Think about what he likes and dislikes and where he spends his time.  Without going overboard, try to arrange a meeting that seems like a random coincidence.  Show interest in the things that he's interested in, and he may take notice.  For example, if you know he likes to rock climb, plan a trip to the local climbing gym at a time he's likely to be there.  You might even tell him it's your first time and see if he can help you get started.  This might give you the opportunity to flirt and invites casual physical contact. Find out when he plans to study at the library, and what the subject is, then randomly show up at the same time with the similar material. Having shared friends and being in his social circle increases the likelihood you’ll be spending time with one another.  His friends will be the biggest sounding board for your positive qualities.  He may know you, but let his friends sell him on your positive qualities and shared interests. He may not initiate the conversation because he is shy, or has a hard time talking to girls.  Whenever you're around him, be sure his focus and attention is on you, and what you have in common.  Try a few different approaches to break the ice.  "Can you show me how you do the card trick you did at the party?" "I'm thinking about going to the mall to get a bite to eat.  Care to show me your favorite food in the area?" "Hey, you're pretty good with computers.  Can you teach me some of your skills?" Connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram or another social media site.  Like his posts.  Retweet his Twitter content.  Show him your similarities are so linked that he sees you as more than just a friend. Help him get to know you better as someone who cares about him.  Be the shoulder he leans on when he needs a pick-me-up.  You'll soon be the person who he thinks of as always making him happy, and it will lead to plenty of alone time.  Make time to fit into his schedule.  You may have to sacrifice some time.  Listening to his issues is key. See if he’s having issues in any classes.  Ask if he’d like to study or do classwork together.
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One-sentence summary -- Plan "chance" meetings. Get closer to his friends. Engage him in conversation. Interact more with him on social media. Be friendly when he's having bad days.


Wait for your oven to preheat. It may be tempting to put the fries in and be done with it, but wait. Allowing the oven to complete preheat means your fries will cook evenly and prevents them from getting soggy. Generally, after flipping initially, your fries will need another 10-15 minutes baking time. When your fries are the desired golden brown, you know they are finished. Remove your fries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Turn the oven to broil for the last few minutes if you desire extra crispiness. This will quickly give the fries a very deep brown color.
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One-sentence summary -- Heat the oven to 450 Fahrenheit (230 Celsius). Bake to preferred crispiness. Finished.


You've probably heard of bouillon cubes, right? They're added to hot water to make it more flavorful. Although you certainly don't need to make court bouillon, the addition of wine, herbs, and other seasonings takes this shrimp cocktail dish a couple steps closer to perfection. Don't worry about tying a bouquet garni. Just plop everything into your pot and bring to a boil. Stir once or twice to make sure that all the ingredients are well incorporated. Allow the court bouillon to boil for 20 extra minutes for a more intensely flavored broth.
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One-sentence summary -- Prepare court bouillon for a tastier shrimp cocktail. Add all the ingredients to a large, covered pot and bring to a boil.


Keep in mind the number of fish you want to breed, each fish’s coloring, and the shape of their tails. If you choose two fish to breed who have the same color patterns, the fry will also have that color pattern. The same principle applies for fin shape.  Number of fish: Generally, you will want to select one male and two or three female guppies for breeding. When there is a ratio of one to one, the male often becomes aggressive, chasing the female around the tank. With a one to three ratio, the male’s attention is split between three females, making breeding a less stressful process for the females.  Color pattern: There are several basic guppy patterns. These include Wild (grey or olive coloring), Albino (light colors or white with red eyes,) Blonde (light colors with black pigment,) and Blue (shimmering blue color.) Tail shape: The shape of guppy tails can range from a rounded back fin to a sword-like shape. There are many different shapes and sizes that guppy tails come in, but the most common are the Delta (which is a large triangular shape,) the Fantail (which is shaped like a fan,) and the Round tail (which is a small, round shape.) You should select a 10 to 20 gallon tank with a heater and a gentle filter. You want the filter to be gentle because otherwise the baby guppies (which are called fry) could be sucked up the filter and killed. If you think your filter is too strong, cover the opening of the filter with sheer tights. The tights will allow the water to be filtered but will also protect the fry. Sadly, guppy parents can turn rather cannibalistic so you will need to provide the fry with hiding places for after they are born. Guppy fry tend to sink, so use low-floating plants for their cover. Some high cover is also required as healthy fry will swim upwards.  Do not use any substrate. Substrate are the rocks/imitation rocks used to cover the bottoms of fish tanks. A bare bottom tank is good for fry as it cleans easily and you can record how many fry are alive or how much they eat. Java moss or spawning moss provides a nice hiding spot for guppy fry. Set the temperature to around 77-79 degrees Fahrenheit (25 to 26.11 C) while the females and male are in the tank together. Before you place the guppies in the breeding tank, purchase  food with a higher nutritional value in order to promote healthy breeding. At this point, all you can do is wait for your fish to breed. Place the male back in the regular tank when you notice that your female(s) are pregnant. You can tell whether a female fish is pregnant or not by looking to see if there is a dark mark on her abdomen. This mark is called a gravid spot. All female fish will develop this when pregnant, but it becomes noticeably darker when the eggs have been fertilized. Generally, the gestation period will take 26 to 31 days. When your female guppy is ready to give birth, her stomach will be very large and her gravid spot will be a deep black (or dark maroon if you are breeding albino or blond guppies.) Her stomach will also square off like a cardboard box rather than growing rounder. Be prepared for the fact that guppies give birth to live babies and not eggs. You will have to monitor your pregnant female closely so that you are there when she gives birth so that you can remove her from the tank immediately after (she may eat her babies otherwise.) Some signs of a fish going into labor are: being very still and secluding herself, shivering (contractions), hanging out near the heater, or a change in appetite (including refusing to eat, or spitting her food out.)
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Select the fish you want to breed. Select the breeding tank. Set up the tank. Adjust the tank for your fish’s needs. Place the guppies in the breeding tank. Know when your fish is about to give birth.