Fresh fruit should be added to the mix immediately before you cook it, not before you store it. Do the same with other ingredients that have a limited shelf life, like flaked coconut.
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One-sentence summary -- Save fresh ingredients for later.

Icelandic grammar can be very difficult to grasp. Taking a standard course is the best way to provide yourself with a strong foundation in grammar. There are many online courses available where you can learn Icelandic. Some are free, while others charge fees. The University of Iceland offers a free online course that will take you all the way from being an absolute beginner to advanced studies in the language. Go to http://icelandiconline.is/index.html to sign up. You can access all of the lessons for free, or pay for a tutor and get instant feedback on your writing and speech. Because lyrics are typically repetitive by their very nature, music is a good way to drill words into your head. Iceland has produced many famous music acts, including Sigor Ros, Bjork, and Of Monsters and Men. While these acts all have English-language music, many of them also record in Icelandic. Iceland Music, the country's music rights society, streams Icelandic music in a variety of different genres at https://icelandmusic.is/playlists/. The playlists are also available on Spotify. With Icelandic newspapers, you can learn about the current events and news in Iceland and around the world while simultaneously practicing your Icelandic reading comprehension skills. Two major Icelandic newspapers available online are Bjarins Besta (http://www.bb.is/) and Visir (http://www.visir.is/). Like most languages, learning Icelandic from books or online courses alone likely won't give you a real feel for the language. With television, you can watch people having conversations. Icelandic television shows from Rikisutvarpi (RUV), the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, stream online at http://www.ruv.is/upptokur. The largest number of native speakers of Icelandic live in the country itself. A trip there (if you can afford it) provides your best opportunity to become conversant in the language and get feedback on your grammar and pronunciation. Because Iceland is relatively isolated, Icelanders don't commonly encounter people trying to learn their language. They may become frustrated and simply start talking to you in English. You might remind them that you're trying to learn the language and don't want to fall back on English. You can also say "Afsaki, eg skil ekki ensku" (Sorry, I don't understand English).
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One-sentence summary -- Sign up for an online course to learn grammar. Listen to music in Icelandic to increase your vocabulary. Read Icelandic newspapers to learn about Icelandic culture. Watch Icelandic television shows to pick up native speech patterns. Take a trip to Iceland.

Once you've signed with an agent, you will build your portfolio, which will help you get hired. The agencies will help you get the chance to go to modeling interviews, which are also known as go-sees. So, start going to the go-sees, act professional, and don't get frustrated if you don't get a gig right away. The agency can't guarantee you work, but a good agent wouldn't take you on if he or she didn't think you had a solid chance at finding some great work. Have perseverance. You won't get a gig with Calvin Klein on your first go-see, despite what you may hear. Whether you've made it big or are just starting out, you don't want to develop a reputation for being ungrateful, rude, or even late. If you want to last in the industry, here are some things you'll have to do to meet the standards of the profession, just as you would with any other career: Be prompt to appointments. Be courteous and professional to everyone you come in contact with. Consider investing in a personal trainer to help you stay on a balanced diet and to attain exercise goals for optimal muscle tone. Take a meticulous approach to your grooming and skin care regimen. Retire for the evenings early on the nights before you have to work. Plenty of sleep will help you avoid dark circles under your eyes and give you a more rested and healthier appearance to those you are working for. Though everyone hears the story about the male model who was discovered on a Russian cargo ship or just when he was hanging out at a bar in Vegas at three in the morning, the fact of the matter is that most male models don't just instantly get discovered and have to keep working hard even after they sign with an agent. This means that unless you are among the very few lucky male models who can solely survive on their modeling income, you'll need to keep your day job or find another source of income to keep you going. If your day job is too much work, just find another source of income that works for you. Many male models are part-time waiters or bartenders. Though the male modeling industry is slightly less grueling than the female modeling industries, male models fall victim to the same problems that plague female models, such as having a low self-esteem, feeling deeply insecure, or worse, having an eating disorder. Here are some things to keep in mind as you try to stay healthy during your career as a male model: Make sure you continue to eat healthily, get exercise, and remind yourself that you're a worthy person; don't let the modeling lifestyle get you down. Rejection is part of the game and if you're already prone to insecurity and self-loathing, then male modeling may not be the best path for you. Though part of the modeling lifestyle may require you to go to parties and schmooze with lots of people, don't become addicted to drugs or alcohol. Not only will this cause great pain for you mentally and physically, but it will have a negative effect on your physical appearance.
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Start looking for work. Stay professional. Keep your day job. Stay physically and mentally healthy.