Q: Don't sacrifice your own happiness for someone else. Your happiness is paramount, and while you may be tempted to put other people's lives over yours, keep in mind that romance should not detract from the rest of your life. Romantic relationships should, and can be physically, emotionally, and spiritually rewarding without being a detriment to the other aspects of your life. If being romantically involved with someone means putting your life on hold, reevaluate the relationship. Instead of waiting for someone to come to you, seek people who fit your criteria. After you determine what would be good in a romantic relationship, seek those people out in social situations. You can write down a check-list of ideal qualities in a romantic relationship and strive for them. For example, perhaps you want someone who loves to read, enjoys spending time in nature, and who listens to you. Don't be desperate for romance. Desperation often leads people to do things they wouldn't normally do. In addition, desperation can actually make you less attractive to the people around you. Do not get obsessed with the idea of being romantically involved with someone to the point where you lose all selectivity when looking for someone. If you feel impatient, try to remind yourself that you are waiting for the right person and it will be worth the wait. Don't neglect your career for romance. If romance is on your mind, it may be hard to concentrate on other things, but it's important to keep your own personal priorities and goals in mind. Determine what you want to do in your life other than your romantic or social relationships, and make sure to strive for those goals. You can balance romance and career or school, just make sure that you're allocating enough time in both to make it rewarding.
A: Find a relationship that makes you happy. Think about what you want in a partner and go for them. Try to be patient. Keep your personal goals in sight.

Q: Spray the bottom and inside walls of a slow cooker with cooking spray. If you don't have cooking spray, you can rub butter to grease the slow cooker. This will prevent the potatoes from sticking. You'll need to use a slow cooker that's at least 4-quarts (3.8 liters) in size. Change the heat back to HIGH and cook the potatoes for 2 to 3 hours so they're completely soft. Turn the slow cooker to LOW and cook them for 1 more hour. The total cooking time will be 3 to 4 hours. Turn off the slow cooker and take the lid off. Serve the hot au gratin potatoes with roast beef, steamed vegetables, or rolls. Store the leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
A: Grease the slow cooker. Cook the potatoes on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours then on LOW for 1 hour. Serve the slow cooker au gratin potatoes.

Q: In order to make the antenna, you will need a large paper clip (50-75 mm, or 2-3 inches long), an empty Bic ballpoint pen, and a roll of electrical tape. You will also need a metric ruler, scissors, wire cutters, and a lighter. Unfold the paper clip into straight piece of metal. In order to get the best signal, your paper clip wire should be 61 mm long (2.4 inches). Try to get as close to this measurement as possible for the most effective antenna. Bend about 19 mm (3/4 inch) of one end of the straightened wire at a 90 angle. This will be the part that inserts into the WiFi antenna port. Since you're going to be clipping the ink cartridge, it's best if you use a pen that is empty and doesn't write anymore. Clip off about 12-18 mm (1/2 - 3/4 inch) of the tubing that used to contain the ink. If it is not empty, this can get messy, so be sure to hold the tube away from you when you cut. Cut the tube over a surface that you don't getting stained. Place the cut-off piece of tubing over the bent end of the paper clip. Make sure that the tubing extends past the end of the paper clip by about 1.5 mm (1/16 inch). Take a lighter or other heat source and GENTLY heat the tubing on the paper clip. This will shrink the tubing and make a tight fit to the paper clip. Wrap the paper clip in electrical tape to prevent excess interference with the wireless signal. Insert the 'tubing' end of the paper clip into the antenna connector, ensuring that the connector pin and the paper clip are pressed together inside the tubing. If you can get them to overlap the signal will be even better.
A: Gather your materials and tools. Straighten the paper clip. Measure and cut the paper clip. Bend the paper clip. Remove the ink cartridge from the pen. Slip the tubing over the bent part of the paper clip. Shrink the tubing with the lighter. Insulate the antenna. Insert the paper clip into the antenna port.

Q: of your work. Pull together a few of your very best shots for your portfolio. Make sure to select images that you're happy with and that you feel are representative of the work you do. Whether you're offering your services as a professional photographer or just trying to sell photos you've snapped on your own, a portfolio is a great way to show off your work. If you're not comfortable making your own website, use a portfolio website like PhotoShelter, Squarespace, or SmugMug. You may need to pay a monthly fee to use these services. Building a portfolio is also a good way to define your niche as a photographer. For example, you might focus on beefing up your reputation as someone who takes breathtaking nature photos or mouthwatering food pictures. You can use a service like Facebook or start a dedicated blog to post pictures and talk about your photography. Once you start building a following, you can use your social media platform to let people know where they can purchase your photos. Many social media sites will promote your content for a fee. For example, you can use the "Sponsored Posts" feature on LinkedIn or click "Boost Post" on Facebook to advertise your work to a larger audience. Reach out to friends and family and ask them to spread the word about your work through their own social media accounts. Try making chatty posts that give your followers an idea of who you are as a person as well as an artist. For example, "I had a wonderful time connecting with the ancient pastand with myselfduring my recent trip to Egypt! Check out these images I captured of Hatshepsut's temple at Deir el-Bahri, available for sale on my website now." Take a look at the prices other vendors are setting (and that buyers are offering) for photos similar yours. Setting an appropriate price for your photos depends on a lot of factors, including the quality of the photo, the uniqueness of the composition and subject matter, and who is buying the picture. Consider the audience for your photos. If you're selling to individuals, you'll probably make a lot less than you would selling your photos to a big-budget magazine or website. You can use online tools like Getty Image's price calculator to help you find a reasonable price range for your image based on factors like how the photo will be used and the nature of your target market. Apps like price-a-photo by Pixel Cents can also simplify the pricing process.
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Create a digital portfolio Advertise your work on social media. Research pricing on photos like yours.