Problem: Article: Add 1 cup (237 ml) of water and 3 tablespoons (57 g) of sweetened condensed milk to a separate medium saucepan. Mix the two together well so they're fully combined. When the water and condensed milk are mixed, sprinkle 2 (1 oz./28 g) envelopes of unflavored gelatin over the mixture. Allow it to sit for 2 to 3 minutes so the gelatin has time to soak. After the gelatin has soaked for a couple of minutes, place the pan on the stove. Heat the mixture on medium, and whisk the ingredients together until they're combined. Continue heating the mixture until the gelatin dissolves, which should take about 5 minutes. Once the gelatin is dissolved, remove the pan from the heat. Add 1 cup (237 ml) of cold vanilla vodka and mix it in well. Set the pan aside for the moment. You can substitute plain vodka or even more peppermint schnapps for the vanilla vodka if you prefer. Make sure the spot where you leave the pan isn't too cold. You don't want the mixture to set up yet.
Summary: Combine the water and condensed milk. Add the gelatin to the condensed milk mixture and let it sit. Heat the mixture and mix it together. Stir in the vodka and set aside.

Problem: Article: Once a coach has identified potential recruits, they begin reviewing these athletes more closely. They will verify your highlight reel and your statistics with your club and high school coaches. They will also verify your high school transcript with your school. At this stage it is important to have all of your information organized. Coaches want to see that potential recruits are taking this process seriously and are able to follow up with them with the information that they request. This is the stage where coaches or the recruiters they work with will come to watch you play. They may invite you on official or unofficial visits of the university and contact your family members. Coaches want to see that you are an upstanding young person who is responsible, a team player, committed to soccer, and interested in their university. During this time, you will need to spend time visiting the schools and meeting other players on the team. Continue to build your relationship with the college coach and emphasize that you are very interested in playing for them. Coaches that are interested in offering you a scholarship at this stage will extend verbal or formal written commitments. Depending on the school, you may receive this offer through your high school or club coach. You may have room to negotiate the terms of the offer but you should review them carefully. Read over each offer very carefully with your parents and coaches. There may be terms for the offer, like maintaining a certain grade point average or participating in a training camp before school starts, that you have to understand and follow. Unless you are a top recruit at one of the best Division I schools, you will probably be unable to negotiate any offer you receive. If there are some specific terms that you can negotiate, proceed cautiously. Teams have been known to pull offers from athletes that they believe to be too pushy or disrespectful. If you receive multiple offers, you may be able to leverage one offer against another. Keep in mind that some schools will offer a scholarship for a specific amount, like $20,000 each year, or a percentage, like 50% of tuition. A coach that offers you the highest amount, even if it is not a full ride, is unlikely to up their offer when they hear that schools are offering you less money. Congratulations! You've received a soccer scholarship from a team that you're interested in. At this point, you will sign with the university and accept their soccer scholarship. This is essentially a contract between you and the college agreeing that you will play on their soccer team when you enroll in the school.
Summary: Make it through preliminary evaluations. Have secondary evaluations. Receive offers. Negotiate your offer, if possible. Accept your offer.

Problem: Article: Think about positive qualities and characteristics that you like about the person, such as humor, loyalty, compassion, or creativity. Think of specific examples because those examples will give you a glimpse into your future relationship. Pay attention to whether or not the person is trustworthy. Notice if the person is happy for you when good things happen in your life. How the person interacts with other people and whether or not they are kind is important. Most people find this type of person attractive because if they are kind to others they will likely be kind to you. Examples of altruism is volunteering to help those less fortunate and being available to help friends. Participating in activities together will give you an opportunity to figure out whether or not you like the person and also what you like about them. Actively listen to the person and ask open-ended questions that require them to really open up and talk. For example, you can ask: "Tell me about your childhood and how you became the person you are today." Participating in a stressful task together is known to build a bond. Consider organizing a volunteer project, or doing something new and exciting together, such as rock climbing or rafting. People who go through a stressful experience together tend to form stronger relationships, but if the event is too overwhelming it may have the opposite effect.
Summary: Examine the person's character. Think about the person's altruism. Spend quality time together. Build a bond.

Problem: Article: Especially in the winter, a colorful scarf can provide a cute and colorful addition to your uniform or dress code. Wear cute cardigans, or other cold weather clothing items, with some detailing that attracts attention. You can also sport unique jackets that express your sense of style in the colder months. Dress code or no dress code, you can use accessories to express your individuality and style. Often belts have to be leather and the buckle size is restricted, but there may not be color guidelines or belt buckle type guidelines. Get bright colors or patterns that attract attention. Did your mom already buy you a drab brown belt? Glue glitter on the buckle or otherwise embellish it. If you can't add anything or don't want to, you can just use a black belt with a vintage buckle. If there aren't any jewelry restrictions in the dress code, you can wear bracelets, necklaces, earrings, or rings that stand out and make you feel special. Adding funky and bold jewelry will make you stand out without pushing the clothing guidelines. Then you can look really original. This is a great way to add a flare of individualism to a dress code without too much pushback from the administration. For guys, try wearing a cool chunky watch or a fun necklace. You might also consider adding interesting buttons or pins to your jackets or backpacks. A great way to spice up your personal style is by wearing glasses that help you express your individual personality. Consider getting colorful frames, big boxy frames, uniquely shaped frames, or even frames with a pattern on them. This option is perfect for both boys and girls to add a little flair to their wardrobe. You can always express your individualism and creativity through the bag you choose to carry. School dress codes rarely have restrictions placed on what kinds of backpacks and bags students can use. Choose one that expresses your personality and customize it however you want. If there are limits even for bags you can always put pins and such onto it for decoration and flare. Many dress codes provide few restrictions on hair. While you probably can't dye your hair crazy colors, you can put bows or headbands of different bright colors, as well as pigtails, braids, or anything colorful or unique that the dress code doesn't restrict. Your hair doesn't have to be boring! Look online for hair tutorials and ideas. Crazy styles can be fun, and there is rarely a rule that says you can't.
Summary:
Include expressive outerwear in your wardrobe. Switch it up with your belt. Accessorize with fun jewelry. Get unique glasses frames. Carry a stylish bag. Get creative with your hairstyle.