INPUT ARTICLE: Article: "-chan" is an honorific used almost exclusively on females. This is a casual, friendly, even endearing honorific that you might use talking to a small child, or a schoolgirl might use for her good friends. The respectful "o-" combined with the friendly "-chan" gives the formal a feeling of adoration. The pronunciation is the same as above for "o-", "-nee-", "n", and "a". The "ch" sounds just like it does in English.

SUMMARY: Break it down. Pronounce the word. Put it together.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you're using word processing software, create a table in which you will list the different services you performed for your client, or the items that were purchased from you for which you are requesting payment. Your chart should contain the following components: 5 columns with the following headings: Services. This is where you list the task you performed, such as copyediting, or the item that was purchased from you, such as handmade jewelry. Date. Write the date the service was performed or the item was purchased. Quantity. Write how many pages you copyedited, how many pieces of jewelry were purchased, etc. Rate: Write the rate you are charging for the services or items. If you charge by the hour, write the rate as $00.00/hr. Hours. If you charge by the hour, write how many hours were spent performing the service. Subtotal. Write the total amount you are charging for the service performed. One row for every separate service performed for the client, followed by a final row reserved for the total amount you are charging the client for all services. Subtotal the amount due and add any sales tax, delivery fees or other fees and to calculate the grand total. Use bolding or highlighting to make the total stand out from the rest of the numbers. If you are invoicing a customer who has purchased items for you, describe your return policy. You may also want to thank the customer for their business and offer other products or services at the bottom of the invoice. This is the last thing customers see, so in the interest of good relations, try to be kind and appreciative.
Summary: Make a chart to itemize the services. Calculate the total. Provide additional information.

Relationships are important and allow us to experience emotional highs and the lows, learn about ourselves, and learn how to love and be loved. These are crucial elements for living a fulfilling life. Whether you initiated the break-up or not, there is a grieving process that occurs. Tell the person, "I just want to acknowledge that ending this relationship didn't feel good. I know it's going to be hard and awkward to see each other for a while. I will do my best to respect your boundaries and I would appreciate you doing the same." This may lead to further discussion at which time you can reinforce your expectations. It is important to acknowledge the relationship was important to your personal development, regardless of how short or involved it was. If you deny the feelings associated with the break-up and pretend that it wasn't important, you won't learn from the experience. Most people are taught how to acquire things, but very few people are taught how to lose something. Whether the loss is a relationship, a loved one, a job, a physical ability, or trust in someone, the damage created must be understood and managed. Grief is a complex emotion that manifests in different ways. There are stages to the grieving process that can be used as a guide to understanding your own unique experience with grief: denial, numbness and shock; bargaining; depression; anger; acceptance. Start a grief journal and write about the feelings you are having in each stage. Grief is an individual journey. Everyone experiences it differently. You may spend more time in one stage versus another. Don't rush yourself and don't allow others to rush you through your grief. There is a time to grieve and it is essential to the healing process. Breaking up feels like an emotional setback. It's going to take your full attention and effort to carry you through the journey. Find a way to give yourself a running start at the challenges ahead. It is a normal response to fall apart to a certain degree, and each time you pull yourself together you build self-confidence. Tell yourself, "I can do this. I can work around this guy because I'm strong and I'm going to be okay." Run through as many potential social interactions in your own mind or in discussion with a trusted friend. Choose someone you trust who will not gossip to others. You don't want to add fuel to the fire. Practicing your verbal and physical responses ahead of time will lessen your anxiety and allow you to access those rehearsed skills when you need them. Be friendly if you see the person. Try saying something like "Hi! How are you?" because the friendliness will keep your interactions smooth. You can try to avoid the person if there is a way, though. Emotions don't respond well to being hurried or brushed aside. Healing from the loss of a relationship takes time, and you might get tired or impatient. Redirect your energies toward an activity that helps you escape your thoughts. Participating in an activity that you enjoy will help you pass the time and will help balance the intense emotions you might be feeling. Take a break from your worries by watching movies or binge-watch TV shows. Stay away from romantic comedies and love stories that might add to your struggle. Play board games or join a book club to redirect your time and attention. The most obvious and straightforward response to dealing with this issue is to change jobs, apartments, or class schedules. It might be the most practical thing to do. However, there are some people who must keep their jobs, stay in the living arrangement, or the class. Create an artificial "moving away" experience to distance yourself. Take a different route when you come into the work environment. Work around a person's daily routine so you don't cross paths. Sit across the room or out of sight in class. Do what you have to in order to create space between you and the person. This will give you a sense progress toward adjusting to the situation. Don't wait for him to move away from you. You need to distance yourself from him, so do it as soon as possible.
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One-sentence summary -- Acknowledge the loss. Grieve the loss. Pull yourself together. Anticipate possible scenarios. Don't rush the process. Create movement by taking action.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go ahead and choose a few of the lovely round fruits and save the brown seeds inside. Lychee fruit will be available during the typical lychee season, usually throughout May, June, and July in the Northern hemisphere. Make sure the fruit you get is fresh and completely ripe. The skin will be dark red, almost purple, and the bumps will flatten due to the amount of juice and sugar inside. Large seeds germinate better than smaller seeds. Seeds are only good for a few days once they've been removed from the fruit, so plant them right away. Don't buy lychee fruit until you're ready. There are plenty of online retailers that will ship you lychee seeds that are ready for planting. Just be aware that seeds taken from fresh fruit have a higher germination rate. Enjoy the delicious snack first, then clean off all remnants of fruit and you'll have a beautiful burgundy seed that's ready to become a tree. Get the seed wet, and then roll it gently around in the paper towel. This will remove any lingering debris. To increase the chance of germination, fill a cup or bowl with water and submerge the seed completely. After a few days, the brownish husk will begin to crack, which is a telltale sign that the seed is about to sprout. The water can be tap or bottled. Replace the water every day to maintain freshness.

SUMMARY:
Buy lychee fruit from a grocery store or farmer's market. Purchase seeds online if you can't find fresh fruit. Clean the seed with water and paper towels. Soak the seed in room-temperature water for 3 days.