INPUT ARTICLE: Article: All of your ingredients will combine to create a great smelling and looking mixture. For a spicy potpourri, use any type of flower petals along with some cloves, orange peels, and cinnamon sticks. These ingredients will complement each other in both smell and look. Set all of your ingredients on a baking tray or in a cardboard box. Make sure they are all in 1 layer and not overlapping each other. Allow them to dry out completely for about 2 weeks. Dry ingredients will be crumbly and might flake when you touch them. To dry your ingredients faster, place them in direct sunlight. Let your dry ingredients soak up the essential oils so that they smell good for longer. Leave your container in a cool, dry place where it won't be disturbed. Avoid opening the container before you want to display your potpourri. Try putting your mix in a closet or a dark bedroom to let it sit. Pour your ingredients into a bowl, jar, or container without a lid so that the smell gets into the air around it. Use small jars for individual gifts or put your potpourri into 1 large bowl to keep for yourself. Your potpourri should emit a strong smell for about 2 months.

SUMMARY: Gather petals, cloves, and orange peels to create a spicy potpourri. Dry your ingredients on a baking tray for 2 weeks. Seal the container and allow it to sit for up to 6 weeks. Display your potpourri in a bowl or open jar.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Loneliness can take on a few different forms and may manifest differently in each person. For some people it's an inkling that comes and goes intermittently, for others it's a nonstop part of their reality. You may have more social loneliness, or more emotional loneliness. Social loneliness. This type of loneliness includes feelings like aimlessness, boredom, and social exclusion. It can happen when you don't have a solid social network (or if you've been separated from one, such as moving to a new place). Emotional loneliness. This type of loneliness includes feelings like anxiety, depression, insecurity, and desolation. It can happen if you don't have the strong emotional connections with people that you'd like to. A central and mandatory step towards combating loneliness is knowing that, while it may be painful, it is just a feeling. It is not necessarily fact and, therefore, it is not permanent. Proverbially speaking: "this, too, shall pass." It has nothing to do with you as a social creature and everything to do with those little neurons in your head firing in an unfortunate, yet changeable, way. You can easily attack your thoughts about loneliness and feel better. Ultimately, you decide what to make of your situation. Take this as an opportunity to better understand yourself and make improvements. Evolutionary understanding of loneliness suggests that the pain it causes can fuel you to take action and become someone you'd never otherwise be able to become. Loneliness for an extrovert and loneliness for an introvert are two very different things. Loneliness and being alone aren't the same thing. Think about what the opposite of loneliness would look like for you, and remember that it looks different for each person. Introverted people may desire having a close relationship with one or two people. They may not need to see these friends everyday. Instead, they may enjoy spending time in solitude for the most part and only require the stimulation of others every now and then. However, if their social and emotional needs are not met, introverts can still feel lonely. Extroverted people may need to be around a group of people to feel like their social meter is getting adequately filled. They may feel down when they are not interacting with others who provide stimulation. If their connections are not socially and emotionally fulfilling, though, an extrovert can feel lonely even surrounded by people. Where do you fall on the spectrum? Understanding how your personality impacts your feelings of loneliness can guide you in making decisions about how to overcome these feelings. A recent survey revealed that one in every four individuals surveyed described themselves as having no one to talk to about personal matters. When family members were removed from the pool of confidants, that number increased to half the population of respondents. This means that, if you're feeling lonely like you have no one to turn to, between 25 and 50 percent of Americans feel similarly to you. Scientists are now referring to loneliness a public health concern. Recent studies have shown that people who feel isolated, either by physical distance or subjectively, may die earlier than those who do not.

SUMMARY: Identify your type of loneliness. Realize that loneliness is a feeling. Consider your personality. Recognize that you are not alone in feeling lonely.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Drink plenty of water to clear up your skin and aid your kidneys in excreting toxins from your body. If your acne is severe, see a dermatologist. If your acne is mild and sporadic, use a concealer when you get spots. Remember, pat in the concealer. Find out what skin type you have, and buy facial cleansers for your specific skin type. Always remove make-up at the end of the day, and wash your face twice (morning and night). Use a good moisturizer so your skin is hydrated. Try to use a moisturizer with sunscreen during the daytime. If you tend to have oily skin, carry oil-absorbing pads with you to blot your skin with every few hours. You can squeeze some fresh lemon onto your fingertips and apply it to any spots you may have on your face. Wash your face twice a day. In the morning, splash your face with cold water for about 10 seconds. Then pat dry with a washcloth or facial sponge. This helps stimulate blood flow and is really good for the skin. Since your feet will be exposed a lot through wearing sandals, make sure they're pleasing to look at. You can have a pedicure done, or give yourself one. Just make sure your feet are clean, hair-free, nails aren't too long, nails are filed, and your feet are moisturized. Be sure to use sunscreen on your feet, too. As for your hands, try putting a clear polish on your nails and keeping them well groomed. If your hands tend to be dry, apply a moisturizer at night and wear white cotton gloves while you sleep (this also works well in the winter). You will wake up with softer, more beautiful hands. Always use sunscreen. You will still tan but you will cause a lot less damage to your skin. Use self-tanning lotion or cream. Many people get skin cancer, even if they just get a tan, not a burn. It is just like regular cancer, and can be fatal, unless surgically (or with a laser) removed. Remain physically active. Go to the gym 3 to 4 times a week. If a gym is not accessible, go swimming, biking, rollerblading, walking, etc. Do whatever works for you and suits your face. If your hair is curly, use a product to define your curls. If you're looking for a new style, go to a hairdresser and ask for his or her opinion. A professional will be able to help you pick a style and color that will suit your face and skin tone. Wash and dry your hair regularly. French braid your hair on both sides of your head before bedtime, then remove the braids in the morning and you'll have instant waves. It's so quick and easy! This is not necessary but if your parents allow it, it could be useful. Use a mascara that is waterproof, which is best for summer and it's likely that you'll be sweating, swimming, etc. Curl your eyelashes before you use mascara, it will make your eyes pop. Apply bronzer to your cheeks, forehead, nose and chin; this will give you a nice summer glow. If you have pimples, dot on concealer and seal it with powder. Now, although makeup can improve the way you look temporarily, you mustn't forget that if you wear it continuously you may not be satisfied with the way you look without it on.

SUMMARY:
Fix your face. Don't forget the hands and feet. Care for your body. Work with your hair. Apply make-up.