Problem: Article: One of the best parts of traveling is being in places where there are lots of people to look at. Whenever you're bored in a busy place )train station, airport, bus depot, cafe, and so on) look around you at the people you're sharing the space with. Make up stories about the people you see. That woman wearing the zebra print leggings? She's an international spy on her way to a meeting with her superior. She's wearing the garish clothes to draw attention away from her face. . Listen to the conversations going on around you. Try to find the strangest conversations to listen in on and make sure that the people don't notice you spying on them. Act like you're reading a book or magazine, instead. Write down what you hear and turn it into a short story or a poem. If you're traveling with another person, turn it into a game. See who can overhear the weirdest conversation or sentence. When you're traveling you can be anyone you want to be. Come up with a mildly plausible persona and stick to it while you're on the airplane, at the bus depot, waiting for the train, etc. See if you can get people to believe your persona. Sometimes this is the only way to keep yourself amused, whether you're a child or an adult. You can do the usual "I Spy" games, which are especially good for kids in the car. You can also make up your own games, depending on where you are. Make up a points system for annoying people. This can help if you're stranded somewhere during the holiday rush season. There are always intensely irritating people and turning their annoying habits into a game can make them more bearable. For example, you get +10 points when that guy cuts you off in line or +5 for the child who screams through the entire plane ride. See what everyone else is up to and relay your odd traveling experiences to them. You can brainstorm ideas for ways of filling your time. You'll have someone to talk to and you'll get to pass the time.
Summary: People-watch. Eavesdrop Make up a new persona. Make up games. Call or text a friend.

Problem: Article: Gaining perspective on the disorder through education is very important, because there are quite a few misconceptions regarding OCD. It is important to challenge these misconceptions, as they are likely to get in the way of a fulfilling relationship with your loved one. One of the most popular misconceptions is that people with OCD can control their obsessions and compulsions which is not the case. For instance, if you believe they can change their behavior whenever they want to, you will only get frustrated when they don't. Getting educated about OCD can help you more easily accept that your loved one has it. This can be a painful process, but when you know the facts it will be easier to be objective, rather than emotional and pessimistic. Acceptance will allow you be productive and turn your attention to future treatment options, rather than ruminate on the past. Understand common types of rituals and compulsions such as: hand washing, religious behaviors (such as praying a scripted prayer exactly 15 times in order to prevent something bad from happening), counting, and checking (for example, checking to make sure you locked the door). Young people with OCD may be more likely to disengage in activities or avoid them altogether due to fear of obsessions or compulsive behaviors. They may also have difficulty with daily living (cooking, cleaning, bathing, etc), and higher anxiety levels overall. In order to be able to help someone with OCD, you may benefit from understanding the ins and outs of the disorder. You can't expect to help someone with OCD before you know about it and understand it to some degree. There are many books on the topic, as well as large amounts of information online. Just make what you are reading is a credible academic or medical source. You can also ask your general practitioner or mental health specialist for some clarification.
Summary: Dispel your misconceptions about OCD to gain perspective on your loved one. Learn about OCD to accept your loved one's condition. Continue to learn and gain a deeper education about OCD to help your loved one effectively.

Problem: Article: Once the dough is prepared, pour the cooking oil into a deep frying pan. Make sure to pour at least three inches of oil into the pan. Try to use a cooking oil with a high smoke point that is meant to be used in deep frying. Peanut oil, for example, has a high smoke point, while olive and vegetable oil do not. When frying mahamri, it's essential that the oil is hot enough to properly fry the dough. To test whether or not the oil has heated completely, tear off a small corner of dough from one of the triangles and drop it into the pan. If the dough stays at the bottom of the pan for a couple seconds, then comes to the surface of the oil and starts to puff up, the oil is hot enough for frying. If the scrap of dough immediately rises to the top of the oil after you drop it in the pan and does not change size, you will need to keep heating the oil. Check after another five minutes to see whether the oil is ready. Drop in four dough triangles into the pan, making sure they don't overlap. Use a spoon to splash oil over the top of the mahamri a few times while they are frying. After you notice that your mahamri are starting to turn golden brown on the bottom, flip them with a spatula. Cook them for a minute on this side until both sides are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to scoop up the mahamri after they have finished frying. Place them on a large plate lined with paper towels, which will help soak up the excess oil. Repeat the same process of frying for the other sixteen mahamri, frying in batches of four at a time. After they have finished frying, place the mahamri on the platter lined with paper towels. Leave the mahamri to cool for a few minutes, then serve them while warm! Eat them alongside the traditional dish of pigeon peas cooked in coconut milk, or just enjoy them with a steaming mug of coffee or chai!
Summary:
Pour the oil into a wide, deep frying pan over medium heat. Test the oil. Drop four mahamri into the oil. Flip the mahamri. Remove the mahamri. Fry the other mahamri in batches. Serve while warm.