Q: If members of the family are pressuring you to get married or find a serious romantic partner, it is important that you are honest and clear with them about why you are not marrying your partner or are not in a committed relationship. You might want to explain to them that you are waiting to meet the right person or that you and your partner are not yet ready for marriage. The more open you are with them, the better. If you're partnered but not married, you might want to say things like "we'll get married when we feel ready for it" or "we're not that serious." If you are single, you might say something like "I'm waiting for the right person" or "I'm enjoying being single." Although you might feel the urge to get upset with your family members, try not to lash out at them. The result will likely be that everyone's feelings get hurt. Try to remember that these people care about you and that their pushiness is a result of their anxiety about you finding happiness. To play things off more casually, try making a joke or say something like "Is there someone that you'd want to set me up with?" If your family members are particularly pushy and try setting you up with someone that you are not interested in, you should definitely stand up for yourself and decline. You do not want to be cajoled into a relationship that you are not interested in; you won't be at all enjoying the relationship if you were forced into it. It is your life and you should be in the driver's seat. If you are not interested in being set up, let your family members know that you want do to things your way. If you are unable to resolve your issues with your family, you may want to consider family counseling. This will allow you, and whichever family members are pressuring you, to work out your issues. Once you and your family members have gained a little insight, you may be more accommodating to each other's views.
A: Be open with your family members. Try not to get defensive. Stick to your guns. Talk it out.

Q: Add half a pea-sized amount of your rich facial moisturizer to a quarter-sized amount of foundation in the palm of your hand. Use a fingertip to mix the moisturizer into your foundation until it is fully incorporated. An extra touch of moisture will help your foundation blend more seamlessly on your skin. Use a fingertip to place one dot of your foundation mixture on your forehead, nose, each cheek, and your chin respectively. Avoid applying foundation to the edges of your face to start with. Most people need less coverage as they reach their hairlines. Applying from the center outward will centralize coverage where you need it most. Use a makeup sponge or beauty blender to dab your dots of foundation outward, spreading a thin layer of coverage over your entire face. Once the mixture is distributed, use your fingertips to smooth away any lines created by the edge of your blender or sponge obvious in your application. If your first application is still too sheer for your taste, apply a second round of foundation dots. Blend outward to layer on additional coverage. Repeat this process as needed to reach your desired level of coverage. Smooth a little residual foundation over your earlobes with your fingertips. Using your fingertips, rub away any lines of demarcation at your jawline, smoothing excess foundation down your neck. Use a clean piece of toilet paper to remove excess foundation that may have colored any hair around your face. Look over your foundation and notice if there are any areas of excess dryness. If yes, apply a pinhead-sized amount of rich moisturizer to the area using a fingertip. A little extra moisture will hydrate your skin and blend flaky makeup.
A: Mix a dab of moisturizer into your foundation. Dot your foundation on your cheeks and nose. Blend your foundation outwards with a makeup sponge. Repeat the dot-and-blend process to add coverage. Blend the outer edges of foundation at your jaw, hairline, and earlobes. Add a little moisturizer to any flaky skin.

Q: To keep the ends of your braids looking healthy, dab some oil on your fingers and pinch the ends gently. Work the oil in until your ends look shiny and moisturized. Use natural oils, such as olive, coconut, jojoba, and sweet almond oil. The cornstarch in dry shampoo products will absorb the grease without damaging the micro braids. Spray the dry shampoo over your braids, then gently work it through with your fingers. Going to bed with wet hair can make your braids smell like mildew and can even cause breakage. Make sure your hair is dry before going to bed. The scarf will protect your braids from frizzing and keep them neat. Covering your braids every night will help you maintain the overall health and appearance your braids so you can keep them in longer. You can also use a satin pillowcase to cover your braids. After several months, daily wear and tear can make your braids look frizzy and unkempt. If you're ready to remove the braids, go to a stylist that specializes in micro braids and have them removed. If you'd like to keep the style longer, go to a stylist and have the ends touched up. While two months is the ideal amount of time to keep your braids, three months is the maximum. The longer you keep the braids in, the more fragile and brittle your hair will become.
A: Moisturize the ends with an oil treatment once a week. Dust dry shampoo on your micro braids if they start to look greasy. Don't sleep with wet micro braids. Wear a satin or silk scarf over your braids when you go to bed. Remove the braids or schedule stylist maintenance after 2-3 months.

Q: Place your pattern onto your chosen material and outline the edges of the panel. Before cutting any material, understand that the edges of each panel will need to be stuck together and then sewn. Once you have outlined your pattern onto your material, including battens and seams, you may now cut out your pattern. When creating a seam with shape, you want the shape to be about 35% from the luff. Move from panel to panel while leaving extra cloth at the external edges of the sail. It's best to trim and adjust the sail shape once all panels are sewn together. Stick and sew two panels at a time until the sail is all in one piece. You can now trim it to your design on the table and draw on the batten pockets. Using dacron tape or reinforced monofilm tape, reinforce the seams. You can also glue a layer of cloth on either side of the material for added strength. There will be a high degree of force applied to these areas so ensure that they can withstand that amount of tension. Depending on the type of sail, attach the luff once you have dealt with the batten pockets. Measure the width of existing sails and adjust your sail accordingly. Sleeves can either be a single piece or made from a number of pieces of material but ensure that the head is reinforced and capable to withstand the strain from the mast tip. Create your sleeve so it fits down to the foot batten. Create an adjustable head for your sleeve if this is your first attempt at a sail. Use pulleys from old sails or get them from a sail maker.
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Start with a central panel. Cut out your pattern. Stitch the materials. Reinforce the material. Fortify the foot and the batten pockets. Create the sleeve for the mast.