A mix of 3 parts peat moss, 1 part perlite, and 1 part compost will keep the soil well-drained while also retaining water for your ficus. Adding the compost into the pot will add nutrients to the mix as well. You can also use a well-draining potting soil if a soilless growing medium is unavailable. Overwatering is just as detrimental as under-watering a ficus. Both can cause the leaves on your tree to drop. Pour just enough water into the pot to seep through the drainage holes at the bottom. If the leaves fold easily, you may have overwatered your ficus. If the leaves are crinkly to the touch, they may be under-watered. Water less in the winter since there is less sun and temperatures are colder. Fertilizer will promote your vegetation to grow throughout the season. The fertilizer should be diluted to half strength so it is not overpowering or harmful to your ficus. Follow the directions on the package to determine the amount of fertilizer to use with your size plant. When the days are shorter through the late fall and winter, don't fertilize your plant.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a soilless growing medium if possible. Water your ficus when the soil is dry 2 inches (5.1cm) down. Apply fertilizer once a month between April and September.

Most people don't like to admit that they are having diarrhea. Including embarrassing details like this will help convince the nurse that you are telling the truth. They'll likely think no one would be willing to own up to that information if it wasn't true! You can say, "I don't really feel like I can sit through class. I already had to run to the bathroom earlier today. I was so embarrassed that I had to interrupt Mr. Carlson to ask permission." to go home immediately. In most school districts, a fever is an indicator that you should be sent home. Once you get to the nurse's office, be ready to make your temperature seem higher than it is. Doing the following will help: Claim to feel tired. Fevers can make you drowsy. If you are lying down on a cot, rub your face on the pillow if the nurse leaves the room for a moment. This will make you look flushed. Ask to use the bathroom. Swish warm water in your mouth to make your mouth warmer. Cough into your hands and lick your palms. This will make them feel clammy, which indicates a fever. If you're looking to just miss a class or 2, faking a simple headache might be the way to go. Many nurses might not be willing to send you home without clear evidence that you're sick, but most are likely to let you rest in their office for a while. Try saying that your head is aching and that you would like to rest. Keep in mind that while this might work once or twice, a good nurse will definitely get suspicious if you pull this too often. If you ask to go home, the nurse might suspect that you are just trying to get out of school. Instead, just describe your symptoms. Let them ask you if you would like them to call your parents. You can say, "Yeah, I guess that's a good idea. I told them earlier that I wasn't feeling well. They're probably wondering how I'm doing."
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One-sentence summary -- Describe diarrhea and gas if you are faking stomach problems. Fake a fever Complain of a headache if you just want to lay down. Wait for the nurse to suggest calling your parents.

You might have some idea of the type of girl you are looking for and what traits you consider to be "sweet." However, it can help you in your search if you take some time to identify what specific personality traits you are looking for in a girlfriend. Take some time to make a list of qualities that you hope your next girlfriend will have, such as: Easygoing. A team player. Positive, optimistic, and upbeat. Energetic and fun. Intelligent and thoughtful. Affectionate and loving. Passionate and driven. You don't have to have everything in common with your significant other, but having some things in common is often helpful for a successful relationship. Try to identify your biggest interests to determine some things that you want your next girlfriend to also care about. For example, you might list: Music, such as rock, country, rap, or classical. Reading literature, the newspaper, or poetry. Sports, such as basketball, football, running, or baseball. Playing an instrument or singing. Going to the movies or playing video games. After you have constructed some lists that expand on your definition of a sweet girl, you can use these lists to help you find her. Read over the traits and interests you have listed, then think about where a girl like this might spend her time. For example, you might determine that a girl who shares your love of music will probably frequent local concerts and music stores. Therefore, be on the lookout the next time you go to one of these places. If you have listed that you want a girl who is kind and caring, then she might volunteer at the local homeless shelter or animal rescue. Try signing up for some volunteer hours as well. If you want a girl who has the same political or religious philosophy as you do, then attend local political activism meetings or religious services. Many people find someone who they feel connected to just by going about their usual business, such as by going to school, work, church, or to community gatherings. Try to stick to your routine and pay attention to the girls who are usually there. One of them might be the perfect girl for you. Try talking with girls who you see on a regular basis. For example, you can strike up a conversation by saying something like, "I see you here all the time. I am a regular here, too." Or, "How long have you been with the company? I have been here about a year, but I don't think we have ever had a conversation." Although blind dates have a reputation for being awkward, lots of people actually meet their significant other through a friend. Try asking your male and female friends if they know any single girls who might good a match for you. Be sure to tell your friends what type of girl you are looking for in detail, such as by sharing your lists of traits and interests with them. Your friends might have a different definition of a "sweet" girl, so be as clear as possible about what you are seeking. Online dating is also a great avenue for meeting a girl. A great benefit of this method is that you can say exactly what you are looking for and connect with girls who have those traits and interests. Try making a profile on an online dating site to meet some girls who have the qualities you are looking for. Online dating is also a great option if you are a bit shy. You can talk to girls who are interested in you and not have to worry so much about rejection.
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Identify the traits you are looking for in a girlfriend. Figure out what interests you hope she will share. Use your lists to help you figure out where to look. Go places you usually go. Ask your friends if they know anyone. Try online dating.