INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Each end of the lace should be going through a different hole. You want them to be going up through the inside of the holes, not down through the outside. Once both ends are through, grab an end in each hand and pull the ends out so there's an equal amount of lace on both sides of the boot. Push the lace up through the inside of the hole, not down through the top. Once the end of the lace is through, pull the lace all the way through with your hand. Insert the end of the lace through the inside of the hole, just like you did with the other end of the lace. Pull the lace through once the end is through the whole. Now that you've crossed the two ends of the laces, you should see the beginning of a criss-cross pattern on your boot. For a looser fitting boot, stop lacing the boot at the second-to-last hole from the top. If you want your boot to be snug, lace all the way to the top, until you've gone through every hole.

SUMMARY: Feed the laces through the inside of the holes at the bottom of the boot. Put the left end of the lace through the next hole up on the right side. Put the right end of the lace through the next hole up on the left side. Continue crossing sides with the laces until you've laced up the whole boot.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Rejection can tank your confidence, so try to find ways to remember how great you are. Sit down and make a list of all the reasons you are incredible. Don't feel shy! No one has to see the list but you. Your list might include traits like, "good listener," "artistic," and "compassionate." If you have trouble coming up with traits, ask your best friend or your parents. These people will probably recognize all of your great qualities. Counteract a bruised ego by doing something out of the box. When you try something new, you become aware of hidden talents and abilities. It doesn't have to be anything extreme, just something a little different from your typical activities or hobbies. For example, you might sign up for a Flamenco dancing class, or plan a short trip to a nearby city on your own. The aftermath of rejection may bring lots of negative thoughts. Crowd out the negative by increasing the positive thoughts you have. Repeat positive affirmations throughout the day. If you can't think of any, you can find some by doing a quick search online. Examples of positive affirmations may be "I am good at many things," "Lots of people love to be around me," or "I am a lovable person!" Repeat these affirmations each morning after you wake and periodically throughout the day when you feel down on yourself. The best fix for a bruised ego is feeling loved. Make an extra effort to be around all the people in your life who cherish you. Spend more time with your close family by languishing over meals or having a game night. Plan to hang out with your dearest friends, too. You shouldn't count on others to make you feel good about yourself. Still, it can help to bounce back after a rejection by putting yourself on the market and trying again with someone else. This isn't the time to get seriously involved with anyone while you're still nursing your wounds after the rejection. But, it can take your mind off things and be fun to date someone casually. Go up and talk to the girl who tries to catch your eye at the coffee shop. Or, finally, say "yes" to a movie with the guy who's been asking for weeks. Let the person know up front that you're getting over someone else and not looking for anything serious. Just have fun and see where it goes.

SUMMARY: List your best qualities. Get out of your comfort zone. Think positively. Spend time with people who value you. Consider casually dating someone else.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Always wash fresh produce before eating it. Run your okra under tap water, turning it as necessary, to clean all sides. Shake off the okra to dry or dab it dry with paper towels. Start by slicing and discarding the stems on either end. Then, slice the okra into thin, round slices. Use a chef's knife or paring knife to slice the okra. Okra sometimes comes out a little slimy. To prevent this, soak your okra slices in vinegar after cutting them. Combine a cup of vinegar with a quart of water. Immerse your okra in this mixture. Allow it to soak for one hour. Do not cook wet okra. This can contribute to sliminess. Let okra air dry on a paper towel. If you need to cook your okra fast, you can pat it down with paper towel until it dries.

SUMMARY: Wash your okra using tap water. Slice your okra. Soak the okra in vinegar. Dry your okra completely.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Watch your favorite TV series on YouTube or Netflix. Summer is an excellent time to catch up on your favorite shows. Sometimes, the local library will also offer rentals of movies or television shows, so ask a librarian about these free rental options. Some people have packets and papers from school that are due by the end of summer. If you're in the mood to brush-up on academics, do schoolwork. If you have a summer reading packet or a math packet, work on it during the course of the summer. You'll be more likely to remember what you learned if you do a little each day instead of waiting until the end. Catch up on your reading during the summer. You can check out free books from your local library, and renew them if you need more time to read. Bookstores can offer deals on books during the summer months as well. You can do that by taking courses online or taking a weekly class. Add to your knowledge by becoming fluent in a language, taking a dance class, or mastering a musical instrument. Try yoga or meditation classes if you want to work on aligning your mind, body, and spirit. Try a kickboxing or self-defense course if you'd rather get your adrenaline racing.

SUMMARY:
Watch television. Do some schoolwork. Read a book. Learn a new skill.