Take the lamp shade off of the fixture. Wash it with warm, soapy water, then dry it off with a towel. Wipe the lamp shade down with rubbing alcohol to remove any oil or residue. Handle the lamp shade from the inside from now on to prevent oil transfer. Do not clean the lamp shade if you already painted it. You can use regular stencils or self-adhesive stencils. If you are using a regular stencil, tape down all 4 edges with painter's tape. If you are using a self-adhesive stencil, peel it off of the backing first, then press it down onto the lamp. Choose an ornate stencil with thin lines so that the light can pass through. Flourishes, filigree, and ornate butterflies make great choices. Squirt some glass paint onto a disposable plate or palette. Dip a foam pouncer into the paint, then tap it against the stencil. Work your way from the outside edges of the stencil towards the middle. You can use glass paint in any finish you want, but be aware that translucent glass paint may not show up well, especially against a previously-painted surface. If you painted your lamp shade with tinted decoupage glue, use acrylic paint. Tinted decoupage glue will be too fluid for this step. Do not let the paint dry in the stencil, or you risk peeling it off. As soon as you finish applying your last stroke of paint, peel the stencil off. Avoid dragging the stencil across the lamp shape; otherwise, the paint may smear. Instead, pick the stencil up by 2 corners and lift it straight up. If you notice any chips or gaps in the paint after you remove the stencil, fill them in using spare paint and a thin, pointed brush. How long the paint takes to dry depends on the type of paint you used. Acrylic paint dries within minutes, but glass paint can take several hours. As the paint is drying, use this time to clean your pouncer and stencil. Wipe your stencil down with rubbing alcohol. If you have a self-adhesive stencil, be careful not to get anything on the back. Wash pounces using soapy water or brush cleaner. Be aware that it may not be salvageable and you may have to throw it out. At this point, you can repeat the process to apply more stencils for a layered look. You can also apply stencils to other parts of the lamp shade. Let the paint dry after you peel the stencil away. For example: If you added 1 big butterfly, you might want to add 1 or 2 smaller butterflies. If you added a filigree heart, a flourish to either side of it might look pretty. If you added a flower in 1 color, consider adding 2 more flowers in other colors. Once the paint has completely dried and cured, you can reassemble the lamp. If the paint still feels tacky, it has not finished curing. Give it a few more hours; double-check the label for more complete drying times.
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One-sentence summary -- Remove the lamp shade and clean it. Adhere a stencil over the lamp shade. Apply glass paint over the stencil with a pouncer. Peel the stencil off before the paint dries. Allow the paint to dry and clean your supplies. Apply more stencils, if desired. Reassemble the lamp.

Pediatricians work with both healthy children and sick children whose illnesses will vary in their severity, and may meet patients who do not survive their illnesses. Parents of sick children may be extremely emotional and touchy, so it is important to be empathetic, patient, and have strong communication skills. It is important to be detail-oriented and have a thorough understanding of medicine in order to effectively diagnose patients, especially infants, who cannot articulate their symptoms. Physicians usually work long hours and have limited time to spend with friends and family. They also experience a great deal of stress when it comes to both time-management and the prospect of losing patients. Many students feel overwhelmed and discouraged by the heavy workload and breadth of study in medical school. The best way to prepare for medical school is to have a thorough understanding of the basic subjects, which include anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry, among others. Be prepared to spend a majority of your time either in school or studying. Take advantage of the months before medical school starts to travel and spend time with loved ones, as your free time will be very limited once the program begins. It is important that you fully apply yourself in all levels of your education, from high school through medical school. Getting good grades early on in life will increase your likelihood of being accepted to a reputable university, medical school, and residency program. More importantly, being able to grasp the basic subjects early on in life will build a foundation that will help you throughout your education and work as a doctor. Pediatricians should love children and feel comfortable working with them. Remember that you will be working with children of all ages, from infants to adolescents up to age 18. Treating younger patients requires more patience and intuition as a doctor, as patients may be uncooperative or unable to speak for themselves (especially infants).
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One-sentence summary -- Be prepared for the physical and emotional challenges involved. Know what to expect in medical school. Start early. Determine whether you enjoy working with children.

While you don't need to purchase fancy stationary or take calligraphy lessons, you should use your best handwriting so that your crush can easily read your message. If you scratched out a bunch of lines in your note, rewrite it. Your crush might be able to decipher what you crossed out, which you definitely don't want. Avoid adding lots of hearts or kisses to the note. Save those for notes you write when you're already dating someone! It's super important that you sign the note with your name! After all, you want your crush to know that YOU like them, not that they have a secret admirer. If there are a few kids in your class with the same name, add your last name or at least your last initial to avoid any confusion. For example, you could write, "I hope to hear back from you soon. From, Adam G." Another example is, "See you in math class. Sarah O'Reilly." You can fold your note in a fancy configuration, or put it in a sealed envelope. Be sure to put your crush's name on the outside of the note so there's no question as to who it's for. Also, include their last initial or name if there's more than one person at your school with the same name. For example, write, "To Marissa E." You could hand your crush the note, or leave it in their locker. You could also have a friend give the note to your crush, but make sure they say it's from you to avoid any confusion. It's a good idea to wait until lunchtime or after school to deliver the note so that neither you nor your crush get in trouble during class. You may want to wait until your crush is alone to deliver the note so they can read it privately. Alternatively, you could email the note to your crush. But, you won't know if or when your crush reads the note, and they may not take a digital message as seriously as a handwritten note. You can add a line in the note asking your crush to write back, or ask them to let you know their response when you deliver the letter in person. For example, you could say, "I'll be outside if you want to talk after you read this." If you haven't heard from your crush a few days after giving them the note, you can follow up with them. Simply ask, "Hey, did you read my note?" when you see them in person. Hopefully, your crush likes you too and your note is the beginning of a wonderful relationship. This may not always be the case, though, so you should be prepared for rejection. Realize that your crush has made their decision, and don't try to change it. It's okay for you to be sad or feel disappointed. Give yourself time to accept the situation, then let go of the idea of dating your crush, and move on.
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Make it neat. Sign the note. Address the note. Deliver it to your crush. Ask your crush to reply. Be prepared for their reaction.