Article: There's no "correct" way to be transgender. How you dress, act, and present yourself is totally up to you! Decide how you feel comfortable expressing yourself, and do what makes you happy. For instance, you might decide you want to dress as your true gender. Alternatively, you may just pick clothes you like, regardless of which gender they were made for. There are no rules for how you have to dress or act. It's okay to adapt how you dress or act as you learn more about yourself. For instance, you might prefer to stick with an androgynous look for the time being, but it's okay to try gendered clothing if you decide that's right for you. This also applies to transitioning. You might want to start hormones as soon as you can and may want to someday have gender affirming surgery. However, it's okay if you choose not to do so. instead of trying to conform. Don't feel ashamed of being who you are! You're just as important as anyone else, and you deserve to live a life that makes you happy. Dress how you like, enjoy your interests, and don't worry if others will approve or not. Your gender identity is valid, and there is no shame in pursuing your own mental health and happiness. As an example, you might try out for the school play, the school dance team, or the cheerleading squad if that's something you enjoy, even if you don't feel like you fit the "typical" look. You don't need to take hormones as a transgender person, but they're a big help if you plan to transition. Look for a doctor in your area who is experienced in treating transgender patients or who supports the transgender community. Discuss your goals when it comes to transitioning and ask what you need to start hormone therapy, if you want it. Visit websites for the transgender community to see if you can find a recommendation for a doctor. You might also be able to get connected with a doctor through your local LGBTQ+ group. If your parents are supportive, ask them to help you screen your doctors so you can make sure you find someone who's supportive and respectful of your needs.
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Define what being transgender means to you. Be yourself Talk to a doctor if you want to begin hormone therapy.
Article: Combine 12 teaspoons (4.99.9mL) of mild liquid dish soap with about 12 gallon (1.9L) of warm water in a large container. Dampen a soft, clean cloth with the soap solution and use it to remove dust, dirt, grime, and leftover polish from the area around the scratch. After cleaning, wipe up any standing water and allow the surface to air dry completely. A microfiber or terry cloth towel will be perfect for cleaning wood furniture. Both materials are ultra-soft, which means you won't be risking further scratches. Visit your local hardware store or home improvement center and head to the paint and finish aisle. There, you'll find furniture touch-up markers in a wide variety of colors. Pick out a shade that most closely resembles the tone of the damaged wood. If you're not sure which color to go with, consider getting more than one. That way, you'll have a better chance of finding a good match and spare yourself a second trip. Some furniture stores may also carry touch-up markers for DIY home repairs. Touch-up markers work just like any other marker. Go over the spot as many times as needed to cover up the damage completely. It can help to move the marker in multiple directions from several different angles. Allow the ink to soak into the exposed wood for at least 20-30 seconds before moving on to the next step. Be careful not to spread the ink to any part of the surrounding finish. If you accidentally get ink somewhere it's not supposed to be, wipe it up immediately with a damp cloth to keep it from staining. When you're satisfied with the coverage you've achieved, fold a paper towel and use it to lightly dab at the freshly recolored area. Doing so will soak up any ink standing on the surface of the wood, preventing it from running, bleeding, or causing moisture-related complications. Dispose of the paper towel right away after use. Be sure to keep it away from other nearby objects and surfaces to avoid transferring the color.
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Clean the damaged area thoroughly with a mild soap solution. Choose a marker in a color that matches the piece's finish. Glide the tip of the marker over the scratch until it disappears. Blot the repaired scratch with a paper towel to remove excess color.
Article: There are approximately 600 individual species listed in the Quercus (Oak) genus--most are trees, though a few are shrubs. Some are deciduous, some evergreen, some semi-evergreen. Oaks are mostly native to woodlands in the Northern Hemisphere, but they vary widely, from cold and temperate forests across North America and Europe to the tropical jungles of Asia and Central America. Some evergreen oak trees (particularly certain American Species) are commonly called "Live Oak". This grouping name describes several species with an evergreen growth pattern, and it does not reflect any taxonomic classification group--in some cases, these species are only distantly related. Thus, evergreen oaks (Live Oaks) can be considered as a type of oak tree, but only insofar as they're an evergreen oak variety. Find an illustrated field identification guide to take with you to the woods; pictures will help you immensely in your quest to name specific species of oak. In North America, oak trees are split into two main groups: "red oak" and "white oak". Red oaks tend to have darker bark, and lobed leaves that come to a point; white oaks tend to have lighter bark, and leaves with rounded lobes. Common "white oak" species include chinkapin oak (found in limestone-rich soils), live oak, blackjack oak (found on dry ridges), shingle oak (found on moist slopes), swamp chestnut oak (found in wetlands), white oak (found in various ecosystems), swamp white oak (found in wetlands), and overcup oak (found on stream-banks, in marshy bottomlands). Common "red oak" species include water oak (found near stream-banks and lowlands), northern red oak (found in various habitats), southern red oak (found on moist and dry slopes), scarlet oak (found on dry slopes), willow oak (found on moist slopes), pin oak (found in wetlands), and cherrybark oak (found near moist slopes and bottomlands).
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Behold the breadth of the oak family. Understand which oak species grow in your region.