This simple pyramid looks like a step-sided pyramid, with individual "stones" visible instead of flat sides. It requires just a few household supplies, including: A large box of sugar cubes (around 400 cubes) A piece of cardboard A ruler A pencil Scissors White school glue Paint (sandy brown color) Paintbrush Use your ruler and pencil to draw a 12-inch by 12-inch (30.5 cm by 30.5 cm) square. Cut out the square and use it as the base for your pyramid. Create a 10 by 10 square base of sugar cubes in the center of the cardboard square (using 100 sugar cubes total). Glue down each sugar cube using white school glue. Position a 9 by 9 square of sugar cubes in the center of the first layer (using 81 cubes). Glue down each sugar cube. Each layer should be 1 cube smaller than the previous layer, so the next layer is 8 by 8 (64 cubes), then 7 by 7 (49 cubes), 6 by 6 (36 cubes), 5 by 5 (25 cubes), 4 by 4 (16 cubes), 3 by 3 (9 cubes), 2 by 2 (4 cubes), and finally a single sugar cube on top. Allow the glue to dry for several hours to ensure all the sugar cubes are firmly in place. Use a paintbrush to paint the entire pyramid a sandy brown color. Use only a small amount of paint, and be careful not to damage the pyramid as you go. Allow the pyramid to dry completely overnight. You can then proudly present it at school.

Summary: Assemble your supplies. Cut a cardboard square. Make a sugar cube square. Add the second layer to the pyramid. Continue adding layers. Let the glue completely dry. Paint the pyramid. Let the pyramid dry.

Notice how your body responds to the emotions that come up about your distant parent. It may help consult a professional counselor to discus your feelings and develop coping strategies for difficult emotions. If there's another family member you can lean on, don't hesitate to reach out. Try to keep up healthy regular routines, such as eating well, exercising, and sleeping, even when you feel sad or disappointed. It is not your fault that your parent is emotionally unavailable. Emotionally distant parents are dealing with their own issues and unable to provide their children emotional support. When you feel frustrated or guilty, remind yourself you're not to blame for your parents' distance. Instead of ignoring negative thoughts, replace them with positive ones. If you have a thought like "It's my fault my parent is acting this way," acknowledge that emotion. Then, replace it with something positive, like, "I'm trying my best with a difficult relationship and I deserve credit." An emotionally unavailable parent can affect how you feel about yourself and the world. If you're struggling with negative emotions, remind yourself that there is a difference between belief and reality. Emotions are powerful, but they are not objective facts. Many people with emotionally distant parents feel they don't deserve love. If you feel this way, remind yourself that you believe this due to your relationship with your parents. It's not a reflection of reality. Imagine someone else is experiencing your feelings. If a loved one told you they didn't deserve love, you would likely reassure them that is not true. Give yourself the same level of support. If you can't get emotional support from your parents, seek it from others. A strained relationship with your parents can cause feelings of insecurity. To make yourself feel more secure and supported, work on building and maintaining your existing friendships. Seek out new friendships by joining a club, getting involved in a charity, or finding other ways to branch out and meet people. Remember, there are many different types of relationships that can be fulfilling. While it can sting to have a strained relationship with your parents, you likely have many other people in your life who love and support you. It's hard to control your emotions if you're not doing basic things, like eating right and getting enough sleep. During times when your relationship with your parents feels particularly strained, make sure you're keeping up with the basics of self care. During rough patches with your parents, be extra aware of your daily schedule. Ask yourself whether you're eating enough, sleeping enough, and giving yourself enough down time. If you find you've been neglecting self care, make a conscious effort to take better care of yourself. Remember, you deserve to be cared for, even if your relationship with your parents makes you feel otherwise.

Summary: Take time to understand your emotions. Don't blame yourself. Recognize your beliefs are not reality. Create your own connections with others. Practice basic self care.

Most people rinse rice for sanitary purposes, and to get rid of the starch dust. Starch is what causes rice to become sticky and clump together. If you cannot bear to eat rice without washing it, then rinse it once or twicebut don't rinse so much that the water runs clear. You still want some of that starch left. Using more water than you actually need will help make the ricer stickier and clumpier. Consider adding a dash of salt. This will give the rice some flavor and make it taste less bland. Do not cover the pot with a lid. Rice gets stickier the longer you let it sit. If you make it a day or two ahead of time, your rice will be extra sticky. If you do plan on waiting that long, however, you might want to cover the rice and leave it in the fridge so that it doesn't dry out or spoil. Transfer the rice to a serving plate. If you want, you can fluff it a little bit with a fork to make it less clumpy.

Summary: Do not rinse the rice before you cook it. Fill a large pot with 2 cups (450 milliliters) of water and add a few extra tablespoons of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Leave the pot, covered, on the stove for 10 more minutes. Serve the rice.

You may have had a tendency to tell stories about your past relationships and sexual encounters. Don't kiss and tell. Keep the intimacy between you and your partner. Discussing your relationships may give people the impression you are getting around. Talk about things other than sexual interests or details about your love life. Imagine if someone were to talk about your intimate moments with strangers. Think about whether or not someone may feel uncomfortable or would like to keep matters of the bedroom private. Even if you don't talk about your sex life, the other person might. If you want to keep your sex life private, you should date trustworthy characters or people your friends don't know. Don't date your coworkers as you may break up and feel uncomfortable in the work place. They may also spread rumors to get back at you for their insecurity or loss. If your friends are also seen as easy or behave poorly, you may want to surround yourself with people who have less controversial reputations. Find people and befriend those you respect and admire. Surround yourself with positive people who want the best for you. with every guy you meet, especially those who are already in a relationship. Nothing is worse than having angry girlfriends spreading your business about. Be friendly and kind, and keep the flirting to single people who are looking for more than a one night stand. Avoid initiating conversations with just the opposite gender. Wait to be approached by people, and play hard to get. You do not have to be rude or mean to people. You can still be friendly in your interactions, but choose wisely. If you hear that someone is saying negative things about you or the things you've done, confront them. Ask them to stop, and let them know you're not that person anymore. If they continue bothering you and being rude, take it to an authority like a teacher, counselor, or manager. Engage in sex only when you're in a committed relationship. Let your partner know of your intentions for the relationship, and be clear about how often or when you want to have sex. You'll know if they're committed if they don't have any conditions to be with you. Consider not being in any relationships at all. Try not to have sex for an extended length of time. Don't appear needy or desperate in your relationships.
Summary: Keep your relationships confidential. Avoid dating or hook ups with people who are in your circle of friends. Consider a change of friends. Don't be overly flirtatious Don't be afraid to confront gossip. Be in a committed relationship.