Cinnamon Star Wars - update

The trip to Souq A3srounieh was nicer and more relaxed than I had thought. I had a sumptuous choice (for Syrian standards) between 3 different star shapes, all of them made in China, akeed. Felt tempted to get some Christmas decoration for my apartment but could not find anything decent which would

a) not offend anyone (including myself)

b) not be too kitschy

c) please my eye.

I returned with a star shape and a baking brush and decided it was better to pamper myself. Time for a booty call.

Hours later, after *censored*, an arghileh and some further shopping for lemons, I started preparing the dough in the evening. Things looked fine in the beginning before everything turned pear shaped. Called my mother to find out what was wrong but remote assistance wouldn't help. I then decided it was because I didn't have enough almonds and no kitchen scales. What can I do?