Let's call this first ribbon "A". The end of this ribbon (B) will get tucked under the first (A) in a few steps. (Keep the original "back on itself" crease, then add the 45 degree angle to the outside.)  Snug gently.  Continue for an ornament.
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One-sentence summary -- Lay the base flat and lift one ribbon in the base, creasing it back on itself. Lift the next ribbon counter-clockwise from the ribbon above (let's call it "B") and crease it back on itself as well. Fold the "B" ribbon out at a 45 degree angle, away from the center of the base. Allow the ribbon (B) to lift up off the base. Curl the end of "B" around and tuck it under the "A", sliding the point through the base and out through the center of one of the flat points. Repeat for all four ribbons on this side. Stop at this point for a gift bow.


Spend some time thinking of a funny character that you think you could make come to life. It’s a good idea to make the character somewhat different from your own personality. Contrasting stage personalities will make for a more interesting and entertaining performance. However, you’re not limited to a human character—a robot, animal, or object could work too!  For instance, Jeff Dunham has a figure of a pepper that he calls José Jalapeño. If you are shy and conservative, make your character more outgoing and liberal. In order to make your character believable and three-dimensional, you’ll need to spend some time developing a backstory. Think about how the character came to be here, with you, on stage for a performance. Consider the character’s family, education, socioeconomic status, religion, experiences, likes, dislikes, goals, and dreams.  For instance, maybe your character comes from a religious family in the deep south. Alternatively, your character could be an Egyptian prince. The figure can be an animal, person, or object, so let your creativity shine when choosing a figure. A simple sock can work well to start with, and you can move to felt figures and carved puppets later. Choose a figure whose mouth you can move, and that can be animated in another way as well, like by moving their eyebrows or raising their hand.  If you’ve chosen a sports fanatic for your character, a human figure dressed in football pads and a jersey would work well. Look online for a wide range of available figures. It’ll take some time for you to get familiar with your puppet, so you’ll need to practice making the puppet’s mouth and other parts move realistically. The goal is to make the puppet come to life. Carry the puppet with you to school, while running errands, or visiting friends and family. Practice making the puppet speak and move while you’re talking to people to give you practice without the additional stress of performing a comedic routine. For instance, have the puppet raise its eyebrows when asking a question or considering something. Move the puppet’s head to nod when agreeing with something.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a character. Create a backstory for the character. Pick a figure that matches the character. Practice animating the puppet.


If you're thinking about a career in photography, you may already know what style of photography you want to do. If not, spend time trying a variety of styles. For example, focus on:  Fine art Fashion Food and product styling Nature and landscape Family and events Photojournalism Once you've accumulated a lot of images that you're proud of, pick 10 to 20 of them to become your portfolio. Include photos that you can show to potential clients. Keep in mind that your portfolio should highlight the style of photography that you want to do for a living. Consider having a physical portfolio that you can look through with clients, as well as an online portfolio that you can direct them to. Be as active as possible on social media, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Regular posts and images will earn you a large following that can earn you valuable work. Remember to direct viewers to your website so they can order prints or hire you. Some photographers prefer to focus on social media before building a solid portfolio. Since there's no wrong or right way to approach this, do what feels comfortable to you. If you're seriously considering a photography career, keep in mind that you'll be doing a lot of other things in addition to photographing. Decide if you're comfortable with balancing these demands or if you'd like to find a business partner. Photographers need great people skills since you'll be interacting with clients. for yourself. It's easy to feel frustrated if your photography career isn't taking off as quickly as you thought it would. To help you chart your progress, create a mixture of short term and long-term goals that are achievable. Set deadlines for some of the goals to hold yourself accountable. For example, tell yourself to photograph 3 weddings within 1 year. A long-term goal might be photographing weddings every weekend during the summer.
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One-sentence summary -- Play around with different styles of photography. Build a solid portfolio of your best work. Share your work on social media. Learn the business aspects of being a professional photographer. Set realistic goals


Knock on the door before entering the room. Whether or not you think the patient can hear you, explain what you’re doing and make sure that you provide privacy for the patient. Close the blinds or curtains of any window as well as the patient’s privacy curtain. Introduce yourself and greet the patient using their name.  Try saying, “Hello, [patient name]! My name is [your name] and I’m the CNA who will be changing your sheets today. First I’ll wash my hands, and prepare the supplies. I’ll be right back, okay?”  If the patient is sitting upright, ask if it is alright that you lay them down flat. You may not have to replace all the bedding every day. However, you may need to change the bottom and top sheets and the pillowcase regularly. The mattress pad, bedspread and blanket can remain if they are dry and unsoiled. Bedding that is at all dirty or wet from urine, stool, blood, emesis or perspiration should be changed. Make sure there are no hearing aids, dentures, jewelry, glasses, tissues or other items in the bed before changing the linens. This way you will be able to remove soiled sheets without shaking them. Make sure no tubes are tangled in the bed sheets. Put the bed at a comfortable height, and flat if possible. Ensure that you won’t have to stretch or bend over the bed in order to replace the bedding. Put the side rails up so the occupant won’t roll out and will have something to grasp onto.  If the bed does not have side rails, you will need two people for this process: one for making the bed and the other for holding the patient securely on the bed.  If there are wheels on the bed, make sure that they are locked. Wash your hands and put on gloves. Have a clean surface such as a rolling table ready for holding the clean items.  You can also use the overbed table as a work area. Only touch the supplies with clean hands. Put the clean items you need on the clean area. For example, a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and a pillow case. Also include a clean privacy blanket, and a draw sheet if desired.
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One-sentence summary --
Tell the patient what you’re doing. Check the state of the linens. Check the bedding for items. Adjust the bed. Create an area for clean supplies.