Preferably the beach.  If you don't live near one, encourage a group of mates to take up the sport with you and go on surfing trips to the coast occasionally.  Book a campsite/stay at a surf lodge, have barbecues...they're really fun!  If you're at a university see whether they have a surfing club or society.  If not, start one!  You'll probably get quite a lot of interest and then organizing trips to the coast will be a doddle. Go down to the coast and get some lessons, it's hard at first but once you get the hang of it, and the more you practice, the better you'll get!  Surf hire is usually quite cheap, and if you've got a friend who can teach you, great!  Or you can find a cute surfer guy willing to show you how...if not, there are so many places offering surfing lessons. You have to know the basics of surfing, and a bunch of tricks. The main idea of being a surfer girl is to surf a lot! But make sure you also know the technical aspects, so you know what you're talking about when you get into a conversation with a surfer guy! Have a surfboard that looks good with all your bathing suits. Remember, the colors don't matter as much as the quality of the board. Bad board with good pictures are bad. If you can't afford one then rent one while you save up! If you are a beginner, get a long surfboard, it catches waves easier and and quicker and also maneuvers easier. The more experienced you get, the shorter board you get! You'll want a beach body with all the time you'll be spending there!  Of course, with all the surfing you'll be doing I'm sure this will come in time.  Take up a beach sport like volleyball, or go running on the sand. It's great for your legs and allows you to check out the other surfers!  Remember to eat as healthily as you can as well. Surfer girls are confident, optimistic and fun. They never take life too seriously, they're known to be cool people and down with everything.  Be open-minded and be ready to try new things.  If someone does something you don't agree with, don't start criticizing, let them do what they want, it's none of your concern - unless they're doing something that is hurting you or someone else, in which case it's good to stand up for yourself/them.  If someone complains about you, take it in your stride - you can't please everyone.  If someone's nasty to you, smile and shrug. The word to base your attitude on is 'chilled' - relax and take life as it rolls in with the waves. Be a hippie.  This doesn't mean you necessarily have to take the drugs though, even though smoking cannabis is glamourized in surfer movies and is part of the cultures, not all surfers do this. Generally choose music from the 60s - The Beach Boys of course are the epitome, but check out other artists such as Jan & Dean, The Surfaris, Dick Dale and The Trashmen.  You can't beat a bit of reggae and ska either.  Check out Sublime and Jack Johnson too. One, it's important to improve balance and core strength which will help you when you're surfing, and secondly it's peaceful.  Surfers are peaceful people. If you're a surfer you care about nature and respect it.  Recycle, and learn about ocean preservation and wildlife so you know what you're surfing in and try to protect it. This is optional, but it's awesome when a girl can play guitar or ukulele, and sing-a-longs on the beach at sunset after a surf session are awesome.  Even if you don't play well, practice a few well known songs. These would include Sublime songs such as Bad Fish and Santeria. Optional, but, let's face it, surfer guys are the hottest guys around, and it's nice to have someone to share the waves with you and then cuddle up to on the beach watching the sunset after your afternoon session...
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One-sentence summary -- Start spending more time at the beach or at the pool. Being a surfer girl requires you to be a surfer, as stated earlier. Buy a super cool surfboard, preferably in bright colors. Get into shape. Have the right attitude. Listen to surf music. Practice yoga and pilates. Be an environmentalist. Learn to play the acoustic guitar or ukulele. Bag yourself a hot surfer boyfriend. Make sure to be yourself at all times and be the happiest person in the world.


Some people think they increase their career worth if they’re the one with all the information. It depends how you play this. Hoarding resources and then trotting out your smarts at opportune moments will not get you far; after all, nobody likes a know-it-all. Withholding information until the spotlight shines on you alone is a surefire way to lose support. Instead, make yourself a necessary part of the team by sharing all your information, knowledge and resources freely––be the "go-to" person that people feel they can trust. Take a page from people-centric business expert Tim Sanders’ book Love is the Killer App: Be a lovecat – a rich, open source of knowledge. Even with the most collaborative planning tools, you probably have a lead project manager who oversees the delivery of a project (even if her title isn’t “Project Manager”). This person initiates tasks and assigns work to all other team members. In some groups, this person could be your boss or a team leader, and is generally the one who takes the fall if things go south. When you show respect for your project lead’s responsibilities – by meeting deadlines, communicating changes and being reliable – you make an important person’s life easier and raise your value quotient.
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One-sentence summary -- Share information and resources with your team. Keep your project manager informed about your progress.


Studies show that eating dark chocolate can help make your period easier to deal with. Eat a piece of chocolate to boost your mood between classes or for a burst of energy when you’re just feeling “blah.” If you don’t like dark chocolate, add a package of mints, which can help to soothe mild cramps and stomach pain. Ibuprofen and naproxen are helpful medications that can temporarily relieve cramps. Check your school’s policy before purchasing the medication. Look for a small package to fit in your bag, and only include it if you’re allowed to take them to school.  Some schools don’t let students carry medicine with them. However, you can talk to your school nurse and have a parent drop off a bottle of ibuprofen or naproxen in the office in case you need it to handle cramps or a headache. If you have cramps, ask to visit the nurse, and they will give you the right dose. You can find small containers of medication at most grocery stores and pharmacies. In some bathrooms, you might not be able to wash your hands after changing your pad or tampon. In that case, use a drop of hand sanitizer to ensure that your hands are clean and free of germs.  Be sure to seal the bottle of hand sanitizer tightly when you put it back in the bag to prevent it from spilling on the rest of the items. If you don’t want to include liquid hand sanitizer, look for sanitizing wipes in the supermarket. With wipes, there’s no risk for a leak or spill! Most women have a menstrual cycle that takes about 28-30 days, with their period lasting for 5-7 days. It can be helpful to have a calendar or notepad on hand to mark the first and last day of your period, and to check that it's coming every month. If you notice that you don't get a monthly period or have your period for more than 7 days at a time after the first 5-6 months, talk to your doctor about possible causes for this. It can take some time for your period to become regular, so be patient and try not to worry!
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Include a piece of dark chocolate. Add a small package of ibuprofen or naproxen if you're allowed. Put a travel-sized container of hand sanitizer in the bag. Consider including a pocket calendar if you want to track your period.