Q: While you should continue to cope and take care of yourself, you will also want to begin thinking of ways to abate your crisis and solve it effectively.  Begin working out some potential solutions to your crisis and considering ways to move forward. For instance, if you have recently found out that your spouse cheated, you might consider divorce, reconciliation, counseling, or a trial separation. Upon consideration of your options, write out a list of pros and cons of taking either approach.  This will help you to more concretely choose a plan that works best for you and to begin developing a path to execute. For instance, if you have recently gone bankrupt, you might consider getting a part-time job, which would mean more money.  But if you have children, you will also need to consider childcare, which may not be available to you. Once you have chosen the more preferable solution for you, make a to-do list on how to enact this plan.  Set goals for yourself and work to meet them.  With each step that you complete, you will be closer and closer to being crisis-free. For instance, if you have chosen to sell your home after a divorce, you might include tasks like finding a realtor, listing your home online, setting a price, etc. Recognize that some tasks should take precedence over others.  Assign priority levels to assess importance and to help you determine which items to complete first in crisis management. For instance, if you have recently been diagnosed with diabetes, you might prioritize changing your diet first and exercising as second. Humans are designed to be interdependent.  Though you may be completely capable of handling this crisis, there is strength in numbers.  Remember also that you do not know everything and that others may have had similar experiences that will allow them to give you good advice.  Ask others for help and for assistance in keeping you accountable to your plan.
A: Develop a list of options. Write out a list of pros and cons. Make a decision and create a to-do list. Prioritize. Enlist the help of others.

Q: If you’re new to wakeboarding, you may have more success with a shorter rope. Switch out the rope for one that’s around 20 feet (6.1 m) long. Attaching it to a ski pylon may also be helpful. Typically, the rope is between 30 and 50 feet (9.1 and 15.2 m) long. While some people think going full-throttle will give you the momentum you need to get up, it actually makes it more difficult. Have the driver of the boat keep the speed under 16 miles per hour (26 km/h) to give you a chance to get up. Sometimes, the solution can be as simple as reversing the position of your feet. For instance, if you’ve been attempting to wakeboard with your right foot forward, try it with your left foot forward, instead.
A: Shorten the rope. Slow down the boat. Switch your feet if you’re having trouble.

Q: The six 2” x 4” x 10' rafters that will support the roof can be fastened to the core box in one of two ways: the notch method or the hanger method. In either case, the front rafter and back rafter should be fastened flush with the front beam and the back beam. The remaining four rafters should be arranged equidistant from each other, along the length of the 16-foot side beams, about every 3–4 feet (0.9–1.2 m).   To notch the rafters, the idea is to rest them on edge of the beams. To do this, put the front rafter in position, and note where it comes into contact with the side beams with a pencil mark. At that point, notch the rafter with the circular saw so that in the finished position the rafter sinks about 1/3 of the four inches onto the beam. Once you are satisfied with how this first rafter rests on the side beams, take it down and use it as a template to notch the other five rafters. When fastening the rafters, angle nails through the side of the rafter into the beam below. Note that notching will not work if you need it to remain flush with the beam.  To hang the rafters, buy some metal joist hangers at the hardware store. There are many different shapes and styles of metal hangers that fasten 2” x 4”s to other structural elements in a variety of orientations. The relevant angle in this structure, the angle of the rafters to the beams, is about 25 degrees. These metal hangers can bend to accommodate small variations, so don't worry about finding the perfect one. Unlike with the notch method, with the hanger method the rafters rest on top of the beams. Your nails will go through the hanger into the rafter, then into the beam. Arrange the plywood sheets so that they produce a six-inch overhang on the front and back of the carport as well. This way you will have a uniform look to the carport.  Buy plywood sheets as large as you can get them. Typically, they come in 4' x 8' sheets, but sizes vary. The entire roof surface is 10' x 17'. Cut elements with the circular saw to produce the fewest number of seams. The fewer the seams, the less potential for water leakage. The core box of your carport is nine feet wide and the rafters are ten feet long. This means that when the roof elements are in place, you will need enough plywood for about a six-inch overhang on either side of the cart port. If you want it to be longer, accommodate by buying more plywood. Plywood comes in a variety of thicknesses. For this project you can use ½ inch thick plywood. Now that the roof is in place, your structure should be quite solid. Nothing you do from this point in the process to the end will improve the carport's overall stability, so if there is excessive movement, you will have to add stability braces on the outside of the structure to reinforce it.
A: Fasten the rafters to the side beams. Fasten the plywood roof boards to the rafters. Check the stability of the structure.

Q: Heat is the main culprit of dry, frizzy hair, and hairdryers can wreak havoc on your beautiful curls. Fortunately, because your hair is so short, it should not take very long for your curls to air-dry.  If your hair is soaking wet, pat it dry with a microfiber towel or an old T-shirt. Avoid rubbing your hair with a towel, since this can create frizz. If you must blow dry your hair, use a diffuser to prevent voluminous frizz. Avoid detangling your hair with a regular hair brush or fine-toothed comb since they can create frizz. Instead, work a wide-toothed comb through your hair. Start by combing out the ends and gradually work your way to the roots to prevent additional tangles. In a pinch, you can also detangle your hair by running your fingers through your curls. How much styling mousse you use depends on how short your hair is. Start with a dime-sized amount, then add more as needed. Work the mousse into your hair evenly from root to tip. You can also experiment with curling gels, creams, and setting lotions. You can deep-condition your curls with keratin-based treatments or masks. Apply the conditioner to your hair, give it time to penetrate the hair shaft, then rinse it out according to the instructions on the label.  Hydration helps your curls look silky and defined. You can buy keratin-based treatments in salons and beauty supply stores.
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Let your hair air-dry, if possible, to prevent frizz. Detangle damp hair with a wide-toothed comb. Apply styling mousse while your hair is damp to define your curls. Deep-condition your hair every 1-2 weeks to combat dryness and frizz.