After a breakup, it’s normal to want to curl up and cry. While it’s totally okay to do that, you should also go out and have a great time. Invite your friends to do a fun activity and live it up. Then, post photos of yourself having fun so everyone knows you’re living your best life. For example, go rollerskating, go bowling, play mini-golf, audition for community theater, host a game night, get drinks, or sing karaoke. While you might not be ready for a new relationship, there’s no harm in flirting. Plus, people tend to want what they can’t have, so seeing you with another guy may make your ex jealous. Casually compliment other guys and lightly touch them on the arm or shoulder. When your ex is looking, lean in close to the other guy so the situation looks more intimate. You might say things like, “You’re so funny!” or “This shirt really shows off your pecs.” Dealing with a breakup can make you feel really down, so it might be hard to think positively right now. To help you focus on the bright side, make a list of everything you’re grateful for in your life right now. Then, share your gratitude with others by telling your friends and posting about it online. You might post online, “I’m so happy that I’m getting the chance to post my artwork at Good Beans Coffeehouse!” or “Feeling so grateful for my bestie, my pup, and a job I adore.” Put on your favorite outfit, style your hair, and put on makeup if you wear it. Consider pampering yourself with a manicure or new haircut. Then, snap some photos of yourself looking fabulous and post them online for everyone to see. Additionally, you might ask your friends to go with you as you pass by somewhere you know your ex will be. Don’t worry about changing yourself or trying to improve your looks. You’re already amazing! While you’re going through a breakup, it can be hard to spend time alone when you’re used to being a couple. Seize this free time and use it to do something you’ve always wanted to try! Make a list of activities, hobbies, or interests you could try out. Then, start checking off items. For example, try a new restaurant, start painting, learn to play the guitar, or join a recreational sports team. Since this guy hurt you, you probably want to tell everyone what a jerk he is. However, this just shows him that you still care. Instead, don’t mention his name at all. That way everyone will think you’re over him. If you still need to vent about what happened, talk to a trusted friend or relative. However, don’t tell everyone you know how you feel.

Summary: Go out with your friends and have some fun. Flirt with other guys whenever he’s around. Celebrate all the things that are going well in your life. Spend some time on your appearance so you feel your best. Try something new so you’re growing as a person. Avoid talking about him so he’ll think you’re over him.


Perhaps you have a wedding, prom, or another special event at which you wanted to look your best. Even so, remind yourself that your worth isn’t based solely on your appearance, to encourage a proactive mindset, which will help you take measures to improve your hair. Some salons offer touch-ups or corrections for a fraction of the normal price, and if your unfortunate fringe is the result of a stylist's error, you may get your money back. Even if you don't get your money back or a special deal, ask if there are ways you can correct or improve the state of your bangs on your own. Though this will not correct the fringe injustice you have suffered, laughing at ‘’worse’’ haircuts can be therapeutic and put your situation into perspective, and perspective might be just what you need to correct a bad cut. Have a friend join you so that you have an ally that understands how you feel. Laughing together can protect you from psychological pain. Planning can take a great deal of stress off your mind, and planning what you might say if someone comments on your bangs can be an advantage. Some things you might say:  “I decided to hack off my bangs to see if my face could make up for it. How am I looking?” “I said ‘I forgot my wallet.’ My stylist heard, ‘I want a mullet.’” “I decided on trying something different. So did my stylist. I think her version of ‘different’ is the same as my version of ‘bad.’” You probably feel pretty strongly about your terrible haircut. These strong feelings can make you interpret even compliments as an attack. Don’t let bad bangs sour your relationships or get in the way of you taking measures to fix your fringe.

Summary: Resist the urge to turn this into a catastrophe. Talk to a stylist. Search online for images of the worst haircuts. Plan humorous responses for social scenarios. Be cautious of being defensive.


If linens, bedding, towels and the like remain, they should be washed or cleaned and then stored in boxes, preferably rodent-proof ones. Strip beds to allow the mattresses to air out. Open empty drawers and closets; use mothballs in the others. Vacuum carpets and floors. This will ensure that no crumbs or other sources of food remain for vermin. Dispose of or move potentially flammable items such as oily rags and stacked papers, before you leave.

Summary: Wash everything. Remove all fire hazards. Close flues and dampers. Arrange for indoor plants to be watered if necessary.


This process is called curing. Only cure the mold once you have added all of the layers necessary. When cured, the latex will be unable to bond with subsequent layers. It will also be more resilient to environmental things (water, air, etc.). The latex should be very durable and can be peeled right back inside-out. Then just pop it back to it's original shape. If you have an intricate object, you may have to pull and stretch some parts of the mold to release it. Be careful not to tear the mold or break your original object when separating the two. For most items, it is best to support the mold just under the flange so that it is suspended. Larger items may require extra support such as a wooden box to keep it in the proper shape when filled. You can also use a medium like sand to reinforce the mold all over. By placing your mold in sand, the weight of the casting material is supported evenly by the sand. This holds the mold in place and prevents stretching and deforming. Be careful not to get sand into your resin or plaster. Plaster of Paris is probably the easiest. It can be painted later. That said, polyester resin or similar polymers will reproduce very fine details in your item. Choose your casting medium to fit your needs.
Summary: Allow the mold to dry overnight or longer once complete. Peel off the mold. Build a support stand for the mold. Cast your item using any casting medium.