INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Roam around the room and introduce yourself to people that seem fun or interesting. Interacting with others will get you noticed much more than standing near the wall or exit. Repeat someone’s name when you are introduced to them. Not only will it help you remember their name, it will captivate them as well, as people love hearing their own name spoken aloud. For instance, when you are introduced to someone, say “Hi Jason, I’m Sharon. So nice to meet you! How do you know the host, Cindy?” and friendly. Ask questions, smile, and pay attention to what others are saying. Show others that you are actively listening to them by nodding along and replying to their stories. Wait for an appropriate moment to interject, and do your best not to interrupt others while they are speaking. You can also compliment people if you like or appreciate something about them.  For example, if you like the host’s shoes, say something like “Your shoes are gorgeous! I love those colors.” You can also compliment the host's apartment or home by saying something like "I love your place! You did a really good job decorating." Funny people are generally well-liked, so do your best to show your sense of humor. Try cracking a joke, sharing a funny situation you have been in, or using your wit to lighten the mood. Laughs are one of the best ways to attract a crowd, and people will remember you as a fun and funny person they enjoyed being around. Jump in the pool, bust loose on the dance floor like no one's watching, crack a silly joke, or show your wit. Doing something unexpected will make people remember you. Don't overdo it, however; you want to be original and tasteful, not foolish and obnoxious.  When there’s a lull in the general conversation or it seems like the party is getting stale, make your move. Don’t play a practical joke or say something that is likely to offend other guests, such as making fun of another race, ethnic group, or gender. Whether you are caught up in an uncomfortable conversation or are simply ready to head home, don’t just walk away. Say something like “Excuse me,” “I’m going to get another drink,” or “I need to take off now.” Don’t feel as though you need to say goodbye to everyone at the party, but do let your friends and the host know that you’re heading out.

SUMMARY: Mingle with the guests. Be polite Show your sense of humor. Do something unexpected. Excuse yourself when you’re ready.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pinch the middle of the pipe cleaner and start bending one end of it into a circle. Wrap the end of the bent part of the pipe cleaner around the straight part to secure the circle.  You can also bend your pipe cleaners into various shapes. While your bubbles will always turn into a sphere, the shapes are a good way to personalize your wand.  You can use the same method to make a wand from a plastic coated wire hanger. You may have to use wire cutters to cut the hanger to a manageable size. You can make a bubble wand from anything with enough space in it to hold your bubble solution. Try reusing old containers for various sized bubbles.  Use the empty rings from a 6-pack of soda to make six bubbles at once. Just dip the rings in your bubble container and pull them through the air. Look for old containers with plastic lids. Cut the centers out of the lids and tack them onto a handle for a makeshift wand.  Cookie cutters can also double as bubble wands. You can make bubble wands in the shape of cubes, pyramids, or whatever 3D shape you can imagine. Use clay and toothpicks to make your shapes. Use toothpicks to form the straight edges of your shape, and clay to form the angles. Dip your 3D shape into the bubble solution and pull it through the air to see some interesting bubble shapes.

SUMMARY: Make a wand using a pipe cleaner. Make wands from household materials. Make 3D bubble wands.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your husband will not have the opportunity to miss you if you are constantly seeing each other or talking to each other. Give him the chance to see what life would really be like without you by leaving him alone for a while.  One of you will have to move out for this to work. If you have a friend or relative you can stay with, spend some time there. You can let your husband know that you hope the separation will only be temporary. Try this for about a month. This will give both of you adequate time to think about your relationship, and it will give him the time he needs to start missing you. It will be much easier to not contact your husband if you avoid checking up on him. You may want to unfollow him on social media so you won't be tempted to comment on his status updates. Don't ask mutual friends about how he is doing either. Use your time apart to work on becoming the best version of yourself as you can. You may want to try to become more physically fit, work on your emotional stability, or expand your intellectual horizons. When you and your husband reunite, he will notice the difference and find it very attractive! In addition to making yourself more attractive to your husband, this will help you feel better about yourself. If the marriage doesn't end up working out, you will be in a much better position to get through it. You husband will be more likely to miss you if he sees that you are happy and fun to be around. Try socializing with friends and doing activities that you enjoy. When you and your husband begin communicating again, your happiness will be very enticing. Don't go out of your way to show him that you don't need him. Your goal should be to make him want to share in your happiness, not to make him resent you for it. Once you do start talking to your husband again, give him a reason to miss the happy times that you had together. Instead of focusing on the negatives of your relationship, try bringing up some of your favorite memories.  There are many ways that you can remind him of happy memories. You could send him a photo from your honeymoon or reminisce about an adventure you had together, for example. You may want to consider talking to your husband about your desire to make more happy memories like the ones you have had in the past. If it feels right, have a conversation about the changes you can make to your relationship to help make that happen.

SUMMARY:
Give him his space. Take care of yourself. Get happy. Remind him of happy times.