Article: You can document your goals on a piece of paper or on your computer--the important thing is that you write them down. Writing down a goal increases your likelihood of achieving it. Take at least 15 minutes, and jot down every idea that comes to you. Don’t be embarrassed or self-conscious--just write! This is your chance to get everything out. You can edit later. Keep the ideas from your brainstorming session in mind.  Try starting with the question, "If you only had a year left, what would you want to do?" Think about places you want to visit, skills you want to learn, activities you want to try, and people you want to meet.  Just like with brainstorming, the best writing is done in an inspiring place! You can stay in the same location you used for brainstorming, or pick a new one. Of course, your bucket list should have big, challenging goals, but it’s good to include smaller goals, too. Not only can smaller goals be rewarding, by they’ll make your list more manageable, inspiring you to get out there and check some items off! You can think of small goals as those that can be accomplished without leaving your town on a budget of less than $100. For example, a small goal might be making pasta from scratch. It’s best to wait a bit before you begin to edit your list. Allow yourself to think about each of your items. Make sure each item is meaningful.
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Choose your medium. Write down every idea. Include a combination of large and small goals. Think for a while before you edit.
Article: So you're not content with the basic ideas above? In this section, we'll discuss some more "out-there" ideas for covering your binder. For example, if your binder and the cover are different colors, consider using a negative space design for a striking effect.  Negative space is the area that surrounds an object. Playing with both negative and positive space in your picture will help bring balance and interest to your design.  To create a negative space design, take a blank cover and cut shapes, letters, pictures, and so on into it — the binder underneath will show through and appear to give these shapes their own color. If you're worried about the holes in your cover allowing your binder to wear, cover them with clear packing tape. You'll still get the negative space effect, but your binder will be well-protected. Ever notice how chewing gum usually comes in a shiny foil wrapper? If you have a lot of these wrappers lying around, you can use them to give your binder a cool metallic sheen. Gently flatten the gum wrappers and stick them to your binder cover (or the binder itself) with a small amount of glue. Repeat until the whole surface is covered. Voila—a metallic binder.  If you're having a hard time getting the wrappers perfectly smooth, try rubbing them with a coin or the front of your fingernail to smooth them out. You can also use clear packing tape here as well to put a clear protective layer over your wrappers. Don't throw away your calendars after the year is over — instead, use the photos or artwork inside as a cover. Simply cut the picture out, lay it on your binder, trim the edges to fit if necessary, and cover it with clear packing tape to secure it. This thick, durable tape is great for protecting your binder and can give it a semi-metallic sheen. You can also find a wide array of color selections. If you don't want to stick the tape directly to your binder, try making a "sheet" of tape by sticking two layers of tape so that their sticky sides face each other.  Making basic designs like checkerboards and stripes is fairly simple and will definitely liven up your binder. On the other hand, you can also make more complex designs with the "negative space" approach. Cover your binder with one color, then lay a second (different-colored) layer on top of this. Carefully cut shapes from the top layer with a craft knife and peel them off to make a negative space design. Give your binder a dash of humor or inspiration by recreating your favorite quotes on the cover. For instance, try typing your favorite speech excerpts, song lyrics, or poems on the computer.  Be sure to pick an attractive font, print out the quote, and then affix it to your binder with clear packing tape. You can also try your hand at calligraphy. For something a little out-of-the-box, you can try “aging” a paper cover by soaking it in tea. This can make it look like your binder is an old-fashioned book or tome! See our wikiHow on how to age paper using tea for detailed instructions. Even if your binder contains boring history or math homework, it doesn't mean that the outside of it can't be fun and fabulous. Glue on rhinestones or sequins for a binder that sparkles. You don't necessarily have to make your binder cover all by yourself. One fun idea is to give your binder a plain white cover and have each of your friends add something different to it (like a doodle, sticker, funny saying, etc.) This way, when you get your binder back, you'll have something amusing on it to remind you of each friend! Plus, your binder cover will become a cherished keepsake that you'll enjoy looking at years down the road.
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Use negative space designs. Make a metallic gum wrapper cover. Use old calendar photos for big, gorgeous images. Make duct tape patterns. Add your favorite quotes. Give your binder an aged look. Bedazzle your binder. Make a collaborative cover with your friends.
Article: Arthroscopic surgery may alleviate most of your knee pain almost immediately, but be very careful and resist the urge to participate in any strenuous activity during the first few days or so to allow for healing. Any exercise during the first few days post surgery should be very mild and focused on leg muscle contractions and mobilization without weight bearing, such as slowly raising your leg while lying on your bed or sofa.  After a few days, focus on regaining your balance and coordination by putting more weight on your leg, but support yourself with a chair or against the wall in case you lose your balance. Complete inactivity (such as bed rest) is not recommended post surgery — muscles and joints need to move and get ample blood flow in order to heal. Most likely you'll need to take some time off from your job, especially if it involves much standing, walking, driving or lifting. Recovery from simple arthroscopic procedures is usually relatively fast (a few weeks), but you may need to use crutches during that time. If parts of your knee have been repaired or rebuilt, you may not be able to walk without crutches or a knee brace for several weeks, and full recovery may take several months to a year. Make sure your crutches fit your height, otherwise you might develop a shoulder injury. If you have a physical job, then talk to your boss about switching to something less demanding, if possible. For example, maybe you can do something more sedentary at the office or work from home on the computer. Even driving is typically restricted from 1-3 weeks after an arthroscopic knee procedure, so merely getting to work might be very difficult.  When you'll be able to drive depends on: the knee involved, whether your car is manual or automatic, the nature of the procedure, your level of pain, and whether you are using narcotic pain medications. If your right knee is involved (which is needed to press the gas and brake pedals), expect to be restricted from driving for a longer duration.
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Take it easy during the first few days. Use crutches. Alter your routine at work.