Q: Neck pillows don’t typically come in different sizes, so the only way to know if it will fit comfortably is to try it on. If possible, put your neck pillow on before you buy it, or keep the receipt and try it on before your trip. You should be able to rest your head on it without bending your neck uncomfortably, and the material shouldn’t pinch or chafe on your neck. Inflatable travel pillows can be a convenient way to save space when traveling. If yours is inflatable, blow into the air tube until the pillow is round and firm. Seal the air tube once you’re done by replacing the cap.  Some inflatable pillows self-inflate. Typically, this involves turning a valve which will then cause the pillow to slowly inflate, but check your pillow’s instructions to see how yours inflates.  Non-inflatable travel pillows are typically filled with foam or microbeads. While they are less convenient for packing, you may find that they are more comfortable. Some neck pillows, particularly the less expensive inflatable ones, are made of plastic and may not have a very comfortable surface. Use a thin, soft piece of clothing like a T-shirt or light scarf to cover your pillow and make it more comfortable. You can also buy a removable cover for your pillow. Just make sure it fits your pillow before buying it. Most neck pillows are U-shaped and will fit around the back of your neck with the opening over your throat. Some have straps that cross the opening to keep it in place. If your pillow is not U-shaped, it may be designed to fit between your shoulder and head. This type limits which direction you can rest your head in, so it’s best for sleepers who don’t change position much. Most neck pillows are designed to support your head as it falls back or to the side. This position can be more comfortable if your back is slightly reclined. Gently recline your seat, being careful not to move the seat too quickly or too far towards the passengers behind you, until you can lean back comfortably. Even on nighttime flights, the plane is likely to be full of small electronic lights that can make it difficult to sleep. Eye masks are relatively inexpensive and often sold at drugstores and beauty shops. Some travel pillows, such as the GoSleep, come with an eye-mask. You can also improvise one by putting a T-shirt or hoodie over your head for more comfortable sleeping. If you have a U-shaped pillow, try turning it around so that it supports your chin as your head falls forward. If you have a pillow that fits on your shoulder, try switching shoulders to find the most comfortable position. If you tend to sleep on your stomach, you may find it more natural to lean forward instead of reclining. Try putting your travel pillow on your tray table and resting your head on top of it. U-shaped pillows are ideal for this, since they provide a space to put your face while resting your forehead directly on the pillow. Otherwise, you will have to turn your face to the side, which may become uncomfortable after long periods.
A: Try your neck pillow before buying it. Inflate your pillow if necessary. Cover your pillow in a T-shirt or scarf to make it softer. Place the pillow around your neck. Recline your seat. Cover your eyes. Rotate the pillow for different sleeping positions. Place the pillow on the tray table if you want to lean forward to sleep.

Q: Have a conversation with an unemployed friend, or one with a similarly boring job. Turn the volume on your phone off first, and be subtle. Don't stare at your phone endlessly, or your time-wasting will be obvious. Turn your screen away from doors and windows if possible, and mute both the computer and the game. Take some time to make your activities extra-hidden if someone does come in.  Hide your Start Bar or Dock. Right-click (or command-click) this and turn Hiding on, so no one can see what you have open. Learn the hotkeys for closing tabs, minimizing them, or switching to another program. To switch programs, try altTab on Windows or cmdTab on a Mac. Don't play games in full screen mode, as these may fail to minimize. If you're extra nervous about getting caught, take a look at these software options for camouflaging your social media sites or anonymizing your internet activity. Visit an online game site like Kongregate, an art gallery like DeviantArt, or search for more specialized sites. It looks like you've found a site called wikiHow… perhaps the front page will have a few interesting links.  This one can be dangerous, especially if your computer screen is visible to coworkers or anyone who walks into the room. Some companies even monitor their employees' internet usage. For more "official" looking entertainment, measure your typing speed online and try to improve your Words Per Minute. Grab a pencil or pen and make a simple drawing of anything that comes to mind. If you have artistic talent, put time into a sketch as a present for a friend. If you're tired of phone games, educate yourself with a trivia app, or compare different organizational apps. Keep your phone muted and underneath your desk, or near a stack of papers or folder you can pull over the screen. If your job has a lot of downtime, some employers will let you read to pass the time. If you need to be discreet about, bring a small paperback you can stuff into a drawer or coat pocket. Ebooks are another option, and there are many available for free online or in app stores. If you have a friend in your workplace also trying to kill time, make it more interesting with a silly competition. See who can throw paper into the trash can from furthest away, or who can slip more ridiculous words into conversations without anyone noticing. Here are a few more ideas you can turn into a regular competition throughout the work week:  Attach a binder clip to someone's clothing without her noticing. If you succeed, she has to pass the clip on to someone else. Play "Photo Assassin:" randomly assign each person another player as a target. When you take a photograph of your target's face, he loses the game and you take over the target he was assigned. If your workplace has office chairs, compete to see who can complete the workday without touching the office floor. If you have a lot of spare time, origami is a hobby that takes dozens of hours to master and doesn't require much space. Start with a beginner origami book or online guide. Stiff, square paper is best, but you can cut your own squares out of regular office paper if you want to make your creations less obvious.
A: Text a friend. Keep your computer activities hidden. Entertain yourself online. Doodle. Find entertaining apps. Read a book. Invent games with a coworker. Learn origami.

Q: Professional dancers usually count out songs by eight counts to help ensure dancers sync with each other and the choreographed dance syncs with the music. Feel the pulse of the beat naturally and count from one to eight throughout the song, making a notation in the lyrics where the first, middle, and last counts fall. After you've imagined out your routine and gotten a feel for the music, there are likely a few dominant moves that you feel must be incorporated into your hip hop routine. Use these as a focal point. Distribute these moves throughout your song at appropriate places, and then come up with transitions that work into or out of your main moves.  Use the transitions between moves to build or release tension. Coordinate your main moves with your counts so that you clearly know where in the song your dancers are performing specific moves. Dancing is a strenuous activity. It's a lot easier to sit down and write ideas, but at some point your dancers are probably going to need a place in the routine to catch their breath. Insert pauses or slower parts of your routine between, before, or after high energy parts of your choreography so your dancers aren't left gasping. Now that you have a fairly full image of the story you're trying to tell through the motions of you choreography, the main choreographic moves you want to hit, and the transitions linking these together, you'll need to write it all down. Be sure you include counts so that you can coordinate choreography practice and the moves being practiced more easily.
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Count out the song and your moves. Break your routine into main moves. Remember to give your dancers a breather. Write up your moves and counts.