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A bridge is like another chorus that is only sung once and presents the themes of your song in a new way. Use your bridge to spice up your song by singing new lyrics and in a new key or with different chords in the same key.  Make sure the lyrics of your bridge are vague like the lyrics of your chorus. Don’t introduce new specifics. You could also consider using your bridge as an opportunity for an instrumental solo if you want to feature your skill with a particular instrument. The most common song structure used today is Verse/ Chorus/ Verse/ Chorus/ Bridge/ Chorus. But, you can feel free to play around with this structure based on what works best for your song. Take the elements you’ve already created and experiment by moving them around, repeating some of them, and so on until the structure feels right. Some genres use specific song structures. For example, EDM most often uses Intro/ Verse/ Chorus/ Breakdown/ Verse/ Chorus/ Verse/ Chorus/ Bridge/ Chorus/ Outro. Once you’ve finished writing your song, you can add in instruments like the drums, bass guitar, and keyboard to drive and accent the melody. Your other instruments should be played in the same key and time signature you settled on previously. If you don’t know how to play other instruments, try recording the foundation of the song using your computer, then use music software like Ableton or GarageBand to add new elements to the song. Start off by practicing the parts of your song individually until you have them each memorized. Then, move on to practicing all of them together in the correct order until you can transition smoothly from one element to the next without even thinking about it. Once you have your song memorized, you should record it. Use your phone, a digital recorder, a laptop and software, or a video camera. Once you have your recording, make sure to make a copy of it or upload it to the cloud. That way you’ll never forget your song or lose it.

summary: Decide whether or not you want to add a bridge to your song. Nail down the final structure of your song. Add other instruments to create a fuller sound. Practice your song until you have it memorized. Record your song.


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If you’re just getting started, ask your family, friends, and neighbors if they know anyone who needs a house sitter. This can be a good way to get some experience without having to travel far from home. You might not be able to fit your whole resume in a newspaper’s classified ad section, but you can post a shortened version in a newspaper based out of the area where you want to house sit. In addition to traditional newspapers, check to see if the area has any independent weekly papers, like the Memphis Flyer or the North Bay Bohemian in Sonoma, CA. Sites like Craigslist are free to post on or browse, making them a popular option for people who are searching for house sitters. Since Craigslist and other similar sites are anonymous, be sure to do your due diligence. If someone responds to your ad with an offer that seems too good to be true or you get a bad feeling about it, move on to another opportunity. There are a number of websites which are dedicated specifically to the purpose of connecting homeowners with sitters. Search online for these companies, then pay a small fee to be listed in their directory of available house sitters. Some popular sites include http://trustedhousesitters.com, http://www.housecarers.com,   http://www.luxuryhousesitting.com, and http://mindmyhouse.com. The same companies that manage house sitting directories often also sell lists of homeowner advertisements seeking the services of a sitter. One benefit of buying a list of homeowner advertisements is that you’ll be part of a smaller number of applicants for these opportunities.

summary: Ask family and friends about house sitting opportunities. Take out a classified ad in a local newspaper where you want to house sit. Post your profile on free classifieds websites. Pay to place a listing on house sitting websites. Purchase a list of “help wanted” advertisements.


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Collect the seeds from the pods with your fingers and discard the empty pods. You can also use a spoon or some other similar kitchen tool for crushing. of fresh nutmeg, until you have about 1 tbsp (28 g). Alternatively, you can use store-bought, pre-ground nutmeg. This won’t taste as fresh, but it will be easier if you don’t have a cheese grater or nutmeg grater. Though cheese graters are for cheese, they work with nutmeg but not as well as the nutmeg grater. Add 1 tsp (5 g) of whole cloves, 3 to 4 bay leaves, 6 cardamom pods, ¼ cup (32 g) of whole black peppercorns, ~6 cm (2.4 in) of Cassia bark (or 3-4 cinnamon sticks), 1 cup (128 g) of cumin seeds, and 1/2 cup (64 g) of coriander seeds to the frying pan, and turn on low to medium heat.  You don’t need to add oil or butter; dry roasting will make the seeds crispier, get rid of excess moisture, and make the grinding process easier. Cassia bark can be found at Asian supermarkets and is typically found in more authentic blends. However, cinnamon sticks are a common alternative and can add a bit of sweetness. Use a spatula to move the spices throughout the pan and turn them over. This will release the aromas as the spices roast. Since the nutmeg is already ground, it will burn easily if the pan is too hot. Stir slowly and constantly to keep it from burning. The nutmeg will begin to brown. Let the pan sit for a few minutes to cool the spices off before grinding.
summary: Crush the cardamom pods with the flat side of a knife until they split. Grate the cloves Roast all of the ingredients except the nutmeg in a frying pan for 4 minutes. Stir or shake the pan every 15-20 seconds to prevent the spices from burning. Remove the pan from the heat and add the grated nutmeg.