Get your boyfriend to do funny poses with you or to make silly faces. Take a bunch of selfies and laugh at how silly you both look. Then, send him your favorite silly pic a few days later to keep the laughs going.You can also use one of your silly selfies to make a custom birthday or anniversary card for your boyfriend. It will be a playful, funny reminder! Being creative together is a great way to add play to your relationship. Choose a craft or recipe that you're both interested in making. Then, get the supplies and spend an afternoon creating it. Don't worry about doing it right because sometimes a fail is more fun than a success. For example, cook dinner together, make a fancy cake, paint an abstract painting, make holiday decorations, build a birdhouse, make candles, or use modeling clay to make sculptures of your favorite characters. Think about your boyfriend's recent accomplishments or the first time that you did something together. Then, plan a special date to celebrate it. Make a special meal, get each other a small gift, and toast the good news.  For instance, make the date of your first kiss a monthly holiday. If you kissed on October 14, you'd celebrate on the 14th of every month. Similarly, celebrate your boyfriend making the soccer team, winning a math award, finishing the video game he's been playing, or getting a promotion. Constantly be looking for ways to celebrate with your boyfriend. This will help you both be aware of the good things in your relationship. Plus, it lets you have fun together. Adventures are always fun, and they help keep your relationship exciting. Pick an activity that lets you explore something new, then see where the day takes you. These are some ideas:  Take a hike. Visit a rock climbing gym. Go geocaching. Take a trip to the beach. Tour your hometown.

Summary: Take silly selfies that you can send him later. Make a craft project or recipe as a way to play together. Celebrate a made up relationship “holiday” just for you two. Go on an adventure date with them.


Rodent ulcers are characterized by the development of sores or lesions on the lips and mouth of the cat and can sometimes be quite large. The upper lip area is the most common place for sores to develop. Inspect your cat’s mouth if you see sores appearing on the upper lip, there will be a loss of tissue with the area appearing red or orange-yellow.  The sores may be covered in scabs, or they may bleed and give off a foul odor. An ulcer may recur if the cat has had them before. In rare instances, sores may develop on other areas of the body. In some cases when a cat is inflicted with rodent ulcers it will stop eating or it will eat less than normal. This is because the lesions on their mouth are sore making it painful to chew food. If you notice your cat has a decreased appetite you should check for sores and take it to the vet. The cat may exhibit signs of pain caused by the rodent ulcers. For example, the cat may hide or become aggressive. If your cat demonstrates any major behavioral changes, including a lack of grooming, you should check for sores and take it to the vet. If your cat has developed sores on its lips and inside its mouth, you should consult your vet for a formal diagnosis. Your vet will be able to diagnose rodent ulcers simply by examining the lesions. In rare instances the veterinarian may need to perform a biopsy to ensure that the ulcers are not cancerous. This typically only happens if the ulcers do not respond to treatment.

Summary: Look for sores on the lips and mouth. Notice if your cat has a decreased appetite. Determine if your cat is in pain. Ask your vet to examine the ulcers.


The easiest way to get seeds out of the pumpkin is to start by slicing off the top two inches (five cm) of the pumpkin’s top. Then, cut the pumpkin into quarters. Scrape out the seeds with a spoon and transfer them to a colander. If you're going to be carving the pumpkin for Halloween, you have to cut the pumpkin a different way. Two to three inches out from the stem, insert a knife into the top of the pumpkin on a 45-degree angle aimed inward toward the center. Cut a hole around the stem on this angle. Pull out the top, reach your hand in, and scrape out the insides with a flat spoon. Transfer the seeds to a colander. Place the colander of seeds under running water. As the water rinses the seeds, use your fingers to pick through and loosen and remove the bits of orange flesh. When you’ve removed all the stringy bits and flesh, turn off the water and shake the seeds in the colander to remove the excess. Pour the salt and water into a small saucepan. Add the pumpkin seeds, and bring the brine to a boil over medium heat. When the water boils, let it simmer for another 10 minutes.  When the simmering time is up, remove the pan from the heat. Drain the seeds in a strainer, shaking the strainer a few times to remove as much water as possible If you didn’t get a full 1½ cups of seeds from your pumpkin, use 2 cups (474 ml) of water and 1 tablespoon (19 g) of salt per ½ cup (65 g) of seeds. Transfer the seeds to a bowl. Drizzle the seeds with oil and toss or stir to coat the seeds in the oil. You can also season the seeds with your favorite spices. Use about 1 to 2 teaspoons of seasoning, or to taste. Popular spices for pumpkin seeds include:  Salt and pepper Cayenne pepper Garlic powder Onion powder Cajun powder Paprika Brown sugar and chipotle powder Curry Herbs, such as rosemary and thyme Transfer the seeds to a baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer. Bake the seeds in a 400ºF (204ºC) oven for 10 to 20 minutes, until they're golden brown. Stir the seeds every five minutes to prevent burning and ensure even cooking. Place the hot baking sheet on a wire cooling rack and let the seeds cool down for at least 10 minutes before serving or eating.
Summary: Collect the pumpkin seeds. Clean the seeds. Brine the seeds. Oil and season the seeds. Bake the seeds. Cool the seeds before serving.