If the act of showing up announced bothers you more than the person's company, say something. It can be as simple as, “It's nice to see you, but I'd appreciate a phone call next time” or, “I'm happy to get together with you, but I'd like to know earlier in the day if you plan to stop by.” If it's an enduring problem, make it very clear to the person you'd like some notice before they show up. For a more direct response, say, “I know you enjoy coming over here and I enjoy seeing you, but I dislike you dropping in. In the future, I'd like it if you called ahead of time to see if I am available.” If someone invites themselves to stay with you for an indefinite amount of time, beware. Ask for specific dates. If the person needs some time to get on their feet or wants to stay until they find their own place, set some firm limits on how long you are willing to host them. You don't want them to wear out their welcome, so make sure you can enjoy them while they are there and not begin to resent them.  If you know someone plans to come stay with you, you can say "Here's what we were thinking. You could come in on Monday, we can do XYZ activities, and then you can head out on Wednesday before we have to do (insert activity). How does that sound?" You setting up the timeline will prevent you from having to tell them no. Some say three days is the perfect limit for houseguests. Others extend their welcome to one week. Choose a limit that feels good to you that you know you can live with. If lots of friends invite themselves over or use your house as a place to crash, you might want to make some sweeping changes to what is and is not allowed. For example, if people want to use your home as a party center, make it clear that you are not okay with that and will not tolerate it. Make a policy that you are not open to host friends of friends. If people do stay at your place, say that you are not available to drive them or show them around town. Whatever policies you decide on, communicate them clearly to your friends. Say, “There have been lots of people over recently, and I find it really draining. I need to set some limits on what I can handle in terms of people coming over, including who comes over and what I'm willing to do.” Make consequences clear to someone who doesn't see how they are affecting you. For example, if someone is at your door and you have asked them to leave yet they refuse, know what you will do or say to enforce yourself. You can say, “I've asked you to leave, yet you are still here. You won't be welcome to come over if this continues to happen.” If the person is a nuisance, say, “If you do not leave within 5 minutes, I will call the police on you.”

Summary: Request some notice. Embrace time limits. Designate policies. Establish consequences.


Under the Trackpad settings, make sure you are in the Point & Click tab. There are four options and a track speed slider included here.  The Macbook Pro's trackpad has two clicking options. Pressing down works like a button; your trackpad will click and feel as if you pressed a button. This is how you can click, but there is an option to simply tap lightly on the trackpad instead. If you want this option, look to see if it has been toggled (a blue check mark would be in the box next to it). The second option is called Secondary Click. This is similar to right-clicking. You can use the default option of just two fingers or a special option, which is offered in a drop-down box. The video on the right will show you how to use this option. The Look Up option is useful for when you need to define a certain word on a site. You hover over the word and tap three fingers at once to bring up the dictionary term. Three-finger drag is useful for quickly moving windows around on your screen while you are working. If you decide to use it, remember your cursor has to be on the window you want to move, and it must be a currently selected window. Tracking speed is how fast the cursor follows your movements. It's suggested to adjust the speed, as you feel necessary. Everyone is different—some like the cursor to be slower than their fingers, some like it to move faster than their fingers. Test a few speeds and adjust to how you feel.

Summary: Adjust the Point & Click settings.


Headshots are an important tool when auditioning to become a Disney princess. Quality photos printed on standard, letter-sized paper are ideal. Make sure your photos accurately represent your current appearance.   Choose the right outfit for headshots. Go for a solid color over something patterned, as this can be distracting on camera. Plain white, however, might produce a glaring effect. A V-neck is usually flattering. Keep the outfit somewhat professional but also fun. A tank-top or sleeveless shirt can be a nice touch. Avoid jewelry, as this can be distracting.  Do your make-up how you usually wear it for an average. Take some extra time and apply carefully. Do not apply make-up heavily, as clumped mascara or smeared lipstick will show up in a headshot. Shiny eye shadow or lipstick can cause camera glare so it should be avoided.  Avoid cutting or dyeing your hair before a shoot. Wear it as you usually do. Drink a lot of water in the days leading up to your headshot to help you skin look hydrated and healthy.  You can pay to have professional headshots taken. This can be expensive, however, and there's no guarantee you'll like how the photos turn out. Consider asking a friend with a nice camera to help you take some flattering photos of yourself. Go to a local print shop to make copies. A resume highlighting your acting and performing experience can be helpful. Disney recommends keeping your resume to one page. They also mention a lack of experience is okay. Much of your training and learning will come after you've been hired.  An actor's resume is slightly different from a standard resume. As with a regular resume, list any basic contact information like your name, phone number, and address.  You should also list any special performing skills you have. For example, if you have professional vocal training, this is something to include.  You should list any performances you've been in, and include the time, location, and the roll you played.  Some actresses list their measurements, height, and weight on a resume. As Disney does have specific size requirements, this could be helpful information to include. Bring a copy of your resume with you to your audition. Keep it in a folder so it stays in good condition. You can find a list of auditions on the Disney auditions website. Look for auditions for "Female Disneyland Character Look-a-likes" in areas near you. When you click on the link, it will outline the requirements for that role. As long as you meet these requirements, you can sign up to audition online. Disney princesses do not speak during auditions. You will imitate a Disney character and use gestures to communicate. The selection process is based on coordination, attitude, and movement.   Work on your smile. Disney princesses have to smile frequently on the job so spend some time practicing a smile before a mirror. It can help to record yourself moving and then study your form. You can compare your movements to a scene of the princess you're portraying. You do not need to come in costume. Disney recommends you wear comfortable clothing to the auditions as you'll be asked to complete a specific set of movements. Choose clothes you can easily move in when planning your auditions wardrobe. Get a good night's sleep the night before your audition so you're energetic in the morning. When you get to the audition, there will always be a cast member present to help you check in. They will take down your name, your time of arrival, and you'll give them your headshots and resume.   Time is very important to the Disney corporation. You should aim to arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time. The audition room can be somewhat intimidating but try to stay calm when entering. A Disney director will introduce him or herself. Then, you'll be given a few instructions and asked to perform. All Disney auditions are closed. You cannot bring family members or friends into the audition room with you.
Summary: Get headshots. Prepare a resume. Sign up for an audition. Prepare for your audition. Attend your audition.