To play it cool, you have to show that while you enjoy talking to your crush, your life does not revolve around him or her. Here are some ways to make this clear;  Don't talk to your crush every single time you sign online. Talk to him or her every second or third time you sign on. This will show that you're not only going online to continue your conversation. Don't respond to everything he or she says too quickly. If you respond the second he or she asks you a question, this will make it look like you're obsessed with your conversation. If you don't answer right away, your crush will see that you're talking to other people, or doing other things too. Get a secret screen name that no one knows about to see what your crush is doing when he thinks you're not online. This can help you have a better sense of what your crush really thinks about you, and can help you cool it during your interactions.  If you see that your crush isn't online much when he doesn't think you're online, this can suggest that he's online for the same reason you are--to continue flirting! If you see that your crush is just always online, it may mean that he'll talk to whoever--whenever. This may also suggest that he doesn't have a life. Log on to your secret screen name after you say goodbye to your crush. Does your crush sign off right away? This may show that he's only sticking around to talk to you. It's great to show that you think your crush is an engaging, exciting, and fun person, but if you overdo it, you may end up looking too obsessive. Here are some things to avoid:  Minimize your use of "LOL" or "hahaha"--this will make it look like you're trying too hard to be funny. Avoid too many emoticons. This can get annoying and will make you look immature. If your crush doesn't respond right away, don't immediately follow up with a series of question marks or say, "Where did you go???" This will make it look like your world revolves around your crush's answers.
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One-sentence summary -- Don't be too eager to talk to your crush. Don't underestimate the secret screen name. Don't be too enthusiastic during your conversation.


Once you have washed, peeled, and pitted the apricots, use your paring knife to slice it into small pieces. The cuts don’t have to be perfectly even, since you’ll be pureeing the fruit after you cook it, but aim for pieces that are roughly 1 inch (2.5 cm) square. Place the mixture in a saucepan, cover it, and turn it to medium-low heat. Allow the apricots to simmer until they are soft. Depending on the ripeness, this may take anywhere from 5-15 minutes. Apricots are tart, so you may want to add a little sugar to balance out the flavor of your puree. Use a long-handled spoon to stir the sugar into the mixture, and allow the apricots to continue simmering until the sugar is dissolved. You can also use honey, brown sugar, or corn syrup if you prefer. Blend the mixture until it’s smooth, although you can leave it a little chunky if that’s the consistency you prefer. You can also mash with a potato masher if you prefer a chunky puree or if you don’t have a food processor. When the puree freezes, the moisture in the apricots will expand. Try to leave at least 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) of space at the top of the container to account for this. Apricot puree will keep in the freezer for 6-8 months.
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One-sentence summary -- Slice the fruit into small chunks. Simmer 1 pound (0.45 kg) chopped apricot with 4 US tbsp (59 mL) of water. Stir in 3-4 oz (85-115g) of sugar if you want to sweeten the puree. Allow the mixture to cool, then puree it in a food processor or blender. Pour the puree into plastic containers, leaving a little head room at the top.


One of the most obvious signs of pain is limping. Limping occurs when it hurts to put weight on a leg.  If a leg is causing pain, they are less likely to use it, and sometimes may rely on the other three legs. Dogs in pain will also typically move around less. Aside from limping, you may see other mobility changes. For example, your dog may have trouble getting up or down. It might also move around more slowly than usual, or show a reluctance to do certain activities. Hesitance to go up or down stairs, run, or jump can be a sign of pain. Note the position that your dog holds its head or tail. Any change from normal posture, such as a hanging or tucked tail in a dog that normally has an active tail, can be evidence of pain.  If your dog is holding a leg differently than it normally does, it could be a sign that it is in pain. Pain may also cause your dog to stand with its back arched or to be very stiff when standing or moving. If your dog is in pain, you may see an increase in their respiratory rate or heavy panting. A dog that pants persistently, especially in cool weather, may be in pain. Your dog's eyes can tell you a lot about any pain it might be experiencing. If there is pain in the eye area, you may see squinting, redness, cloudiness, or a discharge.  Your dog also may be rubbing at the area that hurts. If your dog rubs around its eyes frequently, this could be a sign of discomfort in this area. The eyes can also give you a clue about pain in other areas. Squinting can be a sign of pain in the eye area, but some dogs will also squint when they are experiencing pain elsewhere. Dilated pupils can also be a sign that your dog is in pain.
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One-sentence summary -- Watch for limping. Keep an eye out for other mobility issues. Observe changes in posture. Take note of your dog's breathing. Check your dog's eyes.


Open your web browser and go to mail.google.com. Enter your username/email and password. If you do not have a Gmail account you'll need to create one. Follow the instructions to do so.
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Navigate to Gmail. Log into your account.