. Some people hide behind fantasies of an ideal partner because they lack confidence. If this describes you, spend some time working on your self-confidence.  List your favorite things about yourself. If you need help, ask a friend or relative--they know lots of great things about you. Exercise and eat fresh foods. You don't have to change your body to feel confident, but moving around and avoiding processed foods can make you feel good about your life choices. Do something you're good at. Excelling at something can raise your confidence. Spending all your time waiting for your perfect man can scare off potential partners. A good way to stop pining for Prince Charming is to get into a new hobby. Try something that requires you to meet other people, like a local sports league or online gaming. New interests are a great start to getting out of your comfort zone, but it's important to practice this skill whenever possible. Try doing something out of the ordinary for you every day. When you're thinking about how to challenge yourself, you aren't thinking about Prince Charming--and you might be putting yourself in a position to meet someone great for you!  You can start small by wearing brighter colors, shopping at a different store, or ordering a new menu item at your favorite restaurant. As you become more comfortable with leaving your comfort zone, try bigger things like going on a trip alone or asking a friend to set you up on a blind date. Don't pin your hopes for the future on a handsome man rescuing you from all your problems. If you don't have any plans for your life beyond meeting the perfect man, you are actually making it harder to find someone. Very few people want to be with someone who has no interests or ambitions outside of romance. Think seriously about your career, financial, and educational goals, and work towards them as much as you can.

Summary: Improve your confidence Develop new hobbies and interests. Get out of your comfort zone. Make plans for the future instead of waiting for Prince Charming.


If you're using a washing machine, you can prime your clothes to dry more quickly. Use a high spin setting on your washing machine to remove as much water as possible from your clothes before you even take them from the wash. According to the Energy Saving Trust, the increased energy used to do this is negligible compared to the energy that it takes to run a standard tumble dryer. Hold a garment firmly in both hands. Squeeze, twist, and knead the fabric to wrench out as much water as possible. Be careful not to pull too hard, or you might stretch the fabric. If you're inside, wring the water into a sink or tub; if you're outside, you can wring the water directly onto the ground. Wring your clothing before drying, whether you intend to tumble-dry or hang-dry. The more excess water you can remove before starting a dry cycle, the more quickly a garment will dry. Put down a large, fluffy towel, then lay the wet garment on top. Roll up the towel tightly with the clothing inside. Twist the bundle: start at one end, rolling methodically, and work your way along until the entire towel is tightly twisted. This squeezes excess water out of your clothes and into the towel. If this trick doesn't remove all of the water the first time around, consider using another dry towel to repeat the twist. Put your wet clothing into a salad spinner, if you own one. This device serves as a quick pre-dryer, or a low-energy version of a high-spin wash: it will fling the excess water from your clothes. You'll still need to let your clothing dry afterward, but the spinning should make the process substantially faster by ensuring that your garments aren't so waterlogged.

Summary: Use a high-spin wash. Wring your clothing out so that it will dry more quickly. Twist the clothing into a towel to absorb the water. Try salad spinning your clothes.


Before you start, you should unplug the dryer to prevent accidents. The plug is usually located behind the machine. Test it to be sure that you have unplugged it correctly. Using a spatula or an old credit card, scrape any large pieces of crayon that may be left off of the dryer drum. Get an old rag and spray it with WD-40. You should be very sure not to spray the drum itself with the WD-40, just the rag. Use the rag to wipe at the spots covered in crayon. Try not to cover any more area with the WD-40 than you have to. This should allow you to remove all of the crayon without too much difficulty. Switch which part of the rag you wipe with frequently to keep from spreading the crayon any more. Once you've removed all of the crayon, or at least as much as you can, you'll want to mix up a bucket with soapy water and use a sponge or washcloth to clean the WD-40 out of the drum. Pay extra attention to the spots with the WD-40. With the dryer rinsed out, run a load of old towels through a cycle in the dryer to remove any crayon which might still remain.

Summary: Unplug the dryer. Scrape off any large remaining crayon. Spray a rag with WD-40. Wipe down the affected area. Clean the inside with soap and water. Run a cycle with old towels.


A lot of bartending jobs are advertised on online classifieds websites. Do a job search and keep a list of the jobs that sound appealing to you. Some may ask you to submit a resume online, while others will ask you to come in for an in-person interview.  If you're worried you don't have enough experience, that shouldn't necessary deter you from applying. If you've practiced bartending skills and memorized the drinks, you may get hired anyway.  Make sure your resume is up to date, well-written, and proofread. Highlight any customer service experience you have, not just bartending experience. Any type of restaurant work is also a plus. Some establishments prefer to hire bartenders with no experience because they won't have any bad habits to break. Experienced or not, the cover letter and resume need to be exciting and pop with personality. A great personality and attitude will elevate you above the competition every time. If you have a favorite watering hole, find out who the owner is and start talking him/her up. Befriend the bartenders, barbacks, and cocktail waitresses, and let them know you're looking for a bartending job. Tip well, go often, and generally be a happy, useful presence at the bar. The manager will be happy to hire you when a position opens up. Many big cities are now offering this option. You pick a charity, promote the event, and bring your friends in. In exchange, you and a couple friends get trained for the evening and get to mix drinks all night. It's a great way to get some experience and make contacts. If you impress the bar owner, it could lead to a job.
Summary: Apply for jobs you find online. Go to bars and talk to the managers. Look for charity guest bartending gigs.