Braiding hair. It's easy once you know how. And I'll tell you how...in ten easy steps.
1. If you're a beginner (and you must be if you're reading this) start with a strand of hair that is relatively long. Five to six inches should be enough. And if this is your first time, try to find someone else's hair to braid. It will be easier that way until you can do it to yourself.
2. Separate the strand into three equal parts. This step always takes the longest for me because I'm a bit OCD about making sure that they are equal.
3. Think of each strand as an insecure pre-teen girl. The strand on the left we will call Lauren (for Left, get it?). The strand in the middle is Maisy and the strand on the right is Rachel. Now, what do insecure pre-teen girls want to be? The center of attention!
4. So Rachel is jealous of Maisy because Maisy is in the middle. So we take Rachel and move her in between Maisy and Lauren. Now Rachel is the center of attention and is happy. But Lauren and Maisy are not so happy. (You can start with Lauren if you want to, but I'm right-handed so I just start with the right side.)
5. Lauren wants to get her turn in the spot light. So we take her and move her in between Maisy and Rachel. So now Lauren is in the center and Maisy should be to Lauren's right and Rachel should be to the left.
6. But Maisy wants to be back in the center so we take Maisy and move her in between Lauren and Rachel.
7. Now you know the pattern. Just take the strand on the right, move it to the center, then the strand on the left to center, repeat and continue.
8. Continue the pattern of fighting pre-teen girls until you are about one to two inches from the bottom of the strands. Then STOP!
9. Now you have a choice to make, you can either a. just let the braid be but this method won't let your braid last long. This method is preferred for if the person does not want a braid or if it looks totally horrible. And the second method b. find a rubber band/string/hair tie and wrap it around the end of the braid.
10. Voila! You have completed your braid! Now you can show your handiwork to the world and braid all sorts of this from wrapping ribbon to shoelaces to spaghetti noodles. Enjoy your new found skill.
Friday, June 4, 2010
How to Pack for a Trip in Ten Easy Steps
Going on a trip? Not sure what (or how) to pack? No problem. Here's how to do it...in 10 easy steps.
1. Figure out where you are going. This is the first and most important thought that you should think when packing. Your destination will obviously affect what you pack. For instance, it would make no sense to pack skis and sweaters when you are going to Hawaii. Nor would it make sense to pack lingerie when you are going to grandma's.
2. Pack the night before you leave. If you are reading this 30 minutes before your plane takes off and you haven't packed a single thing, you're on your own. It just makes good sense to pack everything the night before. That way you will be totally less stressed the day you leave and you can sleep longer, which is always a good thing.
3. Pack extra. Don't care what it is, just bring more than you think you'll need. This applies the most to underwear and deodorant. People can get by without many things but clean undies and non-stinky pits are not two of them.
4. Use an expanding suitcase. Whoever invented the expanding suitcase is right up there with Jesus, Gandhi, and the dude who invented air conditioning. This even better than sliced bread. No one likes having to fold their dirty clothes when they come home from a trip. And where are we going to put the million souvenirs we bought? Well, with this beauty you can fit it all in there. Ta da!
5. Don't be afraid of having multiple suitcases. Obviously, you won't want to have twenty million bags. But if you can't fit it all in one bag, having a smaller second one won't be the end of the world. Also, they don't have to match. Honestly, the only people with perfectly co-ordinating suitcases are prissy models and people who try too hard. And you don't fit into either category, do you?
6. Girls - Make sure you have everything that you need to make your hair and face look the way you want it to. Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you're suddenly not going to need make-up. Going to New York does not magically turn you into a fashion model. Also, don't forget any...ahem...hygiene products (you know what I mean). Even if you think you won't need them, bring them. Guys - ...yuk it up.*
7. Bring a lint-roller. Even if you aren't bringing a suit or dress, you'll probably going to want to brush some sort of dust/cat hair/dandruff off of your clothes.
8. Don't forget your swim suit. Better to have your swim suit and never use it than to get to your hotel after a long day and see the big blue pool full of refreshingly cold water and know that you can't go swimming. There's nothing worse. Trust me.
9. Pajamas! For some reason, these are the clothes that I almost always end up almost forgetting. I don't know why.
10. Take a deep breath and remember that vacationing is supposed to be relaxing. So have fun on your trip and be in full confidence that you have everything thanks to this handy list. But just don't forget to turn off the lights.
*Guys, if you want to see something fun do this: 1. Pack the very barest essentials in the smallest bag you can possibly find. 2. Complain to your mom about how much stuff you have to bring. 3. Sit back and watch the fire-works.**
**Attempt at your own risk.
1. Figure out where you are going. This is the first and most important thought that you should think when packing. Your destination will obviously affect what you pack. For instance, it would make no sense to pack skis and sweaters when you are going to Hawaii. Nor would it make sense to pack lingerie when you are going to grandma's.
2. Pack the night before you leave. If you are reading this 30 minutes before your plane takes off and you haven't packed a single thing, you're on your own. It just makes good sense to pack everything the night before. That way you will be totally less stressed the day you leave and you can sleep longer, which is always a good thing.
3. Pack extra. Don't care what it is, just bring more than you think you'll need. This applies the most to underwear and deodorant. People can get by without many things but clean undies and non-stinky pits are not two of them.
4. Use an expanding suitcase. Whoever invented the expanding suitcase is right up there with Jesus, Gandhi, and the dude who invented air conditioning. This even better than sliced bread. No one likes having to fold their dirty clothes when they come home from a trip. And where are we going to put the million souvenirs we bought? Well, with this beauty you can fit it all in there. Ta da!
5. Don't be afraid of having multiple suitcases. Obviously, you won't want to have twenty million bags. But if you can't fit it all in one bag, having a smaller second one won't be the end of the world. Also, they don't have to match. Honestly, the only people with perfectly co-ordinating suitcases are prissy models and people who try too hard. And you don't fit into either category, do you?
6. Girls - Make sure you have everything that you need to make your hair and face look the way you want it to. Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you're suddenly not going to need make-up. Going to New York does not magically turn you into a fashion model. Also, don't forget any...ahem...hygiene products (you know what I mean). Even if you think you won't need them, bring them. Guys - ...yuk it up.*
7. Bring a lint-roller. Even if you aren't bringing a suit or dress, you'll probably going to want to brush some sort of dust/cat hair/dandruff off of your clothes.
8. Don't forget your swim suit. Better to have your swim suit and never use it than to get to your hotel after a long day and see the big blue pool full of refreshingly cold water and know that you can't go swimming. There's nothing worse. Trust me.
9. Pajamas! For some reason, these are the clothes that I almost always end up almost forgetting. I don't know why.
10. Take a deep breath and remember that vacationing is supposed to be relaxing. So have fun on your trip and be in full confidence that you have everything thanks to this handy list. But just don't forget to turn off the lights.
*Guys, if you want to see something fun do this: 1. Pack the very barest essentials in the smallest bag you can possibly find. 2. Complain to your mom about how much stuff you have to bring. 3. Sit back and watch the fire-works.**
**Attempt at your own risk.
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