INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Learning what type of car you are going to drive is important. If you are taking a trip where you’ll be driving on the left-hand side of the road, then you will most likely be hiring a car. Call the car hire company prior to going on holiday, and find out if they have both manual and automatic cars available. Even if you are used to driving manual cars, considering hiring an automatic to make the adjustment easier.  If you are only familiar with one method, it’s best to try and stick to that so you are only learning one new thing at a time. Also consider finding out about, if possible, what specific kind of car you will be driving (it's make and model), to help you get a feel for it. Many countries that drive on the left-hand side tend to have more manual cars than automatics, so you may find it more expensive to hire an automatic car. If you are learning to adjust to driving on the left-hand side of the road, you are most likely in a foreign country. Learning this new way of driving in a city with heavy traffic can add to the stress of the situation, so it is helpful whenever possible to pick up your car in a quieter location.  You may have to pick a different rental company, or see if they will deliver the car to your location. The benefit of this is that you will have more open roads to get used to, rather than densely packed cities with tight streets. If you can’t pick it up outside the city, see if you can pick it up close to the outskirts rather than in the centre, so that way you can head out of the city immediately. Once you are in the driver’s seat, you should take some time to get acquainted with the setup and functions of the car. The gearstick is going to be on your left side now instead of on the right. The indicators, windscreen wipers, and headlight controls may be on the opposite side of the steering wheel as they were before you went away. Testing these controls before you drive is essential for both the safety of yourself and other road users. Even in cars with the steering wheel on the right-hand side, the clutch, brake and accelerator are still in the same position as left-hand side vehicles. Still, your right leg will be against the door rather than against the middle console or in the open. Get used to the feel of having your right leg against the door.

SUMMARY: Find out about the car. Pick up the car in a rural or quiet location. Get a feel for the car.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This can help you figure out whether or not your feelings like if your feelings are mutual or something more serious. It will also help you talk yourself through your feelings when you feel them. Is this infatuation? Lust? When you feel a warm blush start to spread across your face or a similar feeling, acknowledge the emotion, and positively talk yourself through it.  "I'm just nervous because I think he's cute. I've been around other cute boys and it's no big deal. I'm going to be OK." "I know that I sometimes get anxious around him. But that's alright; people sometimes get anxious around crushes. I'm going to do my best anyway." Fixation occurs when you have an unhealthy obsession about the person that you like and are unable to see them as an imperfect human being. When you are too fixated on a crush, it can put you in a situation in which you can be taken advantage. Beat fixation by first recognizing and acknowledging it and then restoring perspective by listening all the positive and negative points. If you have difficulty doing this, talk with a trusted adult and ask them to help you. Not only will writing a journal help you be physically healthier, it is also a safe place for you to vent your emotions. Writing a journal will also give you the opportunity to clarify your thoughts and come to a deeper understanding of yourself, which could lead to you feeling more grounded when you run into that special someone. It can be easy for you to feel embarrassed around the person you like, and this is completely natural. When you feel embarrassed or self-conscious, you might be tempted to hide your feelings, or to ignore them, which can lead you to feeling even less in control around your potential romantic partner. When you are with others or in a situation where it isn't appropriate for you to express your feelings, you might be able to restore emotional control by removing yourself from the situation briefly. Simply excuse yourself and return when you feel better. Some ways to exit a social situation gracefully:  Excuse yourself to the restroom. Tell your friends you need to step outside for some air. Explain that you are feeling restless and have decided to take a short walk. This may seem like the last thing in the world that you want to do, but talking with the person you like about your feelings will get rid of the uncertainty that is amplifying your uneasiness. Try to use soft language, as coming on too strong might make your crush uncomfortable. When talking with your crush, instead of saying, "I love you," it may be best to say something like: "I've been noticing lately that I really enjoy your company and I always have so much fun with you, so I was thinking if you're up for it we could go to a movie?" There are going to be times when you feel especially self-conscious, whether because of circumstance or personal factors, and when this happens use your internal voice to guide yourself through the situation. Remind yourself that this is only a feeling, one that you'll likely have again if you haven't already, and tell yourself in encouraging words how you will proceed. An example you might consider: "Alright. I'm really nervous, but that's OK. I've been nervous around guys I like before. I know I can get this work done, all I have to do is focus. So I'm going to turn my attention to this for a while, and I can think about him later." When strong feelings threaten to overwhelm you, it is natural to respond unconsciously by taking shallow breathes. To improve your breathing, for a few breathes try to pay attention only to your inhale and exhale. This will restore your conscious attention to your body and its need for full, relaxed breathing.

SUMMARY: Identify your feelings and their source. Root out fixation. Write a journal. Allow yourself to feel your feelings. Take a brief break to regain composure. Tell your crush. Coach yourself through difficult moments. Breathe.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you using two vices, consider places the pages between two boards or catalogues. If you are using a flower press, make sure that the spine is sticking out past the edge of the press by about ¼ to ½ inch (0.64 to 1.27 centimeters). Use a brush to coat the entire spine with glue, from edge-to-edge, top-to-bottom. Book binding glue will work the best, but if you can't find any, ordinary pva glue (ie: white glue or carpenter's glue) will also work. Cut a piece of ribbon that's twice the length of the spine. Place it down the center of the spine. Make sure that the bottom end of the ribbon is ½ to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters) from the bottom end of the spine. Coat the spine again with more glue to seal the ribbon in. The fabric needs to be 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) shorter than the spine and three times the width. Plain, cotton fabric will work the best for this. Coat the fabric with your glue, then coat the spine with more glue. Place the fabric over the spine, with ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) of space on the top and bottom. Fold the side edges of the fabric down onto the first and last page of the book. Clamp the spine together until the glue dries. Choose a durable paper, such as cardstock. You will be using this paper to secure the pages to the actual book. Unclamp the book, then turn it so that the front is facing you. Coat the fabric on the front with glue, then press the first sheet of paper into it. Repeat this step for the back. Clamp the spine again until it dries.

SUMMARY:
Clamp the pages between two vices or a flower press. Paint glue across the back of the spine. Add a ribbon bookmark, if desired. Cut a strip of fabric for the spine. Glue the fabric onto the spine, then fold the side edges down. Cut two sheets of paper the same size as your pages. Glue the sheets to the side edges of fabric.