Problem: Article: Focus on a skill you have always wanted to try or been curious about, such as painting, drawing, crocheting, or dance. Then, teach yourself the skill or take a class on the skill. Having a new skill will help to broaden your experiences and give you something to talk about with others.  For example, you may take a hip hop dance class if you’ve always been curious about the genre and want to learn something new. Or you may take a still life painting class to get better at painting figures. Taking up a new skill can also allow you to meet new people and expand your social network. This can help you learn more about different people and be more interesting. Think of a topic or subject that you have always been curious about and focus on learning more. Pick a new interest at random and learn all you can about it. Broaden your existing interests to include things you may know nothing about or have a burning desire to learn about.  For example, if you are interested in music, you may get involved in online music forums and attend music shows to deepen your interest. Or if you are interested in painting, you may join a painting group to explore your interest in a deeper way. If you like to keep up with the news, you may go deeper by reading the texts behind different political theories, such as capitalism, socialism, and anarcha-feminism. Take a trip to a different country or continent. Go on a solo tour through a foreign area or travel with friends to a new city. Travelling to new places can help you gain new experiences and broaden your understanding of the world.  You may decide to go on a trip around the world to really expand your horizons. Or you may choose just one new area to visit for a few days. Traveling is a great time to step outside of your comfort zone. You may encounter new and interesting experiences that you wouldn't have if you did what was familiar. If you can’t afford to travel too far, you may decide to explore a different neighborhood or space close to where you live. Perhaps you could take a day trip to a nearby historical site or to a community space. You can also do a short overnight trip to an outdoor area close by, like a mountain lodge or a cabin in the woods.  Enlist some friends to go with you on a day adventure to see something new close to where you live. Try to make it a habit to try new things and explore new areas with friends or family. Once again, stepping outside of your comfort zone can give you unique experiences and stories to share! Look up local organizations or charities in your area. Offer to volunteer for an upcoming event or project they are doing. Donate your time once a week to a cause you care about. Volunteering is a great way to get involved in your community and meet new people. It can also expose you to different experiences and expand your worldview. For example, you may volunteer at a local arts center to get involved in the arts community and meet artists in your area. Or you may volunteer at a local soup kitchen to interact with people from different walks of life and give back to others. Look up events in your local bookstore, community theater, or art gallery. Go to events so you stay up to date with what is currently going on in your area. Try to attend events that you may not usually go to or know much about so you can expose yourself to new things. For example, you may go to a community market to try new foods and look at interesting crafts. Or you may attend a local music festival so you can hear new music and meet new people.
Summary: Learn a new skill. Develop expertise in topics that interest you. Travel to new places. Get out of your neighborhood and explore. Volunteer. Go to cultural events where you live.

Problem: Article: Ideally, the tree should be kept in temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius (60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit).  During the summer, you can usually keep the bonsai outdoors. You'll need to bring it indoors once temperatures start dropping below 15 degrees Celsius (60 degrees Fahrenheit) during the day and 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) during the night.  During the winter months, it might actually help the tree if it is consistently kept between temperatures of 10 and 15 degrees Celsius (50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit). These temperatures are low enough to send the tree into dormancy but high enough to prevent the tree from dying. Place the bonsai in a spot that receives direct sunlight in the morning and indirect sunlight or shade in the afternoon.  Morning sunlight isn't too intense, but direct sunlight in the afternoon can be too strong and may burn the leaves of the bonsai, especially during the summer months. If you decide to move an indoor bonsai outdoors, let it acclimate to direct sunlight slowly to prevent the leaves from burning. Keep it in the sun for longer periods of time day after day until it seems strong enough to spend an entire day in the sun. Sunlight also encourages the leaves of the Chinese elm to stay smaller. Keep the Chinese elm in an indoor or outdoor area that receives plenty of air flow.  When keeping the bonsai inside, place it in front of an open window or place a small fan nearby to increase the amount of air movement. While air circulation is good for the bonsai, you should also note that cold drafts and winds can cause damage. When you keep it outside, position it behind a taller plant or structure to help protect it against nasty gusts.
Summary: Keep the bonsai in a warm location. Provide plenty of morning sunlight. Maintain good air circulation.

Problem: Article: Most slow-cookers have different base temperatures. Because heat is the bane of clotted cream, you want to make sure you're not blasting your cream with extra heat. If you think that your slow-cooker runs hotter than the average slow-cooker, try this:  Find a wide dish that fits inside your slow cooker. Place the dish inside the slow-cooker, transfer your cream to the dish. Pour enough water into the slow-cooker (not into the dish with the cream) so that the dish is surrounded by at least an inch of water on the sides. If you need to use the water-bath method with your slow-cooker, adjust the recipe accordingly. You want there to be a lot of surface area for your cream, which means not filling the dish up to the brim with cream.  After 3 hours, turn off the slow cooker and allow the cream to come to room temperature.  Reserve the whey for use in cooking or baking. Bring clotted cream back to room temperature before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 or 4 days.
Summary: Determine whether your slow-cooker runs hot. Turn the slow-cooker onto its lowest setting and add the cream. Wait 3 hours, being careful not to disturb the yellowish skin that starts to develop on top of the cream. Place the pan in the refrigerator and refrigerate for 8 hours. Separate the clotted cream from the cream with a slotted spoon. Enjoy!

Problem: Article: Showing up to a party too early shows that you have nothing else to do, and could make people think you're desperate. Arriving too late may mean that you miss everything and the party is already over. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at the party when it's in full swing, typically around 11:30 p.m. Once the party is dwindling down make sure that you leave. It's embarrassing to be kicked out of the party once it's over. When groups of people start to leave, that's your cue. Not all frats are created equal, and many of them have different cultures and house rules. Make sure that when you are going to a frat house, you like the culture of the frat so you can meet people with similar interests and maximize your fun. Showing up to a party alone can increase your stress. If you bring friends to the party, you'll have someone to talk to before you can start warming up to strangers.  Make sure to bring people of both genders. Sometimes frat parties won't allow a group of guys to go in unless they have females with them. Don't forget to open up and be social with other people. Limit conversation with your friends so you can meet new people.
Summary:
Show up when the party is kicking into high gear and leave before it ends. Choose the frat house that's right for you. Bring a couple of friends.