how to annoy people in an elevator

How many times have you felt a sudden urge to break a social norm, act completely out of character, or just plain silly? An elevator ride would be a prime opportunity to try this out. I can't say that I've ever behaved in a ridiculous manner in an elevator setting, but it sure would be amusing because the people with you are forced to put up with whatever it is you have up your sleeve!

First, preferably get rid of your parents; they will most likely foil your plans or apologize to the others on your behalf, and therefore, ruin the joke. You should enlist the help of little sibling instead if that's an option. After that, act as naturally as possible entering the elevator, and pick a spot to stand. Now that you're safe and sound on the elevator, it's time for the real fun to begin. First thing's first: if there are multiple other passengers, pick a victim. Slowly move closer and closer to this person until you brush shoulders--this will get the person's attention. At this point, you have two choices--either give a cheeky grin and remain uncomfortably close, or you can obnoxiously/too loudly blurt out "MY BAD," or if you're feeling especially bold, "EXCUSE YOU."

Next, shift back to your original position. At each new floor say "Ding!," and every time a new person gets on, salute them and say "Welcome aboard!" After that, start meowing occasionally. By now, you have most certainly captured the attention of everyone else on the elevator and they are all probably getting pretty fed up with you, but you're not finished yet! Begin to crash from side to side as if you're sailing in rough seas, and then casually suggest you all join in a sing-along. When no one says anything, act extremely insulted. For your finale, unzip your suitcase slightly, and while peering inside, ask, "Got enough air in there?" Now not only will all of the other passengers think you're genuinely bizarre, but now they'll be worried that you're hiding a body and that you are a mentally-ill murderer! Mission complete!

How to create a home entertainment/relaxation center that nobody will disturb.

I like my privacy. Earlier this year I wrote about how I like to walk in order to relax and be alone for a while. That is nice but as the weather turns cold it becomes hard. I live with five people in my house, which causes things to get a little crowded. This is why I like our basement. I have turned it into my own cave and I don't really like people interrupting my relaxation time there. So, I have a few strategies to ensure that nobody would want to come down and bother me, maybe one of you will find something useful.

First, keep tabs on the temperature to make it uncomfortable for anyone but you. In general most of my family likes it to be cool in the house. I prefer it warm so this step is easy for me, I just crank up the heater so everyone else roasts down there. If you don't have a heater or air conditioning unit in your place, then just open a door or window. If you have problems with either extreme, just remember you can change what your wearing so that you will be comfortable.

Second, make sure it smells. I don't mean live in absolute squalor, as this would attract attention of a different sort, but just make sure your other people are uncomfortable. One of my personal favorites is to " lose" a shirt that you have freshly sweated on somewhere. Give it a day or two and the results will become apparent. If you have a particular distaste for body odor then substitute sweaty gym clothes for a damp towel, few things are more uncomfortable to the nose than stale water. Also, if you have a certain food that excites the gases withing your body, then perhaps you might eat a large amount of it and then let nature follow its course. However, I would avoid the use of spoiled food or drinks as this will attract annoyance such as ants and angry parents.

Finally, understand the likes and dislikes of your family and use them to your advantage. For instance, when my father comes down to the basement, rather than appease him by watching the newest football game, I turn on my fantasy role-playing game in which I am wood elf who slays dragons and seduces fair, lizard people maidens with my emo-y eyes and skilled lute playing. Or maybe when my brother comes down wearing his " insert post-2000 crappy hard whiny rock band name" t-shirt, I begin to blast Marvin Gaye or Hall and Oates until flees before me.

If you are still reading perhaps I helped you with something, so I am going to finish this and return to being a wood elf. Goodbye

How to Study for a Test

You know what day tomorrow is. You've been putting it off for the past days. But now that it's tomorrow, you have no choice but to do something about it. Of course, that big test that may or may not heavily impact your grade if you do bad. But fear not; for in here, you will find study tips that have been proven countless times by experts to increase your grade.

You just arrived home after a long day, and you're already feeling the pressure of the test. The teacher was going on and on about what's going to be on the test, but you been slacking off during this chapter and didn't really understand anything. Don't worry, even the toughest of concepts can be learned if you just spent a little one-on-one time with your book.

But you just got home, right? No need to start studying right away, you still have the rest of the day. Watch some TV, listen to some music, do mischievous things to your pet if you have one. The important thing here is that you will be totally relaxed and ready when the studying starts.

So after a couple hours of doing the preparation, you should be totally prepared for the studying. Retreat back to your room; you don't want to be bothered by the parents or annoying siblings during a time of such importance. Now, get out your book and turn to pag – wait a second.

Look at how dirty your room is. Yes, you have neglected to clean it for as long as you could remember. But now that you're going to be studying in here, don't you think you owe it yourself to study in a comfortable environment? Definitely, so get to it!

Alright, you cleaned your room down to the last dust-bunny and everything is organized the way it should be. Now, you're ready truly ready to study. But hold on to that thought for a moment, because it's dinner time, and you surely can't study on an empty stomach.

After dinner, spend some time with your family watching TV or talking about life. School is important, but not more important than quality time with the family. Because if you don't have family, what do you have?

Finally, that's done and you're heading back to your room so you can start studying. No, really. You get out your books again, and get ready to immerse yourself in the knowledge that those pages are eager to teach you. But wait, are you sure you don't want to surf the internet just a little before? Promise yourself five minutes just to check out the latest news; you still have plenty of time.

What? What do you mean two hours? What happened to five minutes? Well, what's done is done. It's already ten, you should probably be heading to bed. Yes, you normally don't go to bed until twelve or one, but it's crucial that you get the extra sleep tonight. You have a test tomorrow.

Or, you could just play Skyrim. The end result is the same.

How to Transcribe Music

Music is an art that requires listening. And this is the most important idea when learning and instrument. Transcribing is learning by listening. You listen to the music and then learn how to play it. This is the best approach to learning new music because it allows you to internalize the music. Transcribing requires thinking, it requires that you understand the music instead of simply reading notes. Most famous rock musicians and other contemporary genres learned the majority of their licks and information by listening and learning the music of their favorite artists.

Transcribing is difficult at first. First listen to the song you want to learn all the way through. Listen for possible licks that you want to learn or certain parts of the song that you enjoy. Next isolate the part of the song you want to learn. I like to remember the spot in the song on my ipod so I can repeat over and over until I get it. Then start small. Try to distinguish the first note of the lick, or the first chord of the the song by testing all the notes on you instrument. Eventually, you will hit the root, 3rd or 5th and you will know the chord. Then move to the next part. It will take lots of practice, but this approach is much better than squandering your time learning to read music. You do not need to learn to read music to play guitar, or piano or other instrument for that matter. You simply need to listen to the music. You only need to learn to read music if you want to play classical music, and, if you do, then by go ahead and learn. Transcribing is far better though.

pencil flippin

If you are ever bored in class and find that there is nothing to do and all you have is your pencil then you can learn how to flick a pencil around a hand. First of all you need a pencil, preferably heavier like a pen. It is also advantageous to use a longer device; the reason for this is that you don't want the writing implement to fly off your hand when it twirls. Prepare mentally for a lot of failing because it is something that needs to be practiced over and over again. Fret not, for everytime the pencil falls, it only needs to be picked up again.
Prepare the flip by holding it between the thumb and the index finger. To start, tap the pencil with your middle finger lightly and let it go around the thumb. A person that is new to this usually twitches their hand, especially their thumb, so don't. Leave the thumb alone and get used to the feeling of the pencil going around your thumb. Naturally it will go a revolution and end up in your hand up in the same direction. Once you get the concept down, it is advisable to use the ring finger as support before flipping it. Eventually this will become habitual and somewhat mezmerizing to watch.
Like previously mentioned, there will be failing. There will also be alot of annoying clacking noises when it is dropped. You might even make the person next to you mad, but don't stop. After the pencil flipping becomes natural, there are other tricks that you can do with the pencil, such as stopping the rotation and flipping it back with the index finger. But that's for another time.

Creating an Artistic Masterpiece

Whenever you see someone try to draw, do you sometimes catch them trying too hard, and making those jagged lines in a futile attempt to look "real?" Well, I have seen such a thing one too many times, and it just saddens me to see such a waste of material that could be used to create great artwork.

First, when trying to create a work of art, don't focus on making it realistic. That's just insulting to nature when you're trying to emulate its beauty on paper. Instead, focus on style. What makes every artist great is that they have a style they are known for. My style is one of minimalism. Just a few lines and strokes will create something that actually looks like something. There is no need for me to incorporate detail when all you need are a few strokes and the simplicity will reveal its beauty.

Next, once you've chosen your subject you should simply go with the flow. Those are books that give you step by step instructions using shapes and such to create the artwork's form seem useless to me. Who wants to see a horse made of rectangles? It's just a hassle to erase all those lines. Instead, just simply trace what your mind sees. It's hard to explain, but that's basically how talented artists operate.

If you aren't able to draw, then go with abstract art. No, it's not that Jackson Pollock stuff where you throw some crap on paper and call it art. Instead, use colors, or shapes. But don't make it random and act high and mighty, claiming to be an artist. Style is always the one thing that you should focus on.

Now, art shouldn't be limited to looking real, or appearing to be detailed. As I have said, style is the most important thing. Don't overdo things. Simplicity is beauty. Make something that looks "cool" to you, and don't copy others. If you think it's cool, chances are other people will think so too. Unless it's me.

How to walk a dog

Walking your dog may sound like an impossible task, but it is actually quite easy. Just follow these steps and you will be done in no time.

First, grab the leash. You will need one of these in order to walk said canine. There are wide varieties of leashes to choose from at your local pet store. With the leash having been grabbed, attach the clip to the dog’s collar. Be careful not to be too forceful here, as there is possibility of killing the dog. You just need to gently lock it into place.

Next, walk the dog to the door and lead it out. Make sure you walk in familiar neighborhoods as venturing out in the ghetto can be unfortunate. While walking, check for potential dangers always. One second, you could be walking along with not a care in the world, then suddenly ninjas attack and set your dog on fire; could you live with that on your conscience? Walk at a steady pace, not too fast, nor too slow, but just right. When you arrive home, take the collar off safely and you are done.