Remove all but a few leaves, and discard discolored petals. Cut the flower stems to your desired length. Place the flowers stem-side down into the vase, so the stems are submerged at the end of the stem. Your hydrangea will slowly dry as the water gradually evaporates. Place the vase out of direct sunlight, since strong sun can cause the flowers to shrivel or fade. Don't top off the water, since this may cause the flowers to mold before drying. The drying process should take one to two weeks. Trim the stems if they are moist or discolored from being submerged in the water. Store the flowers in a plastic bag or place them in a vase and display.
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One-sentence summary -- Prepare the flowers for drying. Fill a vase or container with a couple inches of water. Allow the flowers to dry. Remove the dried flowers.

Consequences for a seduction could be very good, or very bad. Your friendship could give birth to a one-night stand or even a long-term relationship. On the other hand, things can get uncomfortable and awkward quickly. If this is the case, the best way to repair a friendship (provided you want to repair it) is by talking openly about what happened. Explain what you felt and why you wanted to do what you did. It's usually best not to pry into questions like why they rejected you. Focusing on the rejection itself can lead to bitterness on both ends. If all is indeed lost, you have to accept your losses. Not everything is going to work out the way you want it to; the same is especially true in pursuing relationships. If the seduction has failed for whatever reason, there's going to be a spot of awkwardness. It is best to turn this into an opportunity for both sides to vent their feelings and say how they feel. This may lessen the impact of the rejection, but it's necessary if you want to keep the friendship alive. Be honest with how you feel. If the other person tries to brush it off as a joke, it may be best to follow through with that and move past the episode as quickly as possible. Otherwise, it's a good idea to talk about what happened as friends. Make sure to let your friend that you care about them as a friend, in spite of any added attraction you've had for them. You might start a conversation with something like this: "I know how this might look. While I am attracted to you, I also value you as a great friend. I hope you don't think I feel any less of you because of this." Following the seduction, you need to move forward. This is true whether the seduction worked, you're staying friends, or the friendship was ruined as a result. The outcomes vary wildly, but even in the worst case, there is no benefit in letting yourself suffer over it. An important part of life lies in accepting your decisions and learning from them. Even if you regret making the seduction, you should forgive yourself as soon as you can. After all, you were taking a risk, and for that, you should feel proud of yourself. If the seduction fails completely and your friendship is terminated, fill the emotional void with something new and fresh. Keep yourself occupied. The people who heal from emotional pain the fastest are those who stay busy. Don't take it personally. Move on, and fuel your frustrations towards getting to a better place in life. If the seduction fails but you manage to remain friends, try to let things resume as they did. Staying friends is easiest if you manage to talk things through when the seduction happens. Accept that some feelings aren't mutual, while others are. If you're rejected at first and the friendship stays together, they might begin to see just how much you value them. If you let the subject be for the time being, there is the chance they might change their mind and realize what a catch you are.
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One-sentence summary -- Accept the consequences. Talk things through. Take things forward.

Meditation has been clinically show to reduce stress and anxiety, which in turn can lead to an improvement in health and immune system function. If you are feeling well enough, try getting a good meditation session and enjoy the benefits that it can bring. Here are some easy ways to get started: Take deep breaths and keep your focus on those breaths. If your mind wanders, return your focus to your breathing. Examine your body and notice how each part feels. If you find any areas of discomfort or tension, you can imagine them beginning to feel more relaxed. Read or listen to an important passage, poem, or song lyric. Take a few moments to reflect upon the meanings it holds for you. Even though you might not feel well, getting some laughs in can help boost your immune system and might make you feel better. Laughing has been shown to reduce stress levels and increase your bodies natural killer cells that fight of invading cells. Watch your favorite funny movie or television show. Listen to a comedy show or your favorite comedy podcast. Read a book that always makes you laugh. Use some of your free time to call up someone you love chatting with. Having a great conversation with a friend or family member has been proven to raise levels of oxytocin, which can help with healing and well being. Take some time for yourself during your sick day and do some light activity you enjoy. This can help take your mind off being sick and can improve your mood. Try some of the following examples to make your sick day an enjoyable one: Listen to music. Play a board or video game. Do your favorite craft or art if you feel well enough. Plan a future vacation. If you have a cold, you might want to try getting some exercise in during your sick day. Listen to what your body is telling you if you do exercise. Don't over do it and stop if you feel worse. Light exercise can alleviate some symptoms such as congestion. Exercise is fine if the only symptoms you have are a runny nose, congestion, or sneezing. Do not exercise if you have any symptoms in your chest, like coughing, wheezing, fever or muscle aches. Stop immediately if you start to feel worse.
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One-sentence summary -- Meditate. Laugh. Talk with a friend or loved one. Do something you love. Get in some light exercise.

The flavor of very thin steaks can easily be overwhelmed by a dry rub. Choose steaks that are at least 34 inch (1.9cm) thick. Look for cuts of steak that are well marbled with little or no connective tissue. Great choices are ribeye steaks, t-bone steaks, New York strip steak, and sirloin steaks.
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One-sentence summary --
Choose 34 inch (1.9cm) thick cut steaks.