Usually, this is a table or kitchen countertop. Make sure that the surface is flat and not tilted so that your soda machine sits upright. It will also be helpful to set up your soda machine near a sink so that you can fill up your bottle with water later. Your soda machine comes with a carbonator. This is a metal canister that says "SodaStream CO2" on it. Remove the plastic seal from the top of the canister and throw it away. Then, unscrew the plastic cap. Always read the manual for your specific soda machine before you start setting it up. The back cover of your soda machine will pop off easily. Pull it from the hole that is on the back of your machine while you hold the rest of the machine steady with your other hand. Place the cover to the side. Place the carbonator canister into the hold where the cover was on your soda machine. Depending on the model of your SodaStream, this will either be the very back of your machine or the top. Turn the carbonator about 3 times in a clockwise position until it is screwed in all the way. Make sure it is held in place tightly and doesn't wiggle around. If you have a smaller model of the SodaStream, you will not need to screw your canister in. Put the cover back onto your SodaStream to lock the carbonator in place. Make sure the cover is on securely before you start using your machine. No matter what model of SodaStream you have, make sure your cover clicks into place when you put it back on. Your SodaStream may have a CO2 meter that will warn you when your carbonator is running low. If it does, reset the meter each time you put in a new canister by holding down the "reset" button for 5 seconds.

Summary: Set the soda machine on a sturdy surface, like a countertop or table. Remove the plastic seal and unscrew the cap from the carbonator. Take off the back cover from your soda machine. Insert the carbonator into the soda machine. Screw the top of the canister into the top of your soda machine. Replace the back cover on your soda machine.

Never use chemical cleaners on petrified wood. Petrified wood is very fragile. It should usually be cleaned with warm water alone. If you need a cleaning product, use something extremely mild only in small amounts. Even mild cleaning products may harm petrified wood. Before applying your product all over your wood, test it on a small portion of the wood. See if it causes any damage before applying the product all over your wood. Abrasive brushes should never be used on petrified wood. Use soft cloths only to clean your wood. Things like scrub pads or steel wool should never be used to buff out stains. Make sure the water you use to clean your wood is lukewarm only. Hot water can damage petrified wood. If your water is hot to the touch, it is too hot to use on petrified wood.

Summary: Do not use harsh products on petrified wood. Test products on small areas first. Do not use abrasive brushes. Avoid hot water.

In order for you to be fun at a party, you need to be having fun at a party. If you're a nervous wreck, you won't want to talk to other people or participate in any of the activities of the party. Take a moment to calm your nerves before you start to interact with people at the party. Take some deep breaths if you start to feel anxious. Focus your thoughts on the present and the positive aspects of being at a fun party. Consider getting a drink to loosen up. You need to keep your phone on you in case someone is trying to contact you, but you don't want to be glued to it and miss out on the party. People will also think that you're disinterested and aren't any fun. When you arrive, put your phone in your pocket or purse so you can have fun at the party. Turn your ringer on loud so you can hear your phone. Set your phone to vibrate if you don't want your ringer to go off during the party and embarrass you. when you talk to people. Give people your full attention when they're talking to you so they know you're listening to them. If you're constantly looking around the party while someone is answering you, then they'll think that you're rude and you don't care about what they have to say. People will think that you're more fun if they feel like you like them and value their opinions. to loosen people up. Jokes are an easy way to break the ice and get people comfortable around you. People will have more fun if they're relaxed and loose. Don't be afraid to make jokes at your own expense, either. It shows people that you're silly and fun. Try making cheesy impressions of people at the party, but don't tease people too much or hurt their feelings. Tell the corniest joke or most awful pun that you know. People love to talk about themselves, so an easy way to get them talking to and having fun with you is to simply let them do it. Whether you're on the dance floor, next to the chips and dip, or even away from the music, asking someone at the party about their life and what they like to do for fun is a surefire way to make yourself fun. You can start with basic questions like, "So, what do you do for a living?" That will usually get the ball rolling and allows you to ask follow-up questions. If a song is playing, ask them if they know the song or like the music. Even if they don't like it, it gets a conversation started. Try asking something personal and specific like, "What is your biggest fear?" People may get a kick out an engaging question as opposed to the small talk that often occurs at parties. Visit all of the different spaces of the party and talk to the different people and groups of people. If you stand in one spot or section of the party, you'll limit the people you meet and the fun that you have. People will remember you if you work your way around the party to have fun with them. Ignore the impulse to stay in one spot with familiar people and get out of your comfort zone to have a little fun! It's a party, you should have fun, but be sure to drink in moderation. Alcohol is a great way to loosen people up and have fun, but nobody likes a sloppy drunk person at a party. Be sure to drink plenty of water in addition to any alcohol that you consume.
Summary: Try to calm your nerves so you can engage people. Put your phone away when you get to the party. Make eye contact Tell jokes Ask people questions about themselves. Move around the party to talk to more people. Try not to drink too much.