Dinner or evening parties may be the first kind that everyone thinks of. But a party at another time of day can be less expensive and more memorable. For instance, you could host a lunch party that focuses on finger foods like bruschetta. A brunch party can also be fun, and it's easy to come up with inexpensive dishes like omelettes. You don't have to go all-out when it comes to feeding your guests. Pasta dishes, casseroles, and stews can all be inexpensive. It's also easy to make a large amount at one time, so everyone will have plenty to eat and you'll have more time to mingle. For an even more inexpensive option, ask each guest to bring a food or drink of their own to share. If you're wary of calling it a "potluck," refer to it as a "recipe exchange." It can be lots of fun to learn about each other's favorites! If you don't want your guests to be responsible for the whole meal, you can ask them to bring just part, like a drink or dessert, and you provide the main food. Serving finger foods and small plates gives people more opportunities to mingle, instead of being stuck at a seat with a full meal. It can also cut your party costs. Think about serving dishes like: Chips and dip Soup shooters Meat skewers Vegetable trays Fresh fruit Chocolates Everyone wants dessert, so why not cut to the chase? Host a party where you serve a few desserts. Even store-bought desserts will be a hit. You can also ask guests to bring their favorite so everyone can share and sample. These can be inexpensive crowd-pleasers like: Ice cream with a variety of toppings A simple pie, like apple or cherry A cake A trifle Pastries Cookies Chocolates or candies Brownies Custard or pudding Party costs can add up quickly when you factor in alcohol. To avoid this, you could always throw a "dry" party. Or, you could feature a "signature" drink at your party so that you only have to choose certain drinks instead of having a fully-stocked bar. For instance, you could serve a drink with sloe gin in it for Halloween, and call it a "vampire cocktail." Alternatively, you could go with one drink that you know is a favorite of your guests. If you serve alcoholic drinks, make sure to have some non-alcoholic options for those who are designated drivers or prefer to abstain.
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One-sentence summary -- Host a lunch or brunch party. Cook simple but crowd-pleasing dishes. Go for a potluck or recipe exchange. Stick to snacks and appetizers instead of entrees. Throw a desert party. Keep alcohol to a minimum.

A curious mind seeks to be educated. By asking questions, you can find out a lot of things that many people don't know and won't ever know. There is no limit to how many questions you can ask, or should ask. Be aware that some people are annoyed by questions. In fact, the less a person knows, and the less patient a person, the more a question will bug that person. That in itself tells you a great deal. Try to expand your mind by learning beyond your comfort zone and seeing how other people think, perceive and understand things. If you only ever see rom-coms, go and see a documentary or an action film instead. If you only ever read comics, try a novel instead. If you only ever see car rallies, go and see a museum exhibition instead. Curiosity is about pushing yourself beyond what you're used to. There will be times when you feel really uncomfortable, out of your depth and perhaps even upset when trying to learn new things. This can happen especially where you feel dumb, unlearned or when your beliefs and values are challenged. These are the very times when you should keep pushing yourself to learn and to become wiser about whatever it is you've been avoiding.
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One-sentence summary -- Be curious. Read, watch and see things that you don't know anything about. Challenge yourself.

Track when you feel tired, how long your sleepiness lasts, and any changes you've noticed since taking Xanax. Write down what you try to alleviate the sleepiness and if it helps. Write down your symptoms in a notebook or use a phone application to track them. Once you've tracked your symptoms, share them with your prescriber. Present this information to your prescriber so that they can see what your symptoms are, how long they last, and what interventions you've tried. Your prescriber may choose to adjust your dosage or switch medications for you. Keep in mind that medications inherently have side-effects that may be unpleasant. You may need to decide whether your sleepiness is livable and if the positives of Xanax outweigh the costs. If you find it too difficult to stay awake and you've tried various methods, it may be time to discuss changing medications. If you take medication for anxiety long-term, consider switching to another type of anti-anxiety that doesn't induce drowsiness. For example, ask your prescriber about taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) medication, which have a lower chance of dependency and may have different side-effects. SSRI medication also is safe for long-term use. Talk to your prescriber to see if this medication is right for you.
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One-sentence summary -- Monitor your symptoms. Tell your prescriber about your sleepiness. Ask about alternative medications.

Instead of holding the yarn behind the left needle, bring it in front so it's close to you. If you forget and put the yarn behind, the stitch on your left needle will look like 2 stitches instead of 1. Don't worry about making mistakes as you work on this practice swatch. Pay attention to the mistakes you make, so you know how to prevent them in the future.
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Bring the working yarn to front.