INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Most colleagues will not stop you if you appear to be on a mission or in a hurry to get somewhere. If you are intercepted, try saying; "do you know which conference room the meeting is in?" Get out of chatting by saying that you are on your way for a quick bathroom break. Hopefully no one will be so rude as to question you on that! Let the chatterbox know that you are heading to the break room for a quick cup of coffee, tea or a snack anytime she catches you off guard in the hallway. If she insists on joining you in the break room, you can chat for as long as it takes to prepare your cup of coffee, and then say "I really must get back to it." Look for a colleague and immediately tell the chatterer that you have to speak with that person about an urgent matter. If no one else is around, you can say "have you seen Jim? I need to meet with him about this project that's due within the hour", and then purposefully rush off toward Jim's office. If the office magpie is keeping you from getting any work done, stop stressing out about it and give yourself a break. Tell your coworker that you have to be somewhere important at a certain time. There's no need to explain that you are simply going for a walk, just hurry out the door, and don't return to your desk until the coast is clear.

SUMMARY: Walk quickly through the office. Run to the restroom. Eat a snack. Enlist help from another coworker. Take a break.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Petanque is played with two teams. Decide which players will be on which team. There are three ways you can play: Doubles (2 players per team). Each player gets three boules. This is the most common way to play. Triples (3 players per team). Each player gets two boules. Singles (one against one). Each player gets three boules. Make sure they are the right material and size. Petanque boules should be metal, about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter, and weigh 1.5 pounds (700g). You should also have one target ball, known as the "cochonnet" or "jack." The jack should be 1.25 inches (3 cm) in diameter. The circle should be about 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter. Whenever any player is playing they must stand in the circle, and both of their feet must be planted on the ground. One team calls heads or tails before the coin is tossed. If the coin lands on that side, that team goes first.

SUMMARY: Split up into two teams. Pass out the boules to the members of each team. Draw a circle on the ground wherever you're playing the game. Flip a coin to see which team goes first.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: A quiet moment sitting next to each other is a good time to start a cuddle. Try arranging a candlelit movie night, and bring along a blanket to snuggle under if the weather is cold. You could also try a moment after a date that's gone particularly well, when you feel extra close and happy. Scoot closer and lean on him. Hopefully he should take the hint and respond. Put your hand on his knee, or wrap your arm around his shoulder and hug him close. If he hasn't moved toward you yet, turn and look at his face, and smile. If you like, you can lean in for a kiss. Some guys are shy and nervous about misinterpreting signals. Tell him you'd like to cuddle, and let him respond at his own pace. If he still doesn't respond, have a conversation about it, as described in the next section.

SUMMARY: Choose your moment. Lay your head on your boyfriend's shoulder. Put your hand on him. Look into his eyes. Ask him to cuddle.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Pour 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of almond oil into a dark-colored glass bottle. Add 1 to 2 drops of one of the essential oils listed below based on your need. Close the bottle, then shake it to mix the oil blend. Apply a few drops of the blend to a freshly-washed face, then store the bottle in a cool, dry, dark place. Aging skin: chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, helichrysum, myrrh, palmarosa, rose, or sandalwood Dry skin: chamomile, geranium, helichrysum, lavender, myrrh, palmarosa, rose, or sandalwood Sensitive: chamomile, lavender, geranium, or palmarosa Combine the ingredients listed below in a glass jar, preferably a dark one. Apply a few drops of the oil to your face every night after you have finished washing it. Store the bottle in a cool, dry, dark place. 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sweet almond oil 4 drops of carrot seed essential oil 4 drops of sandalwood essential oil 4 drops of rose or lavender essential oil Pour the ingredients listed below into a 2-ounce (60-milliliter) glass bottle, preferably a dark one. Close the bottle, then shake it to mix everything together. Apply a few drops to your face in the morning and/or evening. 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rosehip seed oil 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sweet almond oil 10 drops cypress essential oil 10 drops geranium essential oil 7 drops frankincense essential Oil Place the ingredients listed below into a glass jar. Set the jar into a pot filled with 3 to 4 inches (7.62 to 10.16 centimeters) of boiling water. Let the ingredients melt, then stir them together. Pour the mixture into a 4-ounce (120-milliliter) glass jar. Let it sit at room temperature until it hardens, then put the lid on. Apply the cream to your face after washing it every morning and/or evening. Store the jar in a cool, dry place. cup (60 milliliters) almond oil 2 tablespoons (26 grams) coconut oil 2 tablespoons (28 grams) beeswax teaspoon vitamin E oil 1 tablespoon (15 grams) shea butter Combine all of the ingredients in a glass bottle--a dark-colored one would be the best. Massage a few drops of the oil onto your body in the evening before going to bed. Store the bottle in a cool, dry, dark place for up to three months. 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rosehip oil 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) almond oil 6 drops frankincense essential oil 6 drops rose essential oil 4 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops myrrh essential oil

SUMMARY:
Create a facial oil. Make an anti-wrinkle oil. Mix together a firming and anti-aging serum. Whip up an anti-aging face cream. Create a rosehip and almond body oil.