Problem: Article: Wipe off any dirt and grime near the hole. Once the area around the hole is clean, dry the area with a dry rag or paper towel. Shoe Goo works best for holes in the soles of shoes. If you want to repair a hole in the top of your shoe with Shoe Goo, keep in mind the hole will still be noticeable even after you fill it in. Rub the coarse side of the sandpaper back and forth over the hole until you see scratches starting to form. The scratches on the sole will help the Shoe Goo stick to the sole. Use a piece of duct tape that's large enough to cover the entire hole. The duct tape should go on the inside of your shoe. The duct tape will prevent the Shoe Goo from getting inside your shoe when you apply it. Shoe Goo is a thick, clear adhesive that hardens when it dries. Squeeze the tube of Shoe Goo and slowly move the tube across the hole as the Shoe Goo comes out. Stop squeezing once the entire hole is covered with Shoe Goo. You can find a tube of Shoe Goo online or at your local shopping center. Shoe Goo doesn't stick to ice. If you missed any spots, cover them with Shoe Goo using the ice cube. Spread the Shoe Goo with the ice cube until it's in a flat, even layer over the hole. Don't rush the drying process or the Shoe Goo may not adhere properly. Place your shoe in a safe spot where nothing will disturb it for 24 hours. Brush the sandpaper back and forth over the Shoe Goo until it's flush with the rest of your shoe sole. Make sure there aren't any bumps in the Shoe Goo or you'll be able to feel them when you're walking in your shoes.
Summary: Clean the area around the hole in your shoe with a wet rag. Use 120-grit sandpaper to scratch up the area around the hole. Remove the insole and apply a piece of duct tape over the hole. Turn your shoe over and cover the hole with Shoe Goo. Use an ice cube to spread the Shoe Goo in an even layer over the hole. Let the Shoe Goo dry for 24 hours. Sand down the Shoe Goo with 120-grit sandpaper.

Problem: Article: . Forgiveness is more about you than it is about other people. Carrying resentments about people who have hurt your feelings is harmful to your well-being. Therefore, it is beneficial to your happiness and well-being to forgive the people who have hurt you, even if they do not apologize to you. Try writing a letter to the person that you do not send. In the letter, express how being left out made you feel and explain that you want to forgive the person for your own benefit. . If a group of people have been excluding you on a regular basis, then it may be time to look for some new friends. Real friends do not exclude you. Look for people who will appreciate you for who you are and who will not do things to hurt your feelings, such as leaving you out. Try joining a special interest club or after-school sports team to meet people who will share your interests. . Another way to avoid being left out is to take the initiative and invite people to do things with you. Invite your friends to meet you at the mall or to go see a movie with you over the weekend. Or, throw a party and invite everyone, even those who have excluded you in the past. . It is hard to be left out, but sometimes having time to yourself is a luxury so try to enjoy it if you can. If you are left out and you don't have anything else to do, then try to do things that you really want to do on your own. For example, you can read that book you have been dying to check out, finish drawing a self-portrait, take a long bubble bath, or watch one of your favorite movies.
Summary: Forgive the people who excluded you Look for inclusion elsewhere Invite people to do things with you Enjoy your alone time

Problem: Article: Think about how long you were unemployed. Does it merit getting addressed in your cover letter? These days, it is not uncommon for employment searches to take six months. Several years of unemployment will raise questions. Many employers may fear this gap is prison time or a job you are unable to list on your resume due to gross negligence. Smaller gaps do not likely need to be addressed at this stage. If you have had longer gaps between employment, you may wish to address them in your cover letter. If you feel you must, then make sure to do so in brief. When there are large gaps of unemployment, or even more than one gap in employment, you may wish to choose a different resume format. A functional resume lists work experience in skill/position-related categories, as opposed to chronologically. In this way you highlight the nature of your work experience. Create categories like "Customer Service Experience" and "Managerial Experience". This will avoid highlighting any gaps of time. Omit months. Especially when you have worked jobs for a number of years, this can give you a little bit of wiggle room around the start and end of employment. List positions held for the longest amount of time first. This will show off your commitment, and your ability to responsibly hold a job for long periods of time.
Summary: Evaluate the circumstances. Decide if you need to address it in your cover letter. Change the style of your resume.

Problem: Article: Getting a positive result back from an STD test can sometimes be an emotional experience. You may feel embarrassed, frustrated, sad, angry, or ashamed. You may not know what to do next. Having these thoughts is OK. Give yourself time to process your emotions. You don't have to feel bad for having an STD. You're already better off than you were before your test. Now, you know about it and can start getting treatment. Know that you are not alone if you get a positive STD diagnosis. Some STDs are extremely common. For instance, in the U.S., most sexually active men and women will get at least one case of HPV during their life. If you test positive for an STD, you have a responsibility to tell anyone that you've had sex with while you might have had the disease. This can understandably be an awkward experience, but it's a necessary one. By telling these people, you give them the chance to get tested themselves. If they have the disease, they can start treatment as soon as possible. If you test positive for a serious STD, like HIV, notifying past partners can be life-saving. Talk to your doctor about the results of your STD test. Usually, you will have the chance to do this when you receive your test results. A positive test will usually come with instructions to schedule an appointment. The quicker you start receiving treatment, the better the process of recovery is likely to be. Some STDs caused by bacteria, yeast, and parasites have "cures" that is, medicines that can make the disease go away forever. For instance, gonorrhea can usually be cured with antibiotics. However, STDs caused by viruses don't have cures. In some cases, you must wait for your body to fight off the virus on its own. In others, the virus stays with you for life, though treatment can make symptoms disappear and make it much harder to spread the virus. If you have an STD, it's your responsibility to notify any sexual partners prior to sex. Certain types of protection can help prevent the infection from spreading through sex. The easiest, most widely-available means of protecting against STDs is by using condoms. A male or female condom will greatly reduce the risk of giving your sexual partner an STD. However, this is only if it completely covers the infected area. Even condoms are not 100% effective, however, so it's important for both partners to make an informed decision before having sex. See our condom article for more information.
Summary:
Give yourself time to deal with your emotions. Share the results with your sexual partner(s). Begin a doctor-recommended treatment plan. Prevent the spread of your STD if you have one.