Problem: Article: You might have seen people online or friends doing stunts with pogo sticks. Only do what you are comfortable doing and don't do anything you are not ready to try. Make sure you can do regular jumping with ease before you attempt any tricks. Once you have control of your pogo stick, you can try jumping with one foot. Start jumping how you normally would. When you have a good rhythm going, take the foot off the pogo stick that is not dominate. (If you are right footed, take off your left foot). Lean to the side of the pogo stick that does not have a foot on it to try to center yourself perfectly. To jump without any hands, start jumping how you would normally jump. Then, use your knees to get a good grip on the pogo stick. Slowly take your hands off of the pogo stick handles. Make sure to continue to jump, securing the pogo stick with your knees and using your knees to pull the pogo stick up. Once you start jumping with no hands have somebody give you a ball. You can use a basketball and shoot it in a basket while you are on the pogo stick.
Summary: Don't do anything you aren't ready to do. Jump with one foot. Jump with no hands.

Problem: Article: If you're new to a community, take the time to call on nearby houses to introduce yourself. Tell your new neighbors what led you to the area, where you live, and say a little about your life. Walk up to the door and knock or ring the bell. If or when someone answers, smile, greet them, and say you're new to the community. Say something like, "Hi, my name is Mabel. I just moved in across the street to start a new job in the area and wanted to introduce myself." If the neighbor seems friendly, try to engage in a bit of small talk. "How long have you lived on this street? What's the community like? Is it close-knit?" On the other hand, go out of your way to meet and greet new members of the community. Take a welcome basket to them and introduce yourself. At first, this may seem strange. You might be from a big city or other place where people don't interact on the sidewalk. However, there are lots of places where it's polite or even expected to acknowledge, smile, and say hello to others in public. Do this enough in your neighborhood and chances are you'll start to recognize others, and be recognized. Make eye contact when you pass someone on the sidewalk. A visual acknowledgement goes a long way. If the other person returns your eye contact, smile or nod your head. You can also add a greeting, like "Hello," "Good afternoon," or "How are you?" "Nice weather today" is another good one. Keep in mind that this is really only for one-on-one situations, like when you pass one or two people on the sidewalk or walk past a neighbor's yard. It doesn't work well on busy streets. Neighborhood watches are groups that work together to prevent crime in local communities. The purpose is a serious undertaking and takes lots of cooperation and planning. It's a great venue to get to know your neighbors better. First of all, try to recruit interested neighbors to form a planning committee. Advertise and hold an initial meeting to canvass your other neighbors' interest. You should also contact your local police department or sheriff's office and invite a representative to attend. Establish the aim of the program. For instance, determine what sort of concerns your community has on crime. Ideally, the watch will look out for each other's families and property and contact police in case of any suspicious activity. If the response is positive, elect block captains who can mediate between the community and police. Work with local authorities so that members get proper training on home security, crime prevention, and crime reporting. Post signs around the area and establish a means of communication, like a phone tree or a regular newsletter. The key thing in getting to know your neighbors is to communicate with them. Try holding a big sale or block party, for example, or anything that will lead to interaction, socialization, and cooperation. Try a block-wide garage sale. Canvas the community to see who might be interested in contributing items or volunteering to work the sale. Make sure to advertise! Or, ask around to see whether your neighbors would like to hold a block party. Block parties are great for socializing and don't require that much work. You can make it a potluck or BYOF affair. If you're ambitious, ask the local police about temporarily closing your street for the sale or party. That way, you'll have much more room to mingle and chat.
Summary: Introduce yourself. Smile and say hello. Start a neighborhood watch. Organize a garage sale or block party.

Problem: Article: Why did the two of you get into a fight? Sometimes friends disagree and need to clear the air, just like couples argue. Fighting isn't always bad; you can express your feelings and resolve misunderstandings. But sometimes, a fight may be bigger than a simple disagreement, and it may cause you to reevaluate your friendship. Know your limits. There may be some behaviors that you consider unforgivable. For example, you may not be able to tolerate betrayal, gossip, or cheating. If your fight crossed one of these lines, you may decide you need to end the friendship. Sometimes friends may fight over different values. If this is the case, you may want to determine if sharing differing belief systems is a deal-breaker. For example, while you may not share the same political views, is this something that you can get past? Maybe you could agree to not talk about politics, or to share your views without arguing and agreeing to stop if things get hostile. Some friends may just be more confrontational, and having fights with each other is common. One or both of you may have certain behaviors that always trigger arguments. You may also notice fight patterns in your relationship, particularly if you have been friends for a while. Consider your personalities. You may just be two people who like to argue -- with everyone or each other -- a lot. As long as that works for both of you, then it's probably not necessary to end the friendship. But if you feel like you are fighting a lot, you might want to consider talking to your friend about arguing less. You and your friend may always find yourself fighting because of someone's bad habits; for example, you are perpetually late in meeting your friend. If that's the case, it may be better to address the behavior rather than end the friendship. For example, you may notice that you and your friend don't argue for long stretches at a time about anything, then all of the sudden have a huge blow-up which leaves you not speaking for weeks. You may want to talk to your friend about being more open to sharing when you disagree with each other at the time, rather than letting resentment build up. Does your friend have a pattern of fighting with other friends frequently? Do they provoke fights or end a lot of friendships? If it seems like this is a pattern with your friend, you may want to take steps to end the friendship. There will likely be drama again in the future. If your friend is the kind of person who is always stirring up drama and making you feel as though you are walking on eggshells around them, afraid you will say the wrong thing, it is probably best that you distance yourself from them. How do you feel when you are with your friend? Does your friend lift you up, make you feel good about yourself, listen to you and support you? Or do you feel like your friendship is not genuine, or that you are always relieved at the end of your time together? If your friendship leaves you feeling more drained than fulfilled, it may be time to move on. You may have physical or emotional stress symptoms every time you are around your friend. For example, do you feel a knot in your stomach or a tightening in your chest when you are around your friend? Do you feel anxious, irritable, or competitive in their presence? If so, this may not be the healthiest friendship for you, and you may wish to disengage.
Summary:
Consider the reasons behind your fight. Look at the history of your friendship. Think about your friend's behavior. Consider your feelings about the friendship.