Problem: Article: While most auditions will have a specific scene or group of scenes that you are required to perform, you may sometimes be asked to come up with your own material. That's why it's a good idea to work on a monologue or two, so you'll always be ready when an audition comes up. Make sure to choose a piece that really allows you to showcase your acting skills. If you're not sure what monologue(s) to prepare, consider some of your favorite movies -- there's bound to be a piece in one of them that will work. It's usually best to choose an age-appropriate monologue. If possible, find one that's delivered by character who's as close to you in age as possible. In many cases, the casting company will send you a script or "sides," which are just the portion of the script that pertain to the character that you're reading for, in advance of the audition. Don't just glance at your lines a couple of times to try to memorize them -- make an effort to understand the character and figure out the best way to play the scene. Many casting directors won't mind if you hold your script or sides during your audition. However, it's best if you don't read directly from it. Instead, just glance at it occasionally to remind yourself of the lines. If you really want an acting career, you must take every audition seriously. While you may not have a job yet, you should act like a professional, so the casting director is comfortable working with you. That means being open to any suggestions that he or she might make and being willing to do the scene several times to get it right. Make sure to project confidence during your audition. If you don't believe that you're good enough for the part, the casting director probably won't either. Acting is an extremely competitive business, even for children. As a result, you're probably going to go on many auditions that don't end in a job -- but that doesn't mean you should lose faith in your skills as an actor. As with most things, practice makes perfect, so the more you audition, the better you'll become at impressing casting directors. If you realize at some point that you're no longer having fun pursuing an acting career, talk to your parents. You shouldn't keep at it if it only makes you feel bad about yourself. And maybe if you cant do these things at school then maybe start a little drama club for you and your friends!
Summary: Prepare a monologue. Study the script or sides. Treat it like work. Don't get discouraged.

Problem: Article: Wait for the congregation to sing the hymn of response during service. When the pastor invites prospective new members to join the church, present yourself. If you've never been baptized before, allow yourself to be now. If you've already been baptized and shown proof, skip this step. Affirm your acceptance of Jesus Christ and your commitment to the United Methodist Church. Answer the following questions in the affirmative when prompted by the pastor: "As a member of Christ's universal church, will you be loyal to Christ through the United Methodist Church, and do all in your power to strengthen its ministries?" "As a member of this congregation, will you faithfully participate in its ministries by your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness?" Join the pastor at the end of service to greet your fellow worshipers as a full member of the church.
Summary: Attend a Sunday service. Accept baptism. Confess your faith. Meet your new congregation.

Problem: Article: Woodlice stay hydrated by absorbing humid air and eating food. To keep the soil and atmosphere in the habitat moist, fill a spray bottle with water. Then spritz the leaves and soil of the habitat until they're moist. Feel the soil every day and spray it whenever it feels dry to the touch. Although the woodlice can eat the leaves that you put in their habitat, they'll need produce to nibble on. Put slices of raw potatoes, carrots, apples, or pears onto the leaves and leave them for the woodlice to eat. Replace the produce every few days so the food doesn't begin to mold. If you're planning on keeping the woodlice for over a week, you'll need to clean out the habitat. Remove leaves that are molding and replace some of the soil with fresh soil. If you're using a terrarium or aquarium, wipe down the glass if there's dirt or smudges on it. While it's safe to keep them for longer, you should release them into their natural habitat so they can mate. If you'd like to take a woodlouse out of its container to observe, carefully pick it up with your thumb and forefinger. Leave it in the palm of your hand until it unrolls. You can also set it down on a flat surface so you can count how many legs it has and watch how it moves. Use light pressure when you pick up the woodlice since it's easy to accidentally crush them with too much pressure.
Summary: Spray the habitat to keep it moist. Give the woodlice fresh produce. Clean the container if you keep the woodlice for more than 1 week. Hold the woodlice gently when you want to handle them.

Problem: Article: While many families may already have an annual tradition, make sure to send your invites early if this is the first year organizing a family Christmas. When creating your invite list, make sure that you are aware of any conflicts between family members or extended family to avoid any awkwardness. Depending on how many people you invite, be sure to create a menu for enough people and with plenty of recipes you can cook ahead of time. If you're inviting a large number of people, save yourself time and energy by asking for contributions to the meal. Make sure to keep an organized list to get enough variety for everyone and that anyone cooking is comfortable making their assigned dish. Organize games and activities if there are a lot of children in your family. Young children may get easily restless in anticipation of opening their presents. Whether traveling on your own or with others, Christmas is one of the busiest times of year to travel so book your holiday in advance. Many people choose to escape the cold weather and look to vacation in warmer climates. Create a budget and look for all-inclusive packages to help save money. Ensure that you are able to take the time off of work before planning any vacation. Other coworkers may have already booked the time off. Read reviews or consult a travel agent if you do not know where you would like to take your vacation. Do not book your travel itinerary without researching the pros and cons of your destination. Vacationing should be an escape from any stress so put in the work beforehand to ensure a fun filled getaway. Add some Christmas cheer to your office by organizing a gift exchange or Secret Santa. Simply place everyone's name in a hat or organize a system in which each co-worker is anonymously assigned a fellow co-worker to buy a gift for. Make sure that there is a price limit and to stress that gifts should be appropriate for your work environment. For a more random exchange, create a cakewalk in which everyone buys a gift. Set a price limit so that no one goes overboard. Line up all the gifts and assign each with a different number. Follow the rules of musical chairs and play a song as everyone walks around the gifts. When the music stops, each person gets the gift closest to them. Depending on your faith, Christmas may be a time to express your faith. Many Christian churches will post their schedules for the holidays. Find your local place of worship and be sure to come early as some places of worship may be filled beyond capacity.
Summary:
Organize a family party. Get away for the holidays. Plan a gift exchange with co-workers. Find a place to worship (optional).