When your rabbit's ears are lying down on their head, intersecting with each other in the back, they are resting. This means that they are content. If your rabbit's ears are lying back against its head but are not touching, this can be a sign that it is frightened. Look at other body language cues to verify if your rabbit seems to be resting or agitated. If the rabbit's eyes are half closed and it is lying down, it is probably happy. If it is growling, it is probably angry and afraid. If your rabbit is taking a break from exercise, it will often place its ears straight out and back, instead of lying completely down. This is a semi-relaxed pose and generally means that your rabbit wants to take a break before getting back to exercise. If your rabbit shakes its ears and then jumps, it is excited about something. Often, it is an invitation to play. Other times, it might be excited about getting fed.

Summary: Watch for a happy bunny to lay its ears back. Watch for an exhausted bunny to let its ears down a little. Look for an excited bunny to shake its ears and hop.

If he's in a relationship, avoid professing your love to him. You don't want to put your friend in the uncomfortable position of choosing between you and their current partner. Wait a while to see if their relationship ends before telling him how you feel. If his current relationship does end, offer friendly support during the breakup if he asks for it. Only tell him how you feel after some time has passed and he's feeling like his normal self again. It's better to go in prepared with what you want to tell him than to try to improvise on the spot, since you might say something that you don't mean. It can also help to practice what you're going to say in front of a mirror a couple times. Some options for phrasing include: "I want to be more than friends. How would you feel about giving it a shot?" "I've had strong feelings for you for a long time. It feels good to get that off my chest." It is possible that he'll say no, but don't think about that right now. Breathe deeply and do a calming activity before you go over to him.

Summary: Make sure that he is single before you go for it. Plan out what you're going to say. Try not to be too nervous.

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate, and shows up naturally in many fruits in the form of fructose, and milk products as lactose. Add milk to your protein shake for a carb boost use 2% or skim milk for low-fat options. Experiment with blending fresh fruit into your shake for added carbs and sweetness. Be creative you can use strawberries, bananas, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, pineapple, mango, and many more. Blueberries and acai also contain antioxidants, which are good for your body because they fight free radicals. Sucrose, or regular table sugar, is also a simple carb, but it's healthier to get sugar from natural dairy or fruit sources. Avoid just dumping pure sugar into your shake. Measure 2 oz. (56 g) of yogurt and blend it into your shake. Choose any flavor you like for great carb boost and taste. Starches give your shake good carb content because they are complex carbohydrates (lots of carbs stuck together). Vegetables, grains, and legumes like beans and peas are good fresh sources of starch. Whey protein is the most common choice for bulking up a shake with starch. You can get whey protein at many health food stores. On top of that, add some starchy vegetables like sweet peas, pumpkin, squash, or yams it will add texture and flavor, as well. It may seem strange to add vegetables to your shake, but it can result in some tasty and nutritious outcomes. Use fresh veggies, not frozen or dried. Fiber is also a complex carbohydrate, and is found in fruit, vegetables, whole grains, beans and peas. Fiber aids in digestion, and helps you feel full more quickly. Add fiber-rich fruits and veggies to your blended shake like kale, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, kiwi, mango, orange (whole, not juice), apple, pear, or even avocado. For example, add 2 oz. (56 g) of strawberries or sliced apples. Some brands of whey protein contain fiber as well as starch. Check the nutrition facts to know for sure. Include 1 tbsp. (15 mL) of peanut butter for both carb and protein content, as well as to thicken the texture of your shake. Or, chop 2 oz. (56 g) of unsalted peanuts by hand with a kitchen knife. You can also use a food processor to grind 2 oz. of cashews, or unsalted sunflower seeds for added carbs. Mix 2 oz. of oatmeal in 2 tsp. (10 mL) of water, and blend it in to your shake. Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate that helps you feel full and balance your blood sugar level. Whole grain cereal is another option.

Summary: Add natural sugars to your shake from fresh fruit and dairy. Perk up your shake with starches. Give your shake a fiber boost. Throw some nuts or seeds into your shake. Add some grains to your protein shake.

Fish hooks are really dirty. They have been in pond or lake water, filled with bacteria, algae, pond scum and whatever else is living in there. Use a saline solution liberally on the wound to disinfect it immediately after getting the hook out. If you don't have saline solution on hand, beverages with a high alcoholic content, like vodka or rum, will work in a pinch. This is not an ideal solution, but most fishermen are more likely to have alcohol on their boats than saline solution. Hydrogen peroxide has long been used to disinfect fresh wounds. However, recent studies have shown this product to be largely ineffective. Some studies even suggest that it can cause more damage to the injured area than good. You will want to rinse out the wound with cool water and antibacterial soap as soon as possible. If you don't have these things on the boat with you, a bottle of drinking water is a temporary solution until you can reach medical supplies. Wash the wound out as soon as possible after the hook is removed. This will go a long way in helping to avoid infection. Apply antibiotic cream and a bandage. Once you have disinfected and cleaned the wound, apply an antibiotic cream or ointment and attach a clean bandage to the wound. This will help kill any remaining bacteria and help to keep the wound free of dirt. Change the bandage often and allow the wound to breathe from time to time. You may need to get stitches is the wound is particularly deep or large. Fishing hooks are often rusty. Even if the hook doesn't appear to be rusty, it can still carry tetanus bacteria. So, get a tetanus shot. While no one likes getting shots, it is far better to err on the side of caution because going through treatment once you have contracted rabies is very unpleasant. You have 72 hours to get a tetanus shot after injuring yourself. Most injuries caused by fishing hooks, once sanitized, present very few problems. However, you will want to keep an eye on your wound to make sure it is healing properly. Some signs of infection to look for are: The wound is not healing Swelling Oozing or seeping fluids or blood Warmth emanating from the wound Throbbing at the wound site Red streaks extending out from the wound site If you notice any of these signs, seek immediate medical attention.
Summary: Disinfect the wound. Wash the wound quickly. Get a tetanus shot. Monitor the wound.