How to hide your journal from parents
Get a regular notebook.
This will be your actual journal, try not to get anything too flashy (think regular school notebook).
Get a decoy journal.

This step is for those whose parents know they have a journal, but can be for those still concerned with privacy. First, get something obvious, it could just be a notebook with the words " my journal " written on the front, or it could be a big, pink store bought diary; it's up to you.

A man prepares his supplies near a picnic table and then sets one down. The man pours lighter fluid in a camp fire ring. the man

retrieves matches which drops onto the fire and it erupts in flames.

How to ask for a job interview
Request an informational interview.
Before you apply for a specific job, you can ask for an informational interview. During this type of interview, you present questions.

It's a research-type interview through which you can learn more about the company. You might contact the hr person and ask for a phone interview.

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is shown on the screen with gloves on and a cloth in her hand rubbing cream on a leather ottoman to repair the wear and tear.