Article: Drizzle the seeds with olive oil, and then sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper. Toss the seeds so that they are evenly coated. Seeds should be light brown and crispy.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Spread pumpkin seeds in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
Article: This avoids having to rush around at the last minute and gives you time to relax before your boyfriend arrives. Some will give themselves as much as 3 hours to get ready. Give yourself enough time to pamper yourself a little bit so that you can relax. Put on your favorite music while you are getting ready to boost your mood. It can be helpful to snack while you're getting ready, but stay away from foods and drinks that make you feel bad. For example, if you tend to get bloated after eating greasy foods, try not to binge on pizza. Not only will this leave you smelling fresh and clean, a hot shower can calm you down if you're anxious. Wash your hair and use a good conditioner to give it a healthy-looking glow. Use a moisturizing body wash with a pleasant scent. If you have time, doing a moisturizing face mask before your shower can be relaxing and leave your face looking fresh. If you typically shave your legs, go for a super-smooth, just-shaved feel. The prickly feeling of hair growing out can be unpleasant. Make sure you use fresh razors and plenty of shaving gel to avoid irritation. Shave or pluck anywhere else you normally do. If you pluck your eyebrows, get them wet first to moisturize the follicle and reduce redness. If you're hanging out later in the day, your breath might have gotten stale from eating and drinking throughout the day. Freshen it up as close to when your boyfriend comes over as possible. Rinse with mouthwash for extra-fresh breath. A lightly-scented lotion will make your skin feel smooth all over and smell delicious. Ingredients like rose water and vitamin E will soothe your skin and can even help calm your nerves. Are you planning to cuddle up on the couch and watch a movie? Go for something cozy and comfortable. Are you planning to cook together? Wear something you don't mind getting a little dirty. If you don't have anything specific planned, go for an outfit that you feel good in and is comfortable. Wearing something that makes you feel good will help your confidence will shine through. Wear a natural, everyday makeup look. Don't try anything too complicated, because if it doesn't come out right, you may not have enough time to fix it before he shows up. Most importantly, look like yourself. Don't try to change your features with too much makeup or a complicated hairstyle. Your boyfriend likes you enough to come over, and chances are, he likes you for you. Trying a new hairstyle or makeup for a date can add more stress to your getting ready. Stick with something you're comfortable with. Choose a nail polish color that matches your outfit. Make sure you have enough time for your nails to dry to avoid smudging. It can take 5-10 minutes for each coat of nail polish to dry. Make your look personal by wearing a few of your favorite pieces of jewelry. Choose a piece of jewelry that has a story attached to it, if you need an easy icebreaker. Don't go overboard on jewelry. Too much jewelry could make your outfit look too formal for hanging out at home. Don't wear too much perfume, or you might overwhelm your boyfriend with your scent. If you aren't sure what kinds of scents your boyfriend likes, go for something subtle. The wrists and neck are intimate, sexy places to spray perfume, but it tends to wear off quickly, there. For long-lasting scent, try spraying a little perfume in your hair.
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Give yourself plenty of time to get ready. Take a shower. Give your legs a fresh shave, if you prefer. Brush your teeth. Rub some lotion all over your body to smooth out your skin. Choose your outfit depending on what activities you have planned. Style your hair and makeup. Add some final touches, such as nail polish or jewelry. Put on a little bit of your favorite perfume or cologne.
Article: After you finish your 30 days of writing, try to forget about it for at least a week. Then, if you want to revise, or if you have more writing to do to complete your first draft, you can continue working on it! The break helps you see your story more clearly and make decisions that will improve your novel. Don't look at it or talk about it, and try not to think about it too much. That way you'll be able to return to it with fresh eyes and a clear head when you start the revision process. Tell your readers to be as honest as possible with you. When trying to figure out how to revise your novel, it can be very helpful to know what others think about it. Ask your readers what they liked and didn't like about the novel. You can also ask things like, "Which characters were compelling and which were annoying?" and "Did the plot make sense?" If you think you might like to try to publish your novel, you might want to expand it. 50,000 words may be a lot, but some publishers will want more, depending on the type of novel you're writing. Research average word counts for the genre you're writing or aim for 90,000 words as a good benchmark. By knowing what parts of your novel are worth expanding, you'll have a good idea of how to move forward with it. Ask your readers which parts of the book they wish were longer to help figure out what to expand. When writing a first draft, there are always things you won't end up liking. Be honest with yourself about what really isn't working in your draft and decide to fix it or cut it entirely if necessary. Even if you're emotionally attached to a certain character, scene, or subplot in your novel, you may have to cut it if it isn't moving the plot forward. Having reactions from trusted readers and a plan in mind, you'll be ready to return to your novel. You probably won't have to write at the furious pace you did to finish your draft in 30 days, but you will still want to have goals and a routine for yourself. You can start revising at the beginning and work your way through the whole novel or work on sections out of order. Whatever makes most sense for your process is fine! If you end finding that you want to start your novel over from scratch, that's fine too. But don't think of your 30 days of intense writing as wasted time. You've learned a lot about the kind of novel you want to write and how to get writing done efficiently even if you don't go further with what you wrote!
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Take a break when you're done. Get feedback from people you trust. Figure out how you'd like to expand. Decide what you think doesn't belong or doesn't work. Revise your draft.