Q: Dealing with mistreatment can really get you down. Turn to a close friend and tell this person what you're going through. Let them know if and how they can help you feel better. You might say, "I'm so tired of those boys messing with me. Will you start walking with me after school?" or "I'm feeling down. Can we have a sleepover?" Journaling can be a great way to get things off your chest. Grab a notebook or journal and write about what you have been experiencing. Doing this can help you express your feelings and come up with other solutions to the problem. When people mistreat you, you must not allow that to determine your self-worth. Although those boys are not treating you fairly, that doesn't mean you don't deserve to be treated with kindness. Remind yourself of how awesome and special you are by listing some of your best qualities. Write the list on a sheet of paper. Review the list whenever you start to doubt your worth. It's easy to play into self-doubt when others don't treat you well. If you notice yourself having negative thoughts like "You're stupid" or "You're a loser," work to change those thoughts. Whenever you notice a negative thought, immediately tell yourself to "stop." Then, try to reframe what you were thinking into a more positive thought. In other words, try to look at your thoughts from a new angle. For example, if you thought "You're stupid" to yourself, change that by listing ways you're not. You might say instead: "I'm not stupid. I have straight A's in math. Plus, I'm a member of the Beta club." Spending time doing things you enjoy can distract you from bullying and improve your mood. Think about hobbies or activities that make you smile. Commit to doing one fun or relaxing thing each day. For example, you might like reading your book outside on the porch swing. Do that every evening once your homework and chores are complete.
A: Talk to a friend. Write in a journal. Know your value. Stop negative self-talk. Do things you like.

Q: Use a metal or plastic scraper and wear gloves to ensure none of the sharper chunks can stab or cut you. Removing as much of the loose rust and paint as you can will make sanding much easier. Just press the scraper into the rust repeatedly to free up any loose bits. You can purchase metal or plastic paint scrapers from most hardware stores. Keep scraping until all the loose material is off of the rust spot. Because 40-grit sandpaper is so rough, it should make short work of most surface and even scale rust. Press the sandpaper flat against the rust spot and move it quickly from side to side, then shift the part of the sandpaper you're using as that area gets worn out. It may take a few sheets of sandpaper to get all the serious rust off. Keep sanding until you see bare metal. With the rust sanded away, switch to a finer sandpaper to expand the area you've sanded and remove any edge that has developed in the paint. Make sure the metal feels flat, and that there's no distinct transition between the painted portion of the metal and the bare metal you just removed rust from. Try sanding in small circles along the edge that developed while sanding with the 40-grit sandpaper to create a flat, even surface. You may want to use 220-grit sandpaper after the 120-grit to achieve an even better finish. Even with the rust sanded away, it's still best to apply a liquid rust inhibitor to it to make sure no new rust is able to develop. Spray the rust inhibitor on and either let it dry or wipe it away, depending on what the specific brand's instructions tell you. Some rust inhibitors may also come as a gel, which you wipe on and then wipe away. Make sure the surface is completely dry before moving on to the next step.
A: Scrape away blistered paint and rust chunks. Use 40-grit sandpaper to remove most of the rust. Use 120-grit sandpaper to "feather" the edges of the spot. Treat the area with rust inhibitor.

Q: Playful biting can be remedied by simple training that you can do at home. If your dog is showing signs of aggression, however, this is a more serious problem. Aggressive biting will hurt, much more so than play biting. Your dog will have tense or stiff body language. If your dog shows signs of aggression, you ought to seek professional help immediately. Your vet can help you find the source of your dog's aggressive biting. Your vet can help you care for any ailments that may be causing biting. Your vet can also teach you how to properly reward or punish behaviors. Try speaking with a qualified pet behaviorist to better understand how to train your dog. With proper training, your dog will hopefully never bite you or a stranger. However, this possibility cannot be ruled out. It's very important that you keep your dog's vaccinations and paperwork up-to-date in case someone is bitten. Keeping vaccinations current can help protect the victim from disease. You will have less liability in the event of a bite if your dog's vaccinations are up to date. Keep your dog safe, as many states destroy un-vaccinated dogs that bite. Practice responsible pet ownership. Never unleash your dog in a public area. Use a muzzle when in public if your dog is prone to biting.
A: Rule out playful biting. Enlist the help of your veterinarian. Keep your dog's vaccinations current.

Q: Protect and carry around your guitar in style by getting a new hard or soft case. Or, make your own soft guitar case easily with some fabric, batting, and a sewing machine. You can also make your own hard case if you have good woodworking skills and access to the materials necessary to cut a custom shape for your guitar. Make sure that if you make your own case, there is no extra room inside for your guitar to rattle around and get damaged, but also doesn't get squeezed too tightly. Try spicing up an old case with new, unique details to display your personality and style. On a soft case, you can sew or iron on patches, embroider patterns, or attach buttons or piping. On a hard case, you can add stickers, paint or pen designs, or replace the clasps and other hardware with new fixtures in a different metal or color. On any case, you can also try customizing the lining by hand-sewing or using fabric glue to attach your own fabric in a fun color or pattern to the inside of the case. Just make sure your guitar still fits well in the case with your added lining. Get yourself a new guitar strap to easily add a touch of color or pattern to the overall look of your instrument. Choose a wide, well-made strap for comfort and durability. You can also make your own guitar strap with any piece of heavy fabric and the right fittings to attach it to your guitar. Or, simply spruce up your existing strap by wrapping new fabric around it. Get new picks that express your style or complement the look of your guitar. Find guitar or music stores that can create custom picks for you, or that make unique or unusual picks. You can even make your own picks using a pick puncher, which cuts out the right shape from any hard plastic or other suitable material.
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Get a new case or make your own. Decorate your existing case. Get a new guitar strap. Find unique guitar picks.