Problem: Article: Having a chance to see if his treatment of you changes when she is around can go a long way in making sure they are just friends. If your boyfriend suddenly won't show you affection when the three of you are together, there probably is a problem. If they are really just friends, both your boyfriend and his friend should show you respect. If you can hang out with the two of them and not get any bad vibes, chances are, they are just friends and you have nothing to worry about. If you have concerns about her intentions, it might make you feel better to spend some time with them together and with her on your own. Perhaps spending more time with her can help you to see that your concerns were not warranted. When the two of you spend time together, try to view her from your boyfriend's eyes. Does she have a fun personality? Does she tell great jokes? Is she a great listener? Give her the benefit of the doubt and don't immediately look for flaws. If there's nothing more to their relationship, she should have no problem getting to know you better. It's a red flag if she seems jealous because you two have very different roles in his life. If you have trouble accepting their friendship, you may need to check yourself. Passive-aggression can be demonstrated when you are afraid to speak your mind or wary of being honest. You may not listen when your boyfriend talks about his female friend. Or, you may plan his birthday party and "forget" to invite her. Passive aggression may serve your purposes, but it can also destroy your relationship.If you notice yourself doing these things, ask yourself how you can have your thoughts and needs met in a more adaptive way.
Summary: Join in on some of their activities together. Get to know his friend better. Don't be passive aggressive about their relationship.

Problem: Article: No annotation to your artwork would be complete without a reflection on what you have created. Start by writing a brief description of the piece itself, including its medium, basic subject matter, and style. For instance, you might write "My piece title Constellation #3 is an oil painting on masonite board, with embedded nails. It depicts an angel in a night sky. I rendered the work using a rough impasto painting technique and a cool color palette." For annotations, how you made the work matters as much as what you made. Spend some time describing the process you used, step by step. This can be a simple narrative of the work's development: "I started by laying black gesso over the masonite panel. I drove nails through the panel at random intervals to create texture. I then blocked out the subject's basic form using a light wash of thinned paint. Finally, I built up the subject's form through successive layers of thick paint." In creating your work, you might have had other artworks or artists in mind. Or, you might have been responding to something from culture, like a movie, historical event, or performance. Make sure to give a brief statement that explains how you incorporated these points of reference. You can also mention if the piece is related to other artworks you've made. For instance, you might have been working on a series of paintings depicting night sky scenes. Annotations are often used as part of art education. Even if you are writing them for yourself, taking a moment to think about what you learned from the piece can help you become more self aware as an artist. For instance, perhaps you learned intricate details about how oil paint of various thicknesses dries at different rates. Being able to honestly and accurately critique your own work is as valuable as evaluating the work of others. When annotating your artwork, you can ask yourself a couple simple questions: What have I done well in this work? Try to list a few specific points. What could I improve if I did the work over again? Here too, list some specifics. After you've thought about how you developed your work, your sources of inspiration, and what you learned form the piece, devote another couple of paragraphs in your annotation to these reflections. For instance, you can have one paragraph that describes your process and inspiration, and another that evaluates your work and discusses what you learned or how you would create the piece differently if you were to do it over again. If you are writing about your own work, you can stop here. Make sure to proofread your annotation carefully, correcting any spelling or grammar mistakes, and polishing the style of your sentences to make sure they are clear and flow well.
Summary: Summarize what you have made. Tell the story of your artistic process. Mention any sources of inspiration. Acknowledge what you learned from making the piece. Evaluate your work. Write it all out.

Problem: Article: You can hold a cookout on a holiday, to celebrate an event, or on any day of the week you feel like. Pick a time and day when most people you'll be inviting are free from work and school, such as a weekend. Check the long-range forecast before deciding a date, and try to choose a day that has no chance of rain or storms. To make sure you and your guests have lots of time to prepare, start planning your barbecue at least two weeks in advance. Your cookout can be as big or small as you like, and you can invite anybody you want. Some people you might want to consider, include friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and classmates. Remember that the more people you invite, the more food, tables, and other essential supplies you'll have to prepare. The more people you invite, the more you'll spend. The invitations don't have to be formal or even written, but you should give guests plenty of warning so they can plan to attend. On the invitation, you may want to ask guests to inform you about dietary restrictions. The invitations should include the event type, date, time, and location. There are lots of ways you can invite your guests, including: Formal written invitations Evites An email with all the details A phone call to each person Having a guest list is essential not only so you know who's coming, but also so you know how much food to purchase and prepare. On written invitations, write a date by which you want guests to respond. On the phone simply ask guests to tell you by a certain day if they can make it. The RSVP deadline should be at least a few days before the cookout so that you know how much food to buy. As guests RSVP, make a note of who is and isn't coming. Go through your kitchen, barbecue tools, cupboards, and party gear and make a list of things you need for the cookout (other than food). Things you may need include: Plates Utensils Napkins Barbecue fuel Barbecue utensils Decorations Tablecloths Aluminum foil
Summary:
Select an appropriate day. Choose your guest list. Send out invitations. Ask guests to RSVP in advance. Make a shopping list.