INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Before you can start booking jobs or looking for a modeling agency to represent you, you must create a portfolio of photos. Usually, a model's portfolio contains pictures of past work, but when you're just starting out, you likely won't have any professional shots. If you have the money to pay a professional photographer to take photos, that's usually the best option. However, you can also have a friend or family member take some shots for you -- just make sure to use a good quality camera and have sufficient lighting. Your portfolio should include some headshots, with your face shot from a variety of angles, as well as some full-length photos in fitted clothing. You should have a mix of smiling and straight face shots to provide a range of looks. In some shots, it's also a good idea to go for a natural look with no makeup so booking agents will have an idea what you look like when you're not all made up. There should also be a page in your portfolio with your stats. Include hair color, eye color, height, weight, and other measurements. " If you live in a big city, such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, or San Francisco, it's best to call major modeling agencies and see if they're holding an "open call," which is an event where they invite potential models in for a consultation. That's because you get to meet casting agents in person, so you can make an impression with your personality in addition to your looks. If you don't live in a major city, contact agencies in the closest city and see if they work with any smaller agencies in your area. Make sure to do research on the agencies that you contact to ensure that they're reputable. You'll need to bring your portfolio to your open call. If you haven't put together a portfolio yet, make sure to have at least a few photos that you can bring to show your range. You don't necessarily have to wait for an open call to contact modeling agencies. Instead, you can send your portfolio and let the photos do the talking for you. Visit the websites of the agencies that you're interested in, and see what their procedure is for submitting a portfolio. Some will allow you to do it online, while others will ask that you mail a hard copy. If you're mailing a copy of your portfolio, don't forget to include your contact information, so the agency can get in touch with you if they're interested.

SUMMARY: Build a portfolio. Find an "open call. Submit your portfolio.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Hoeing weeds is an important part of managing flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, and fields. You should always hoe weeds at first sight. Waiting until the weeds take over your garden will make hoeing more difficult. The best time to hoe is when the soil in your field or garden is as dry as possible. This creates what some gardeners refer to as dust mulch, which can help prevent new weeds from germinating. Try hoeing your garden early in the morning, before you water the plants. Before you begin to hoe, stand tall. Pick up the hoe by its handle and stand it on the ground beside you. Take notice of your upright position. Try to maintain as close to an upright position as possible while you hoe. This will make the process easier on your back. Grab the hoe and make sweeping motions over the tops of weeds, much like you would do if using a broom to sweep a floor. Make broad, fluid sweeping motions to slice the tops off the weeds. You should aim to sweep your hoe just below the surface of the soil. This will result in cutting off the tops of the weeds at this level, which can prevent future weed growth. It is important that you are precise and cautious while hoeing weeds. An accidental sweep to the right might result in an accidental chop to your favorite flowers. Make sure the hoe passes easily and precisely between the rows of plants and does not disturb your flowers or crops. Hoeing weeds can be hard on your hands, arms, and back. Try to evenly distribute the labor on both sides of your body. You can easily do this by switching hands and arms frequently while hoeing. You can wear gloves while hoeing to protect your hands.
Summary: Know when to hoe. Hoe when the soil is dry. Stay as upright as possible. Use a sweeping motion to slice off weed tops. Cut the weed stem just below the soil. Exercise caution and aim for accuracy. Change hands frequently while hoeing.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Change can be good. Perhaps the relationship was emotionally taxing and causing you more stress than reward. Recognize the freedom you now have, which brings about new opportunities. Feel the relief of not having to worry about the other person or be concerned with the drama they brought into your life. Spend time outside of work developing healthy relationships with friends, and others who could become romantic interests. Keep things "light and airy", which means: stay away from deep thoughts, discussions, troubles or complaints. Portray a sense of calm and optimism that can't be pulled down by the negativity or awkwardness of the situation. Focusing on the positive will guard against being pulled into negative discussions. No one can take your power away from you if you remain positive. Reacting to an agitating remark will give your power to the other person. You are in control and responsible for your feelings. It is an important job. Be accepting of yourself. If you are feeling guilty or remorseful about having a relationship with someone in the work place, at school or with your roommate, you will need to forgive yourself. It doesn't mean that you forgive and "forget" what you did, and then do it again. Forgive with the intent of learning from your mistakes and stopping any attempts to self-sabotage yourself in the future. Actors get paid to pretend. You may not be an actor, but there might be a time when you need to pretend that you are doing fine when you really aren't. It is a way of protecting yourself from further hurt. Get yourself through an awkward interaction in any way that you can. Discuss it later with a trusted friend or family member, which will allow you to process the feelings that were stirred up. Venting your feelings is a legitimate way of processing feelings and will probably make you feel better. Many people are not comfortable with silence. They feel compelled to put words into the air as if they will ease the tension in the situation. Develop a level of comfort with silence. When you don't know what to say in a situation, say nothing. Choose to be comfortable with silence, and you won't feel as awkward in situations that come up. Silence isn't being rude. Remember, a lot of people are uncomfortable with silence so they may say things or ask you things. Answer them in a manner that you see fit.

SUMMARY:
Make the most of the situation. Stay positive if you come in contact. Avoid being judgemental. Fake it 'til you make it. Use silence to your benefit.