Problem: Article: Your computer should have a thin, wide slot on its housing; this is where the SD card goes. Make sure you insert the SD card angled side first and label side up. If your computer doesn't have an SD card slot, you can purchase an SD-to-USB adapter that plugs into a USB port and into which you'll plug the SD card. Do so by clicking the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. You can also press the Win key. It's on the left side of the Start window. This will open the File Explorer. This monitor-shaped icon is on the left side of the File Explorer window. You'll find it below the "Devices and drives" heading in the middle of the This PC window. Your SD card will typically have "SDHC" in its name. It's a menu item in the top-left side of the This PC window. This icon, which is in the top-left side of the window, resembles a flash drive with a red, circular arrow on it. Doing so opens the Format window. It's below the "File System" heading near the top of the page. A drop-down menu will appear with the following options: NTFS - The default Windows operating system format. This format only works with Windows. FAT32 - The most widely compatible format. Works on Windows and Mac, but has a total storage limit of 2 terabytes, however individual files are limited to a max size of 4 gigabytes. exFAT (Recommended) - Works on Windows and Mac, and has no storage limit. Doing so will select it as the formatting type. If you've formatted your drive before, check the Quick Format box as well. Windows will begin formatting your SD card. Your SD card's photos will be deleted during this process. This indicates that your SD card has been altered to support your selected format.
Summary: Insert the SD card into your computer. Open Start . Click . Click My Computer. Click your SD card's name. Click the Manage tab. Click Format. Click the "File System" box. Click a format. Click Start, then click OK. Click OK when prompted.

Problem: Article: Cover your work area with old newspaper, fill a large pitcher with water, and set out your glass container, cotton balls, acrylic paints silver glitter. You could also purchase small, silver, glittery stars to add into your galaxy. You'll need at least 3 different colors of acrylic paint. You need a lot of cotton balls! Depending on how large your container is, you may need as many as 3 or more bags, so consider buying a large bulk bag with 1000 cotton balls so you know you'll have enough. Make sure to use a glass container that has a lid. You can buy all of these supplies at your local craft store.
Summary: Prepare your galaxy-making station.

Problem: Article: The basic goal of most meditations is to focus on the present moment without distraction or disturbance. This may sound easy in theory, but it can take a lot of work to cultivate a mindful meditation practice. However, any effort you put into meditating will reward you with a sense of calmness and an enhanced perspective of the present. Choose whether to meditate while sitting comfortably or while walking slowly through a peaceful environment. Focus on your breath. Take deep breaths down into your diaphragm, feeling your belly rise and fall with each breath. Scan your body and notice any physical sensations you're experiencing. You might feel the air moving through your nostrils, the sensation of the floor underneath you, a sense of calm, or even a sense of fear/anxiety. Do not judge the sensations you notice, and do not try to hold on to them. Simply acknowledge their existence and let go of them. Any time a thought enters your head, do not force it away or cling to it. Much like the sensations you noticed, you should acknowledge that thought's existence and simply let it go. Any time you lose focus or become distracted, return to your breathing and focus on the sensation of each breath. Your brain has a seemingly endless river of thoughts rushing through it at any given moment. These thoughts help you most of the time, but they can be distracting or even damaging. The best way to quiet your mind is to focus on what's observable. Take note of concrete, tangible sensory information, and force your mind to dwell on the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and physical sensations of your environment. Look around you and notice the intricate arrangement of the world around you. Let yourself listen to the sounds of your environment. If you are in a noisy area, like a crowded coffee shop, try to listen to the steady hum of all the voices together instead of trying to single out individual sounds. Feel the chair/couch/floor under your bottom, and take note of the ways your legs and rear end feel against that surface. Notice the way your feet touch the floor, the way your hands rest on your lap or on the arm rests at your sides. Don't force yourself to appreciate the things around you. If you are fully present, you will become aware of everything in your immediate environment. As you observe your surroundings with your senses, resist the urge to evaluate them. Think of them as simply "being," rather than as being good or bad. You may be tempted to think of your life as a series of big events, and those events are important. But don't forget that your life is also composed of countless little moments, which are available to you every day. One of the easiest ways to enjoy a moment is to mindfully engage with that moment and appreciate it for what it is. You can do this in countless little ways each day to bring greater meaning and peace to every moment. Slow down each day to appreciate the way things look, sound, taste, smell, and feel. When you shower, notice the sensation of rubbing shampoo into your hair or soap on your body. Every time you eat, slow down and notice your food: the way it looks, smells, tastes. Chew slowly and think about how much water, sunlight, and farm work went into creating that meal. Engage with each moment fully, and eventually you will learn to enjoy and appreciate every aspect of every moment. If you're upset about something that a friend, relative, or colleague said/did, that frustration can quickly ruin an otherwise enjoyable moment. It's easy to feel angry with others when you view that person's actions from your own point of view, but it's worth considering that his/her choice made sense to that individual. When you feel yourself becoming upset with another person, take a moment to step back. Force yourself to think of three positive reasons that someone might have said/done the thing that upset you. Focus on positive reasons - don't say things like, "He did it to upset me," or "He doesn't know what he's doing." As you come up with positive reasons, work to see the situation from that individual's perspective. He or she probably had a rational reason for the behavior at hand, which you might be blind to because you're locked in your own perspective. Learning to see things from other people's perspectives can help you see situations more objectively, making you more calm and in the moment. It can also help you become a more understanding, empathetic individual.
Summary: Meditate. Focus on your senses. Try to appreciate the little things. Learn to see other perspectives.

Problem: Article: Just before placing the bird in its cage at the show, gently wipe it all over in the direction of its feather with a silk cloth, e.g. a silk scarf. This helps to align and smooth feathers, and to add extra sheen to the bird. The healthier, happier, and more confident your bird appears, the more likely the judge will favour it. Ensure your bird's health, diet, and comfort around humans is maintained throughout show preparation.
Summary:
Do a last minute wipe before the show.