Vinyl polish and UV protectant products will keep the panels crystal clear and prevent the sun from damaging the surface. You will extend the life of your vinyl windows by using these products after each cleaning. Follow the manufacturer's directions for the particular product you're using, since application techniques may vary from product to product. Vinyl windows are made of very resilient materials that can withstand deterioration that sunlight causes over time. To keep them in tip-top shape, clean your vinyl windows at minimum twice per year. If your windows have become particularly dirty after a storm or for some other reason, try to clean them up as soon as possible. Never use petroleum-based cleaners, caustic chemicals, razor blades, putty knives, abrasive pads, paper towel, or high-pressure water hoses on your vinyl windows.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Apply a UV protectant to the glass after each cleaning. Clean your windows at least twice per year. Avoid using any and all abrasive materials.

Go to restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that won't judge you for your lifestyle. Often times, these places will be located in the "gay district" of your city. If you live in a smaller city, search online for LGBTQ-friendly places by typing in the name of your city and the type of place you're looking for. For example, you might search "LGBTQ-friendly Philadelphia" or "Seattle crossdressing bars." For a streamlined search, you can also an LGBTQ directory like https://www.gaypinkspots.com/ or https://www.wearegayfriendly.com/ Coffee shops that are LGBTQ-friendly might have posters advertising gay, lesbian, and trans events on a bulletin board or their social media pages. Non-judgmental bars will often host LGBTQ events, drag shows, or LGBTQ musical acts. Non-gendered bathrooms are a good sign that a place is nonjudgmental and accepting. However, this isn't always the case. Go to a travel site featuring your city like CultureMap or Lonely Planet to see a list of LGBTQ-friendly places. Search your general area for clubs, bars, and other hangout spots that host crossdressing events. This could be anything from a drag show to karaoke and LGBTQ charity fundraisers. Get dolled up and mingle with other crossdressers and people who love crossdressers! If your city has an LGBTQ center, look at their website and peruse the "events" page. San Francisco, Portland, Austin, Providence, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Seattle, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, and Orlando are the top 10 LGBTQ-friendly cities in the USA. These are places where you're more likely to find open-minded girls who might be interested in dating crossdressing men. Do an online search for local LGBTQ charities and see what events they have coming up. Note that these events aren't guaranteed to bring in single women looking to date crossdressers, but you can ask other crossdressers for dating advice. If you cross paths with any LGBTQ people, strike up a conversation and ask them their favorite places to meet single women. For instance, you could say, "I'm new to the scene and am wondering where I can go to meet girls. Any tips?" If you happen to meet someone who is an ally, feel free to ask them if they're familiar with any places where you can meet single girls. And if the ally is a single girl, you might hit it off! Allies are people who do not judge you for your lifestyle. In fact, they'll offer their enthusiastic support.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Hang out at LGBTQ-friendly places. Attend crossdressing or LGBTQ events in your local area or nearest city. Don't be afraid to ask LGBTQ people or allies for advice.

The best time to pick your flowers is in the morning after the dew has evaporated. This is when they will be the most fresh. Pressed flower buds are lovely, as are flowers which are fully bloomed. Try to pick flowers in a variety of stages for a natural look. Other flowers that press well include single-petal roses, Cosmos, California poppy, and Queen Anne's Lace. Flowers with bulky blooms, like roses or carnations, take much longer to dry and don't look as nice when they're pressed. You may want to hang them to dry them instead. Some flowers, like lilies, have stamens which protrude from the petals. Remove these before you press the flower or the stamen will leave a stain on the dried petals. If you're going to display your flowers in a frame, you can add other natural touches by drying leaves, grasses, herbs, and ferns in your press.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary -- Pick flowers when they are dry. Harvest flowers when they are about to open or just before their peak. Select flowers with naturally flat blooms, like violets and daisies. Remove any obvious stamens from your flowers. Press leaves, ferns, and grasses if you want to accent your flowers.

List out the things you want to talk about. List the ways you were hurt, as well as specific examples. When you're in the heat of an argument or otherwise running on adrenaline from the anxiety of the discussion, it can be difficult to remember everything or get sidetracked or distracted. A list will help. It can also be helpful to tell him what you need or want to move forward. Rehearse what you are going to say in advance. You may write it down and read it aloud in front of a mirror. Or, you might ask the friend who gave you feedback to engage in a practice dialogue with you. When you confront the person, do so in a direct and honest manner. Don't try to sugarcoat it or diminish the truth of how he made you feel. Also, there's no need to beat around the bushget straight to the heart of the matter. For example, you might say, "I was really hurt when you forgot my birthday last week. It made me feel unimportant to you." You don't want to come across as sounding over-emotional or dramatic. Sounding like that makes it harder to take anyone seriously. Instead, keep calm and the discussion will go much easier. To have an effective dialogue with the other person, you want to prevent them from becoming defensive. You can try to do this by tailoring your words so that allow you to share what you're feeling, without admonishing the other person. "I" statements can help you do that. "I" statement allow you to take ownership for your feelings: "I was really hurt when you forgot my birthday last week." "You" statements, on the other hand, increase the odds of the other person feeling attacked: "You don't care about me! You forgot my birthday!" Don't make broad generalizations about things he does that hurt you. This is difficult for people to understand and sympathize with, especially when they're hurt. Instead, use specific examples. For example, avoid statements like "You always leave me to deal with the hard problems" and instead say "I was upset when you left me to deal with Bob this morning. You did that last week, too." Once you've expressed how you feel about the situation, allow him the opportunity to reply. Let him explain his point-of-view fully, even if you don't agree. Practice active listening, trying to get a full understanding of what the other person is saying. What he says at this point will shed a lot of insight on how you may want to move forward. For instance, he might apologize and ask how he can improve his behavior in the future. On the other hand, he might defend himself, citing a busy schedule or stress as the reason he forgot your birthday. If you would like to continue the relationship, you might express a desire for change. Tell the person, in as much detail as you can, how he can resolve the situation and what you need from them moving forward. For instance, you might say, "Special occasions are meaningful to me, and I'd like you to respect that. In the future, I'd appreciate it if you recorded birthdays and anniversaries in your calendar, so that you don't forget them." This works better than just complaining about your feelings. Have examples of what you want him to do instead and how he can go about doing it.
++++++++++
One-sentence summary --
Make a list. Practice in advance. Be honest and straightforward. Keep an even, gentle tone. Use "I" statements. Use specific examples. Give him a chance to respond. Request that he make amends.