INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Write down the letters in the words "Homecoming?" or "Prom?" on different pieces of poster board. Gather some of your friends and ask each one to hold a different letter in the word. Invite your date over and surprise her with the question. You can do this at your school at the end of the day or in the morning before everyone arrives. Think of your favorite romantic artists and musicians. Choreograph a dance routine before hand and practice with your friends. Then, invite your date over and put on the routine and pop the big question at the end. If you can't sing, play the track over speakers and lip sync for a more comedic feeling. Search for choreographed dances online that you can use for your proposal. Choose a song that you both enjoy, or a popular romantic song. Some good ones include "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, "I Want It That Way" by the Backstreet Boys, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston. If you want to be subtle with your question or you don't know your potential date that well, write down a note that explains why you want to go to prom or homecoming with the person. Remember to include details about why they are important to you and how happy it would make you if they went to prom with you. Slip the note to a friend and ask them to pass it to your date. Your note can say something like "Hey Jane, you're an amazing person. Ever since we met, I knew that we had a special connection and bond. I just want to get to know you more. I'd like to know if you want to go to homecoming with me. Please answer on this note. Yours Truly, Brad."

SUMMARY: Have your friends spell it out. Organize your talented friends to do a song and dance routine. Get a friend to deliver the question in a note.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Both hard and soft cat carriers will allow you to safely carry your cat to and from the vet. The harder ones are better for vehicle transport. Training your cat to enter the carrier could take a few hours or a few weeks. In order to have sufficient time to test it out before use, try to obtain a carrier 1-4 weeks prior to the appointment. If you already have a carrier, make sure that he can still fit inside of it. If you do not have a carrier, one can be purchased at your local pet store, department store, or online. As an alternative, you could ask to borrow a carrier from a friend or possibly find one at your local thrift store, but be sure to clean and dry it thoroughly before use. A little vinegar added to mild soap and water will help eliminate odors. Carriers should be large enough for your cat to turn all the way around in it. If you choose to purchase a carrier online, do so far in advance of the appointment to ensure that you receive the carrier in time to habituate your cat to it. It is likely that your cat will turn tail when she sees the carrier, so don't pull it out from storage right before leaving for the appointment. This could make her remember the last time you went to the vet, if that experience was traumatizing. Use the carrier at nap and play time. This will help eliminate negative associations your cat might have to the carrier. To get him used to the carrier (again), first line it with shredded newspapers and a couple of small towels or large strips of fabric that contain a scent familiar to your cat. Put cat treats in and around the carrier to lure her inside. It might take some time for your cat to enter the carrier, so add fresh treats when needed. Once she seems comfortable in and around the carrier, you can put her in it. Quietly close the carrier door, and speak soothingly to her. Be gentle when placing your cat in the carrier. If she still refuses, do not force her in. Instead, give her more time to get used to it. " Once inside the carrier, taking your cat on short drives through the neighborhood could help ease your cat's anxiety. Gently carry your cat to your vehicle, or to the train, subway, or bus stop. On public transportation, use a large towel to cover the carrier, so that your cat will be less anxious. Place the carrier on a seat. If you are driving, buckle the carrier in for safety. Speak soothingly to your cat, or play soft music during the drive. Lengthen the trip each time, until the day of the appointment. Be sure to bring plastic bags, mild disinfecting wipes, and small towels for cleanup in case she has an accident during the trip.

SUMMARY: Obtain a cat carrier. Make sure the carrier is the correct size. Train your cat to enter the carrier. Place your cat in the carrier. Do a "dry run.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is optional, but it is very helpful to have a picture as a guide when drawing. It is also recommended to use the horse guild or book. Get to know how the head, body, mane, tail, etc. of a horse look. Also learn about where the legs of a horse are positioned when they are moving. This will help to create a realistic horse, and is also helpful when you don't have a picture for a reference. Start with a few ovals and circles for the body. Make the head by drawing a large oval or circle, then a small circle near it for the muzzle. Connect them with two lines to make a head shape. Then use two lines to connect the head and body. This will create the neck. For the legs, draw straight lines, with circles for the joints. Add a curved line for the tailbone. Note: If you need to, you can trace the basic outline from the picture instead. Later you can practice drawing the basic outline yourself. Darken the curves of the body and head. 'Flesh' out the legs. This is also a good time to sketch in shapes for the mane and tail. make sure you don't darken the lines too much. If you do, it will be hard to fix if you make a mistake, and it will take out that 'realistic' look. Animals are soft, fleshy creatures, and don't have hard, stone carved lines. Lightly color in the horse. Don't worry about shadows, or markings. Smudging the shading helps to give the horse a soft, 'live' look. Make sure to erase the circles. It's important to remember where your 'source of light' is coming from. make sure you don't darken the 'highlights' of the horse. Also, the darkness of your shading depends on what color your horse is. If you are drawing a light colored horse, use less shading on the overall horse. If you're drawing a dark colored horse, use more. Again, smudging helps to make it more realistic. Also, be sure to use the picture as a reference! This will really help with your shading! If they are white, you may not need to shade at all. Just add soft lines to show texture. If they are very dark (Such as black) Shade it to a very dark gray. Then add black lines to show texture. If something doesn't look right, fix it! That's what erasers are for. Also, it's a good idea to add your own personal touches here and there. You don't have to copy the picture exactly. Erase any shading that got where it isn't supposed to be. Fix minor things. Add final touches to the shading. You don't have to add background if you are happy with your picture. If you are inexperienced with drawing, this may be challenging; but if you want to try, go for it! Add your signature to your drawing. If you want, you can still do a little more 'touching up'. Drawings never really have to be 'finished' if you want to continue adding on to it.

SUMMARY:
Find a picture of a horse. Be familiar with horse anatomy. Use simple shapes to create the basic structure of the horse. Define the details of the horse. Begin shading. Darken shaded areas to give your work depth. Add the mane and tail. Critique your work. Touch up. Add background. Sign the work. Be proud of your finished drawing.