Open your container of shisha and stir the contents until all the tobacco is moist and clump-free. Sprinkle small pinches into the bowl, trying to avoid clogging the holes. Add more pinches until the bowl is about full. Press it very lightly to make an even layer. If you pack the shisha down too hard, it will be difficult to pull air through it. If you see any tobacco stems, pick them out. If your shisha has many stems, pour it onto a plate after packing and pick them all out, then pack the bowl again. Hookah coals and bowls vary in size. A typical bowl requires two medium coals, but you can use less or 1 more if that doesn't produce the right amount of smoke. Always use smokeless, self-lighting coals, never charcoal briquettes or anything that requires lighter fluid; these can poison you. There are two types of hookah-appropriate coals. Handle both types with small tongs over a non-flammable surface, and light as follows: Quick light coals light within 1030 seconds in a match or lighter flame. Once finished sputtering, let it burn until coated in white-grey ash. Blow on it until it glows orange. Natural coals are less likely to add harsh flavors, burn your shisha, or give you a headache. Light them on an electric stove burner or in an open flame until glowing orange, about ten minutes. Blow on the coals and flip once while lighting to heat evenly. (Avoid glass-top stoves and gas stoves where ash might fall into the gas line.)

Summary: Drop shisha lightly into the bowl. Light a couple of coals.

If you receive a response to your email within a day or two, it's a good idea to call the interviewer or human resource manager directly to check out the status of your application. A phone call is the most direct way to contact the HR manager and, contrary to what you might think, most managers will appreciate being contacted in this way. When making a phone call, try to reach the person you wish to speak to directly, don't just leave a message. If they don't answer the first time, try again later. The best time to reach people is usually early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when they're not tied up with meetings. Have a script prepared before you call so you know exactly what you are going to say. Practice the script several times before you make the call, especially if you're feeling nervous. Before you make the call, make sure you have the key points you wish to address written clearly in front of you, so you don't forget them. Make the call from a private quiet location, so no background noise interferes with your phone call. When you are finally able to speak directly to the relevant person, be polite and assertive. Be considerate to their needs by stating that you appreciate them taking the time to talk to you. During the phone call, make an effort to re-iterate why you want to work for this particular company, why you are qualified and why you deserve the position above the other applicants. Make an attempt to tie your skills and qualifications to what the position demands and the employer wants. If the conversation goes really well, you may take it one step further and ask when you can expect to hear about the company's decision. If after making your follow-up phone call you still have not received an answer, you can make another follow-up enquiry in another two weeks time. It is very possible that they have not forgotten about informing you of their decision, but the hiring process is taking a longer than expected. However, if you feel that the company have been inconsiderate to your needs you may need to consider whether this job is a good fit for you and possibly continue with your job search. Even if you find out that you did not get the job, it's important to remain polite. Thank the interviewer for their time and for giving you the opportunity to be interviewer. Try not to be too angry or upset if you don't get the job. Every interview is a valuable learning experience. Consider asking the interviewer about where you went wrong or what you could have said or done different. This is valuable feedback which you should take on board and apply to any future interviews. Finally, let the interviewer know that you are still interested in the company and that you would appreciate being considered for any future positions that may become available.

Summary: If you don't hear back from the email, follow up with a phone call. Have a script prepared before making your call. Remind the interviewer why you are the perfect candidate. Consider making a second call if the company has not responded within two weeks. Don't be too upset or disheartened if you don't get the job.

Purchase an alcohol-based ink from your local craft store that's the color you want to dye your wig. Empty the contents of the ink bottle into a spray bottle. Then, add in the same amount of water to the spray bottle, screw the top on, and shake it up to mix the contents. For an average wig, use 1 1-oz. (29.6-ml) bottle of ink. For a wig that's especially long and/or thick, use 2 1-oz. (19.6-ml) bottles. If you don't want to buy an alcohol-based ink and you have a Sharpie marker with an ink color that you like, you can use it instead. Remove the cap and pull apart the Sharpie with a pair of pliers. Pull out the ink tube that's inside and slice it open with an Exacto knife. Then, place the ink tube in your spray bottle, add in your preferred amount of water, and let it sit overnight.
Summary: Mix a 1:1 ratio of alcohol-based ink and water in a spray bottle. Use Sharpie ink as an alternative.