Q: Donate gifts and trinkets to a local thrift shop, and toss any paper mementos, like notes or photos. Don't forget to go through your phone or computer to delete photos, messages, and other content that makes you think of her. If you're struggling to let go of these items, ask a friend or relative to help you. If you don't think you're ready, put the items in a box and place it somewhere out of sight. Then, let it go when you feel up to it. If it's possible, stay away from places you know she's likely to be. Switch up your routine so that you're less likely to see her. Use this as a opportunity to try a new coffee shop or restaurant, as well as a new path to work or class. Sometimes you can't avoid seeing a person, and that's okay. Just do your best to minimize encounters with her. If you must be in the same room as her, start a conversation with someone else to keep you occupied. As another option, you might do something on your phone, read, or write down your thoughts to help you avoid interacting with her. For example, you might share a class with the girl you can't stop thinking about. Before and after class, try to talk to another classmate, or use your phone if it's permitted. During class, focus on the lecture and challenge yourself to take a lot of notes. Participating in class will also help you keep your mind on the topic and not the girl you like. While social media is great for staying connected, it can make it really hard to let go of someone. It's normal to want to check up on her, but this will just make it take longer to get over her. Instead, cut all ties on social media. This will help you get her out of your thoughts. If you have mutual friends that post photos of her often, you might want to unfollow them, as well. You can always re-follow them later when you've moved on. Don't ask them to share stories or updates about her. Instead, let them know that you're trying to let go of your feelings and aren't interested in what's going on with her. This will help you get your thoughts off of her. Say, "I'm trying to stop thinking about Emily, so please don't tell me what she's been doing lately."
A: Get rid of items that remind you of her. Try to avoid seeing her until you've moved on. Talk to someone else to distract you if you can't avoid seeing her. Unfollow her on social media sites and don't check her pages. Ask mutual friends not to tell you about what's going on in her life.

Q: Peel away the plastic wrap covering the black pudding. Do not slice it or remove the skin. With the casing damaged or removed the sausage would absorb water and become soggy. Take care not to break the skin casing when removing the outer plastic. Fill a stock pot with water and heat it until it comes to a boil. You can also use a deep pan to simmer the black pudding, though this will take longer and require regular turning. The pot or pan you use should be big enough to hold the entire pudding. Simmering will work best with thinner sausages. The bulky girth of thick sausages makes heating them in a pan impractical. Carefully place the black pudding into the boiling water. It will submerge when placed in a stock pot. If you've chosen to simmer the pudding in a pan, you will need to turn it every few minutes to make sure it gets cooked through. Turn simmering sausages using long-handled tongs to keep from burning yourself. Boiling sausages will need to be checked periodically to ensure that the skin hasn't ruptured. If it has, remove the black pudding from the water immediately, slice and finish cooking on a skillet or in the oven to salvage the flavor and texture of the sausage. Allow the pudding to boil or simmer for 6-8 minutes. You can test the consistency of the sausage as it cooks by squeezing it lightly with a pair of tongs. Once most of its firmness has given way and it has taken on a soft texture, it is ready to serve. Thicker sausages may need to be cooked longer in order to be a consistent temperature throughout.
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Remove the plastic wrapping from the black pudding. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Put in the pudding whole. Heat for 6-8 minutes. Finished.