INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Drink a cup of tea, make your bed, or do some simple stretches. Whatever your normal routine, the more you're able to stick to it on travel day the less stressful the day will seem. Just try your best to avoid extra caffeine as it increases feelings of anxiety. About 10 minutes before your boarding time try to use the restroom. After you get on the plane there will likely be at least 30 minutes before the plane is in the air and you're free to walk around the cabin. Additionally, if your anxiety over travelling stems from a fear of enclosed places, not having to use the small aircraft restroom will take an extra stress off your mind. Mention your anxiety to the flight attendant or have a conversation with the person seated next to you. Don't let the conversation spiral into a discussion about all the terrors of flying, but just having someone that knows how you're feeling can be enough to keep travel jitters away. Remember 25 percent of people have some fear of flying and talking to those around you on the flight can help create a support group to help you through the flight. Now is the perfect time to use the breathing and meditation techniques you've been working on! Remember deep abdominal breathing and whichever meditation technique you have been studying. Focus yourself as soon as you get on the plane and then at any point when you begin to feel jittery. Don't wait until you're feeling overwhelmed. The best way to deal with travel jitters is to keep them from happening! After you get settled on the plane get out a book and start reading. Find an interesting book before your flight, something by an author you know you enjoy. Begin the book a few days before the flight, stopping a few chapters in, preferably at a cliffhanger or plot twist. Then when you start reading during the flight you're already into the story and more likely to keep your attention. New regulations allow you to use small electronics during take-off and landing. Once the plane starts taxiing to the runway, take out your smartphone, iPod, or small tablet. Before flying download a new album from your favorite artist or put together a playlist of your favorite songs and listen to it during takeoff. Having headphones in will block out any noise from the plane during takeoff and help you feel more relaxed. Once the flight gets going you're able to take out your laptop. An engrossing two hour movie is a great way to use the majority of your flight time. If possible, pick a movie you've never seen before that has been on your "must watch" list for a while, or chose one of your favorites that you know will make you laugh. The most important thing to remember during the flight is to keep yourself distracted. Go back to your book, listen to more music, play a game, meditate, or watch a TV show. Find whatever is best at keeping your attention and mind off of the flight stick with it!

SUMMARY: Follow your normal morning routine. Use the restroom. Talk to people. Practice calmness. Read a book. Listen to music. Watch a movie. Stay busy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Attempting to transform your friendship into a dating relationship could have unintended repercussions. If things don't work out, the friendship might suffer or come to an end as a result. If you truly care about the person you've fallen for, think about whether you're willing to take that chance. It may be that you decide that you're better off as friends and adjust your expectations accordingly. Think about your history with the other person and how they act towards you. Do you detect any interest or affection? How have things between the two of you progressed since you became friends? If the person you like tends to emphasize what a good friend you are, or compares you to a brother or sister, it may be their way of telling you that they're satisfied with your established roles. Analyze the nature of your desires. Do you have real feelings for your friend, or is it simply a physical attraction? It's normal to be physically drawn to people of the opposite sex that you get along well with, and this can sometimes extend to your own friends. This doesn't necessarily mean, however, that the two of you would be able to fulfill each other's needs in a dating relationship. Be certain about what you're after before you make a move. An unsuccessful attempt at courting could mean the end of the friendship. Hooking up does not necessarily mean leaving the friend zone. If anything, it could just make things more confusing for both of you. Find out how the person you're interested in feels by talking to the friends you have in common. They can usually provide valuable insight into the mind state of your interest. They'll also be able to tell you whether trying to pursue a romantic relationship is a good idea, or whether you're putting your friendship in jeopardy. If your mutual friends think there's a chance of the two of you getting together, have them put in a good word on your behalf or drop subtle clues to your interest. Hearing someone close to them say "you guys look so cute together" or "you two would make the perfect couple" might make all the difference in changing the way your friend sees you. While you should do what's right for you, it's also worth considering how you and your friend becoming romantically involved could impact the rest of your friends. You may not feel as comfortable discussing the details of your relationship to someone who is also friends with your partner. A breakup could also leave your mutual friends conflicted over the best way to stay on good terms with both of you. Even if you decide to take the direct approach, don't spill your guts out of the blue. Wait until the two of you are alone and can talk openly without distraction or embarrassment. Consider other situational details, as wellif your friend is going through a stressful time in their life or just got out of a long-term relationship, it may not be the right time to share your feelings with them. The best time to work your way out of the friend zone is when you and your crush get along well, spend a lot of time with each other and express your desires and frustrations about dating. You'll already be equipped with the resources and information you need to be able to meet their needs. Hiding your feelings may make things awkward, or lead to built-up frustration or even resentment. This isn't healthy for you, or your friendship. In the long term, you should either work on expressing yourself or moving on, especially if you're beginning to notice negative feelings building up.

SUMMARY: Decide whether it's worth it. Ask yourself what you want. Talk to your mutual friends. Make sure your timing is right. Avoid hiding unresolved feelings for too long.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Be careful not to bend or dent either slide in the process. Be gentle! If using a cleaning rod, be careful not to jam the rod into the bottom of the slide. If you are rough, you risk denting the crook at the end of the slide. However, this stage of the cleaning should really be handled by a trained instrument technician, as any sort of scratch or dent in the valve will adversely affect the playability of the horn. Special attention should be given to the rotary valve, water key (or spit valve), and the outer and inner slides. Most of the oil should be applied by dripping it in through the pipe where the bell section and playing slide meet, though a few drops may be applied to the rotary valve directly.

SUMMARY:
Disassemble the trombone by unscrewing the bell portion from the slide and removing the mouthpiece. Remove the outer slide and wipe off any excess grease, oil or moisture from the inner slides with a soft rag. Use a cleaning rod or a "snake" (a flexible rubber coated metal wire with a small brush on both ends), clean out any excess grease, oil or moisture from the insides of the outer and inner slides. Remove the main tuning slide from the bell portion and clean the inside with a "snake". Do the same for F attachment tuning slide if your trombone has the F attachment. If absolutely necessary, disassemble the rotary valve for the F attachment, rinse off each piece and wipe off excess oil or grease. Rinse all trombone components with warm water (NOT HOT, see warnings) in a shower or bath. Dry off all components with a soft rag, making sure that no large pockets of water remain in any of the tubing or in the rotary valve. Apply necessary grease to the tuning slides and attach them to the bell portion of the instrument. Reassemble the rotary valve and apply necessary oils. Apply necessary slide grease or oils to the inner slide. Wipe down the entire outside of the trombone using a soft rag.