Problem: Article: It's best to wait at least a few days after the breakup to pick up your things so you'll have time to process and get your emotions under control. This way, you can go into the situation in a calmer, more collected fashion. Do things like get enough sleep, go out with friends, and spend a day pampering yourself to help yourself feel better. However, don't wait too long. It's best to retrieve your things within a couple of weeks of the breakup. A phone call can get messy and emotional, so send a text with a simple message to keep your composure. For example, text something like, "I still have some things at your place. Is there a good time to come over and pick them up?" Worst case scenario, you may have to call if your ex does not return your texts after a few days. Your ex may prefer not to be there when you pick up your stuff, so you may want to stop by while they're at work or out of the house. If your ex wants to be present, however, find a time that works for both of your schedules. Be as agreeable as possible, even if it's painful. Petty arguments often surface after breakups due to lingering emotions, so remind yourself to remain composed if you get angry. The sooner you get your things, the better. If you're having a hard time scheduling a pick-up time, see if at least some of the smaller items can be mailed to you. When negotiating when to come over, stick to discussing the essentials. You don't want to trigger an argument about the breakup. Try to communicate in 5 minutes or less to prevent you or your ex from becoming emotional. Say something like, "Can you let me know a good time?" and ask any questions you have (i.e., "Can I let myself in or do you want to be there when I come over?"). If you're not comfortable with your ex touching your things, let them know you're happy to box everything up yourself. However, if you don't mind, you can have them box up your items to speed up the process for both of you. Make sure you're respectful when asking your ex to box up your items. Say something like, "Is there any way you could gather my things for me so we can get through this smoothly?"
Summary: Wait until you're calmer. Send a text. Schedule a time to pick up your things. Communicate only the essentials. Let your ex know how to interact with your stuff.

Problem: Article: When it comes time to make your escape, you'll do so by first working your outer arm free. Having your stronger arm on the outside will make it much easier to generate the force you need to slip out of the starting position. Straitjackets work by immobilizing the wearer's arms across their lower abdomen, where they're unable to harm themselves or others. You may not have the choice of which arm to keep in front of you if you're ever being placed in a straitjacket for real (which is unlikely). For this reason, it can be a good idea to practice using both arms as your lead if you want to be prepared for any situation. Without attracting too much attention, grab a handful of the material just underneath your dominant hand and keep a firm grip on it. Bunching up the fabric before the jacket is cinched tight will give you 24 inches (5.110.2cm) of slack, which will help you tremendously later on. If you're not able to take hold of the fabric because you're being watched or can't move your fingers, don't worryit's a helpful step, but not a necessary one. Fill your lungs with air and keep the muscles of your torso rigid until you're strapped in. Once the straitjacket is secure, exhale completely and relax your core. The fabric, which was previously stretched to the limit, will now hang limply around your upper body. Lift your elbows as you inhale to give your chest more room to expand. Stand up perfectly straight until the last strap has been buckled. Then, let your shoulders fall and bend over slightly at the midsection. The more compact you can make your frame, the more space you'll give yourself to maneuver. Recall what you were told bad posture looked like growing up and try to emulate this position.
Summary: Cross your dominant arm over the other as the jacket is being put on. Pinch the fabric on the side of the straitjacket. Take a deep breath as the jacket is being buckled. Make yourself as small as possible.

Problem: Article: Use a hobby knife, small screwdriver, a toothpick, or ice pick. This may take 5 to 10 seconds. Because the smoke is toxic and it smells bad. Run quickly and cover your nose. If you are afraid of holding it or if its in a windy situation you could use a fuse. Fuse could be bought in stores or you could create it from paper. To do it, you need to take a paper (size depends on your bomb), wrap 1/2 of the bomb using the paper but, if you wrap them all, the result is that it wouldn't smoke, but a huge fire. So, after folding it 1/2 of the bomb, you need to make a tail out of it. Now as usual, light up the tail. Yes it's slow but its better if you do this on windy days.
Summary: Get a ping-pong ball and wrap it in tin foil. Poke a hole in the top of the wrapped ping-pong ball. Put two bricks a little bit apart on a non-flammable surface and gently wedge the ping pong ball between them (with the hole facing up). Use a lighter to heat the bottom. Back away quickly at first sign of smoke.

Problem: Article: Chugging a bubbly, foamy beer can cause stomach pain, gas, and nausea, so wait for the bubbles to go away before you start. Waiting also gives the beer a chance to warm up a bit, which can help prevent brain freeze after you chug! The shape of the glass can affect how well you're able to chug your beer. A beer mug is much easier to chug than a snifter. The carbonation in your beer is caused by carbon dioxide (CO2). All that extra gas pumped into your stomach can cause discomfort and possibly nausea. An easy way to release some of that CO2 into the air rather than your stomach is to knock the bottom of the glass on a table or solid structure before you chug it. Don't slam your glass on the table, just knock it to shake some of the bubbles loose. Before you actually start to chug your beer, take a big breath to prepare yourself for what lies ahead. Moving your head into position ahead of time will streamline the process and make it easy to dump the contents of your glass right into your belly. Make sure you've got a good grip on the glass as well. After you've taken a breath and steeled your resolve, move the glass to your mouth and place your lips around the edge of the glass. In one swift motion, turn the glass up to pour the contents into your mouth. Don't sip or gulp the beer or the liquid may spill out of the edges of your mouth. Be careful not to knock the glass against your teeth and risk chipping a tooth. As the contents of your glass enter your mouth, do not swallow. Instead, allow your throat to relax and the beer to flow directly into your stomach. Let gravity do the work for you. Be sure to hold your breath and don't stop the flow of beer to take a breath as this will slow you down and possibly cause you to spill precious drops of beer. Imagine you are pouring a glass of water down an open drain. You've made it this far, don't stop now! Keep your throat relaxed as the beer flows out of the glass. Tilt the glass further and further up to finish draining it. When the beer is gone, resume breathing, and bask in the glory of your achievement. There's still plenty of CO2 in the beer, so if you need to expel any of the gasses in your stomach, a solid belch should do the trick.
Summary:
Pour the beer into a glass and wait for the foam to dissipate. Hit the bottom of the glass on a table to release CO2. Take a deep breath, and lean your head back slightly. Bring the glass to your lips and tilt it up quickly. Relax your throat and hold your breath. Finish chugging the entire glass of beer.