Cleaning A Fluffy Thing

  One of the hardest work in adopting a dog is bathing them. I don't know why but almost all dogs try to resist a bath at first. By learning these basic steps on how to bathe your dog properly might make them enjoy it soon and be comfortable at your hands. Having a regular bath time is important for your dog. It will help them lower their temperature and of course, it'll help them clean and get rid of the bad smell. People aren't the only ones who hate bad smell, dogs hate it too. These are the steps that I found in the internet.

  The first step in bathing your dog is finding a perfect place and prepare all the things you will need. Finding the perfect place  is based on the size of your dog. If your dog is small, you can use the counter of the bathtub to bath them. But if your dog is big, you can do it outside with a hose on. Don't let them just roam around or else you'll have a hard time when you bathe them. Next, prepare all the the things that you'll need. For the basic materials, you need a shampoo or a soap, a clean and big towel, a dog brush, and a blower if they have a thick fur. In choosing a shampoo, don't use the shampoo that human use. It might irritate their skin or they might be allergic to it. Use a shampoo that your veterinarian recommend.

  Second, check the dog's fur and if a brush is available, brush the dog's coat carefully. This way, the unwanted dirts will be removed and will lessen your work. If you found some ticks around your dog's fur, consult your veterinarian on how to cure them.

  For the third step, wet the dog's fur starting from their head to their body. Apply the shampoo. Wash the dog's head first. That way, the dirt goes into the next body part that will be washed. Stroke their back not the way we do, do it like your massaging them. That will help them feel relaxed and their fur will be washed. Be careful not to put shampoo near the eyes, nose and ears. This might lead to serious damages.

  Rinsing your dog is the fourth step. Rinse your dog until the water that flows from his fur is clear. Do not leave remains of shampoo because it might be the reason why your dog have ticks. Start it from the head to their body while massaging their fur.

  Lastly, get the towel and lay it over your dog's back and rub your dog dry. Clean the place where you will be placing your dog so the dirt would not stick  to them. Give them a treat for cooperating with you.

  Bathing your dog is the basic but the hardest work in dog adoption. Small or big, you have to keep them from struggling. After bath time, give your dog a treat for his cooperation. This way, it will lead him to an idea that he will receive an award if he follows your command. Soon, your dog might look forward to bath time.

A Beautiful Disaster (Descriptive)

   What do you feel when it's raining? Have you ever liked the sounds on the pavement? The breezy wind? The gray cloud? Have you ever felt the emptiness within it? The rain have great purpose in every way. We can't live without the rain. Everybody needs it. Do you like the rain? For me, there is nothing incomparable in the ambiance of a cold morning with a bliss of rain. 

   Many people might hate it when it's raining. But something in the rain makes it so special--the breezy wind, the sounds of drippling water on the pavement and the cool moist outside the window. The rain is something I'm fond of. The sweet-like smell, the tingling sounds in my ears and the cold feeling crawling through my body. I like the smell of the rain. My miniscule metaphors can't explain it why, but it feels so good as if my mind was flying in the world of ecstasy. Who would not like that kind of feeling? The wind, the sounds on the pavement and the cold atmosphere-- I'll just have to lay on my bed, start the music in my phone then read some good book. 

    The rain is nature's downfall. A friend told me-- my love, perhaps, told me that she reminds me like a rain. Well, that's partially true. The rain reminds me of myself-- making it so simple but sometimes a beautiful disaster. You may not know it coming but it would bring some clue. It's raining when it's gloomy and it's raining even if there's sunshine. So did I. I cry when I'm sad and tears would fall off too of I'm happy. The rain might be a disaster to anyone, but they didn't notice how important the rain is to humanity.

   The great feeling in this world is sleeping on a cold bed with a breeze of morning's shower. In other people's point of view, that may be unexplainable, or even absurd. But for me, I love the idea that the bliss of rain's the reason why our bed's cold. When it's raining cats and dogs outside, I always want my morning to have a sip of milk, tea or a hot chocolate while reading a book, eating something tasty while surfing the net. They may not see it as I do, but the rain is simply amazing and relaxing.

Tips to be an effective writer. (Sample Post)

1. Avoid redundant sentences.
As a reader, you wouldn't want to read the same lines all over again. Once or twice is quite bearable, more than that is a big no no. The possible sentences, line or words that should be repeated is the first and last sentence what readers wanted to read.
2. If there's a word for it, use it.
Some writers, wanted their choice of words a little different so they use a much deeper words. But making the words too deep might exhaust all readers and make them go away. When you can make the words more simpler, the more better. Being an eloquent writer is best for instructional and creative writing. This will also balance quality and quantity.
3. It is always 'your' not 'our'.
Who is writer here? It's you. You're the one who's telling and the one who is creating. Your readers will gain more confidence if it seems to them that you are in a far away place and not one of them.
4. Do not command, just suggest.
Your readers don’t want you to be commanding them to do things. Instead of saying “use this tool” say “I find this tool very useful”. Although the phrase points to you finding the tool “very useful” it will give the reader an idea that it is indeed good, and might use it. Everyone has their ego to protect, yes it applies here too. A declarative sentence is more favorable than a command sentence.
5. Strong words, strong memory.
Using of strong words in your sentences might automatically keep you from doing tip #1. A quote from a movie or in a book is a big impact to the readers and they can't just simply forget it.
6. Let them guess.
As a writer, you shouldn't give it all. Add a mysterious twist, leave a question, excite them that they will want for more. Keep on making them think, or say, “what’s next? what’s next?” but your goal should be “awww I want more!”
7. Figures of Speech.
Usually when a writer explains a piece of very complicated material there is always the worry of boring the readers to death.
8. Humor
You may add humor to lighten up the subject and make your readers feel at ease with you. It should not be forced, it should appear as naturally as possible. People deserve to smile while reading, and they will like you for making their hectic day lighter.
9. Try before suggesting.
Nothing beats experience, that is a fact. As a writer, you shall not suggest to the readers things that you haven't tried nor proven yet. Be cautious and share only what you have experienced first or has a good knowledge of, even theoretical.
10. Read other's work.
This way, it will give you knowledge about the current happenings. It will also give you an idea which readers would want to read and what they don't. Saying "I didn't learn anything from that" is nonsense, because you're just being careless or just thinking it wasn't effective.


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