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50 Creative Ideas For Your Next PowerPoint Night

TikTok is the newest, hippest (just ask any twenty-something year old) social media platform and arguably the biggest thing since Instagram’s launch in 2010. The platform boasts over 1 billion users and has been downloaded an upwards of 200 million times in the United States alone. You can find all sorts of videos on TikTok from food recipes and fashion, to presentation tips. Its diverse, entertaining, short-form content is what makes the app so favorable across many different age groups and demographics. 

Many trends and recommendations have come to light because of the ever-popular social media app like dances, sounds, and meals. But another TikTok trend that has taken millennials and Gen Z by storm is PowerPoint nights. PowerPoint nights became especially popular in 2020 during the pandemic when friends and family were looking for ways to connect with one another via technology. Essentially, friends create presentation decks about cheeky topics (unrelated to work or school) and present them to each other either in-person or through video calls. Oftentimes served with plenty of snacks and beverages, PowerPoint nights have become a new Friday night “thing” to do. A trend we can get behind. 

And of course, we’re thrilled that it put presentations on the map for something fun other than board meetings and thesis assignments. 

So we’re tapping in. Here are 50 creative ideas for your next PowerPoint night. Extra points if you use Beautiful.ai and tag us on TikTok. 

• Your colleagues as The Office characters
• Dating app contenders 
• Hot takes on a new album from your favorite artist
• Your Spotify Wrapped list
• Bachelor/bachelorette (or other reality TV show) predictions
• A song to describe each person in your friend group and why
• Suggest locations for your next friend trip
• Everyone’s love language
• Fantasy football updates
• Everyone’s favorite movies, ranked
• Water bottle brands ranked
• The best restaurants in a 30 mile radius according to you
• Dream wedding destinations
• Your friends as Disney characters
• The best nostalgic shows for your generation
•  Things you would do if you were president 
•  Pet names that you love and hate
•  The best and worst managers or bosses you’ve ever had
•  Your favorite memory with each friend
•  The best iPhone/android apps you can’t live without
•  Each friend’s toxic trait
•  Fashion trends you can’t get behind
•  Friend trivia or two truths and a lie
•  Office gadgets that just make sense
•  A [insert name] starter pack for all of your friends
•  Give each friend a superpower and explain why
•  Your colleagues as an alcoholic beverage
•  Things you hate: and everyone has a chance to try to change your mind
•  Everyone’s enneagram types
•  Unpopular opinions: things you like that no one else does
•  The emojis you need in the next update
•  The top 10 best celebrity couples
•  Things that just make sense to have in your home
•  Band names each friend would name their band
•  Things from Amazon that you would recommend to a stranger
•  Your friends as fast food restaurants
•  A song for every milestone in your life
•  How each person’s road trip snack preference defines them
•  The first five things you’d spend money on if you won the lottery
•  Bucket list items
•  Local coffee shops, ranked
•  The best and worst things about everyone’s jobs
•  Give all your friends a new name and persona
•  How everyone’s zodiac signs fit their personality
•  Your group as Friends characters
•  Holidays ranked from worst to best
•  Celebrities that would play your friends in a movie or TV role
•  Things you’d rather be doing than your current job
•  Each of your colleagues as dog breeds
• The best (most useful) things you’ve learned from TikTok

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How to Introduce a Friend [+ Examples]

• Post Release Date: March 6, 2023

Why does “introducing my friends” matter in the grand scheme of things?

Although society may tell us to simply make a few friends and hold onto them for life, this is not usually how our social lives play out.

Everyone needs to be open to forging new connections.

We constantly change, and as we develop different hobbies, ambitions, values, and life experiences, we need people to share those new parts of our lives.  [Read about Shared Experience Roots ]

PODCAST EPISODE! Want to learn more about shared experience roots? Listen to my episode on the three kinds of roots here.

Though it would be amazing if our closest friends could grow with us in every way as we mature, that’s just not possible. We are too complex! There are too many ways we are changing! As we all head down different life paths, we don’t have to go through life alone.

Many self-help books will tell you, “it’s lonely at the top” or “we have to get used to being on our own,” but let’s stop perpetuating that nonsense. 

There are people who share our new interests, ambitions, and life experiences, and we just have to be open to finding them. 

Why is this important? 

Feel content with your social circle? We can be satisfied with the people in our lives AND stay open to new connections.

Feel lonely? Know that there are people out there who share your interests, and you can make those connections over time. 

PODCAST EPISODE! Take control of your social wellness. Listen here.

What about the joy of being able to connect two people? 

Our social circle is like a vast web. We never know what connections might create lifelong friendships, pickleball partners, new book club members, or even someone’s best friend for the latter years of their life. 

There is a certain satisfaction to knowing our friends well enough (an emotional intimacy root! ) to set them up for a conversation that lights them up, not a conversation full of pleasantries. 

So today, Let’s talk about how to introduce friends. 

An introduction can be a fast track to a new connection. 

How many times have you introduced friends like this? 

“J, I want to introduce a friend. Meet A. A and I went to college together.”

By the end of this article, you’ll know how to introduce your friend in a creative way instead of the boring first introduction. An introduction like this: 

“J, I want you to meet A. “J introduced me to my spouse back in college. A and I met over a late-night craving for tacos freshman year. I am not sure how you’ve never met! We all went to the same college. A and I haven’t talked in a few years, but we recently connected again. She’s about to depart on a month-long adventure to Europe. You both might have something to talk about since I know J went to Italy last year.” 

Now, as you walk away, they have a variety of topics to choose from:

• Traveling to Italy
• Their shared experience of going to the same college
• Where else they both have gone in Europe
• Maybe even a mutual love of tacos.

Can we all agree that the second introduction has set our friends up for a more enjoyable conversation?

Let’s dive into how to introduce someone. 

How to Introduce Friends

How do you introduce your friends? Have you ever thought much about this very mundane, everyday conversation? Sometimes the simplest parts of our life add up to make the most significant overall impact, and I’d venture to say that making introductions is one of those small acts that add up over time. 

Consider the purpose of this friendship introduction

There could be various motives for introducing two friends: 

• They are both important to you. You want them to know that. 
• They share similar interests or experiences. 
• Getting to know each other could be mutually beneficial to them both. 
• There is a professional connection. 
• One friend has experiences with something the other friend is interested in. 
• They will be interacting with each other in some way. 

Every introduction is an opportunity to showcase why two people getting to know each other would be enjoyable for both parties.

Quite often, the default is to introduce someone using their job title. 

Can we all agree to stop doing that? 

Sure, if you are in a professional setting, go ahead, but even in a professional setting, what if you made an introduction based on their best skill, most recent project, department, and “why” for their career?

These other descriptors remove hierarchy and set the two people up for a neutral conversation.

Personally, I believe that using job titles is a dull way to connect people. It doesn’t give justice to our friends as individuals – their hobbies, their dreams, and their backgrounds. 

Yes, we spend many hours of our lives working… but that doesn’t define us. Let’s focus on making better introductions, shall we? 

Instead of defaulting to the same old ways you always make introductions, pause for a moment. 

Ask yourself, “Why am I introducing these two people?” 

Taking the time to reflect will enable you to execute an intentional introduction. 

If there isn’t a clear purpose, the purpose might just be “to avoid the uncomfortable feelings of searching for common ground.” You know these two people! Help them find common ground and set them on the path towards a conversation that will light them both up. 

If possible, start by give your friends a heads-up.

There is a party tomorrow, and you already have two friends in mind that you’d like to introduce to one another. I love to see it! 

It’s a great idea to give them a heads-up before, especially if either of your friends are on the more reserved side. It could be as simple as saying something like, “Hey J, I have this one friend I’d love to introduce you to at the party. Her name is A. I’ve wanted to introduce you two for a while. I’m sure you’d love to swap stories about your favorite travel spots.” 

Are you hosting the party? 

First of all, read my 6 Roles of Hosting Guide because making introductions falls in the “Day-of Host role,” which happens to be one of the most important roles of any gathering. 

Now, any guest can make introductions, but if you are the day-of host, consider sitting down with the guest list a day or two before the gathering and creating a mental list of who might enjoy meeting who and attempting to facilitate those connections at the party. Planning the most effective ways to introduce friends is the main role of the day-of host.

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Bringing a friend that doesn’t know anyone else to a party? 

Brainstorm other guests you might know at this party. What similarities do they share with your friend? How might you make some impactful introductions? Spend a few minutes thinking about how you will introduce someone that matters to you. 

Get to the point. 

It’s time to make the introduction. The best way to introduce two people? Keep the introduction straightforward. It should be evident why you thought these two friends would like to meet. 

• Don’t include superfluous information.
• Don’t talk about yourself if it doesn’t add value to the introduction.
• Keep things positive. No embarrassing stories or inside jokes. 

When in doubt, ask yourself, “Where do my friends take the conversation from here?” 

Use the initial sentences to declare why you thought they would want to get to know each other.

Some examples: 

• “R meet S. I have wanted to connect the two of you for a while – You both tell me all your rock climbing stories! I know R just went on a climbing trip to Austria recently.” 
• “J meet A. Your little ones were born only a month apart. It’s been so fun to watch you both become parents. A, I know you just joined a PEPs group. That’s something J considered. How do you like it?” 

Lead your friends on a clear path toward a shared interest or experience.

Know when to exit the conversation.

It takes a certain amount of emotional savvy to recognize when it’s time to stay and when it’s time to leave a conversation.

If this is something you want to learn more about, check out this article by Social Self on “How to Introduce Friends to Each Other.”

Let’s say you’ve made the introduction. A few things might happen. 

• They hit it off! You also have a little one. You stick around, and all have a great conversation about your shared experience of being new parents. 
• They have hit it off! They are talking about their mutual interests, life experiences, or connections. Let’s say they dove into talking about rock climbing…  but you don’t love rock climbing. In fact, you know very little about the sport. If you stay in the conversation, they continually backtrack to explain basic terms or references. If you connected them so they could nerd out on rock climbing, this might be a great time to excuse yourself.
• They have trouble finding common ground. You might suggest a few additional connection points or leading questions to help them find a conversation that might be interesting. “J, when you were traveling, didn’t you tell me about this hidden gem you found in Berlin? A is heading there next month.”  [Read about Shared Experience Roots]
• The conversation didn’t work out . Sometimes, for whatever reason, the conversation just peters out. Think about offering your companion a graceful exit. “I am so happy I finally got to introduce the two of you. I apologize for doing this, but W just came in and could use a hand.” 

Follow up with your friends.

Your two friends hit it off after you introduced friends last night! Why not take things a step further and ask if they’d like to be connected?

Before connecting them, get their permission before sharing contact details or sending introduction texts/emails. Respecting boundaries is an emotional intimacy root!

You might also consider organizing another way for them to connect in person. More on that in the next section.

Invite them both to another gathering. 

Repetition is essential when building friendships and community. We need a variety of experiences together to build enough roots to feel connected. 

You see, most people make friends through proximity. Our friends are people we meet in places we frequent – neighborhood, school, work, place of worship, or the gym, to name a few.

However, you don’t need school or work to make friends. We can all create proximity. We just need to put ourselves out there. Take the risk. Initiating contact! Send that, “It was nice meeting you! Would you like to meet up for a walk sometime?” text message. 

Yet… most people find that intimidating.

So why not give our friends a helping hand? 

Create repetition for these two friends. Invite them to various activities and gatherings. No need to be too obvious about it; just extend a casual invitation whenever it makes sense. Doing this will allow them to build connections, make memories, and discover shared interests over time.

If you’re eager to take your role as a cultivator of friendships and community more seriously, read my write-up on How to Host an Open House and begin hosting these events periodically to allow those in your life to form stronger connections. 

Remember, you aren’t in charge of this friendship.

You aren’t responsible for shepherding this friendship . After facilitating a chance meeting or two, let these two friends take it from there.

PODCAST EPISODE! How to Make Friends as a Grown-Up. Give it a listen!

Final thoughts 

We all have our own community.  

The people in our community/our support system might not know each other, but they likely know of each other.

• “Oh… You are A’s gym friend! So nice to meet you.”
• “I’ve heard so many stories about you two when you were in college.”
• “She told me that you kept them fed after the baby came. So happy she had you.”

We are more connected than we realize. Our communities are more expansive than we give ourselves credit for. 

At the very least, mutual friends share you as a connection point. That’s a simple connection – acquaintances, formal community, or familiar friends are all valuable relationships to our overall social wellness . 

Most people find “ meeting new friends ” to be uncomfortable, but we can help break the ice by providing thoughtful introductions amongst our friends. 

Turn it into a game this year – How many times can you introduce friends this year? Just start by picking one or two and go from there. 

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Essay on My Best Friend for Students and Children

500+ words essay on my best friend.

Friendship is one of the greatest blessings that not everyone is lucky enough to have. We meet a lot of people in the journey of life but there are only a few who leave a mark on us. My best friend is one such person who has been able to make a positive impact on my life. We have been a part of each other’s lives for the longest time and our friendship is still developing. She has been with me through all the thicks and thins. Most importantly, I feel extremely fortunate to have someone as a best friend in my life. In this essay on my best friend, I will tell you about how we became friends and about her best qualities.

Our Friendship

Our friendship started when my best friend came in as a new admission to our class. Both of us were hesitant to talk to each other at first, but gradually we developed a bond. I remember the first time my best friend tried to talk to me; I rolled my eyes because I thought there was no use and we wouldn’t hit it off. However, to my surprise, we became best friends by the end of the session year.

We learned so many things about each other and found out that our taste in music and fashion was so similar. Since then, there was no stopping us. We spent all our time together and our friendship became the talk of the class. We used to help each other out in studies and visited each other’s homes as well. We made sure to have lunch together on Sundays. We also used to watch movies and cartoons together.

On our summer break, we even went to summer camp together and made a lot of memories. Once during the summer holidays, she also accompanied me to my maternal grandparents’ home. We had a fabulous time there. Moreover, we even invented our own handshake which only both of us knew. Through this bond, I learned that family doesn’t end with blood because my best friend was no less than my family. Friendship is one relationship that you choose, unlike all other relationships.

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Qualities of My Best Friend

I feel one of the main reasons why I formed such a bond with my best friend was because of the qualities she possesses. Her courage always inspired me to raise my voice against injustice as she always stood up to her bullies. She is also one of the smartest minds in class who doesn’t only excel academically but also in life. I have never seen a dancer as good as my best friend, the accolades she has won are proof of her talent.

Above all, I feel the quality that appeals to me the most is her compassion . Whether it’s towards humans or animals, she always keeps the same approach. For instance, there was an injured stray dog that was wailing in pain, my best friend did not only get him treated but she also adopted him.

Similarly, she saw a poor old woman on the streets one day and she only had money for her lunch. My best friend did not hesitate once before giving all of it to the poor lady. That incident made me respect her even more and inspired me to help the underprivileged more often.

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In short, the bond I share with my best friend is one of my most prized possessions. Both of us inspire each other to become better humans. We push each other to do our best and we are always there in need. A best friend is indeed a precious gem and I am fortunate to have found that gem of my life.

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Q.1 Why is it important to have a best friend?

A.1 It is important for everyone to have a best friend as they are our well-wishers with whom one can share everything. In other words, it gets tough to share things with your parents or siblings, but with a best friend, we never hesitate. Additionally, they always support us and boost our confidence.

Q.2 What are the essential qualities of a best friend?

A.2 A best friend should be understanding. One must be able to share anything with them without the fear of being judged. They should be supportive and encouraging of one another. Subsequently, one must always look out for their best friends in times of need.

Q.3. Should you consider all your friends on various Social media as true friends?

A.3  You may have a number of friends on Social media, but they cannot be considered as true friends. Most of them are mere acquaintances. People with whom you talk only occasionally because they are in the same school, college, colony or workplace, but there is no bond of a true friend are acquaintances. A true friend is a person to whom you would go during your hard time seeking help. However, some acquaintances may become friends as time passes by. Thus, we can say that all friends on Social media are not your true friends.

Q.4. Can you have a negative influence on your life due to friends?

A.4  Friends greatly influence one’s life. It is always said that your company defines your character. Friends with good qualities have a positive influence on your life. They motivate you and guide you. Similarly, friends who have bad qualities can negatively influence your life.

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How To Be A Good Friend

And when i'm grounded they will still be my best friends. ... ask them if you can meet their mom or dad. then you ask them what their favorite color is. ... – powerpoint ppt presentation.

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• This is how to be a great friend. First you play with them every single day. You can be a great friend by doing that. Then you try not to get in fights. Third you ask if they want to go on a bike ride. Lastly you have a sleepover. Im a super duper great friend.
• I know how to be a good friend.
• I have to meet them first. Then I give them a gift like tea cups. Third I give them my phone number. Last of all, I am nice to my friends. Friends cheer you up when you are grounded. I help my friends when they get hurt. My friends are Kelsie, Camille, Austin, Stephanie and Gia.
• This is how to be a best friend.
• First you have to forgive them.
• Next you help people. Then you play with
• them. Last, you are always nice to them.
• I'm a good friend. My friends are Julia,
• Rey G., and Tyrese
• I know to be a good friend. First you give them something so they can be happy. Then you help them if they get hurt. Then you hang out with your friend. Lastly, you sit with them at lunch and you can be very nice too. I have so many friends I cant keep track. My friend are Tiffany, Kylie, Camille, Austin and Julia too. Ms. Hines is my friend too! My dad is my friend also!
• This is how to be a good friend. First you give them your phone number. Next you come to their house at 300 to 600 pm to play. Then you invite them to your house. Lastly you be friendly to them. I am a good friend to Sean.
• I can be a good friend. You have to be kind to your friends. If your friend is sick you should make a get well card for them. Your friend should be nice to you to. You can make many friends for being yourself. I like friends who like me for who I am not for what I have. There are many ways to make friend and you can make many friends too. If you are a very good friend you can have a very good friendship.
• This is how to be a good friend. First you have to meet them. Then you have to give them something. Third, give them your phone number. Lastly you play with them. I am a good friend because I treat them nicely .My friends are nice to me also. I like my friends because they help me when Im in trouble. And when Im grounded they will still be my best friends. My best friends are Daniel, Danny, Lillianna, Oscar, Brendan, Austin, Karl, Kylie, and last but not least Kelsie.
• This is how to be a good friend. First you have to say hi. Next you say, Do you want to be my best friend? Then play with each other and be friendly to them. Last I say, Ill see you tomorrow at the park. My friends are Candace, Jayden, Tiffany and Camille.
• This is how to be a good friend. First you meet them. Then you give them your phone number. Next if they dirt bike ride go ride with them sometime. Lastly you are friends. My friends are Austin, Tyrese, Lillianna and Rey.
• This is how to be a good friend. First, I will make friends with them. Next, we will play together. Then, you give them your phone number. Last, we will ride bikes together. My bests friend are Lilly, Oscar, and Rey G.
• I am a good friend. First you play basketball with them. Next, you ride bikes with them. Then you call them. Last, you play video games with them. My friends are Daniel, Tyrese, Karl, Danny, and Ryan.
• This is how to be a good friend. First, you are going to have to meet them at Texas. Next, I will give him my phone number. Then, I got to play with him at his house. Last, I say good by. My friends are Lilli, Camille, Tiffany, and Julia. My other friends are Daniel , Brendan, and Tyrese.
• I am a good friend. This is how you be a good friend. First you be nice. Then say, Can you be my friend? Third give them your phone number. Lastly you say bye. I am a good friend.
• This is how to be a good friend. First you find someone whos nice to you. Next you play together a lot and ask for sleep sleepovers. Then you go to the mall and the swimming pool. Last we are best friends and are having fun. My friends are Brendan, Austin, Tyrese, Kamden, Rey, Danny, and Oscar.
• This is how to be a good friend. First you be nice to them a lot. Next you do not hurt them a lot. Then you will be good to them. Then I play with my friend a lot. Last I say good bye when they leave. My friends are Rey G. and Lillianna.
• This is how you be a good. First you ask them what there name is. Next you invite them to your house. Then invite them to dinner. Ask them if you can meet their mom or dad. Then you ask them what their favorite color is. The next day you ask them to come and paint red and blue pictures. I am a good friend.
• This is how to be a good friend. First, you meet them. Then, you be nice to your friend. Third, give them your phone number. Lastly, you play with your new friend. My friends are Lillianna, Will, Rey, Rei, Danny, Oscar, Austin, Tyrese, Daniel, Brendan, Bryan, Jallia, and Finly.
• First thing to do is introduce yourself. Then you buy them some things. Third give your friend your phone number. Last make some time to be with them. I like to be a good friend.
• This is how to be a good friend. We will play all day. We will give each other stuff. Then we will have a sleepover party. I will build a tree house for us. Then we decorate it and get furniture and get food and activities, and games! My friends are Gia, Kylie, Kelsie, Tiffany, Rey, Brendan, Rei, and Austin.
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35 fun things to do with friends this weekend

Spending time with friends is good for the soul.

But, as with any relationship, it takes effort to maintain and nurture friendships. One good way to enhance your bond? Doing an activity together.

“By spending time together on a friends’ date, you all have the opportunity to show up as your authentic selves, learn more about each other, and create new memories together,” Dr. Traci Williams, PsyD, ABPP, CFT-I, tells TODAY.com. “Getting together regularly draws you closer, strengthens your emotional bond, and creates trust and security in your friendship.”

Sarah F. O’Brien , LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH, agrees with this idea, commenting that spending time, pursuing activities, and participating in hobbies together builds closeness and safety in relationships. “If you want to feel connected to your friends, then spending time doing things together face-to-face is important,” she says. “It’s hard to build, grow, or maintain a relationship, if you never do anything together, or if you do the same old thing and never stretch yourselves with new experiences and new conversations.”

Along those lines, Williams says that friendships that move from being surface-level to being deep and meaningful are intentional. “That means you each put the effort into staying in contact and seeing each other regularly,” she says. To plan and pull off successful friends’ dates, Williams urges people to keep the following guidelines in mind.

• Schedule time with your friends into your calendar
• At the end of a friends’ date, agree upon another day to meet up
• Be mindful of each other’s budgets when planning a friend date
• While out with friends, try to stay in the moment
• Minimize any distractions and silence notifications on your phone and smartwatch

Now, let’s get to the good stuff. Keep reading for 35 fun things to do with friends.

Fun Things to Do with Friends

Volunteer together.

Helping others helps yourself — and strengthen your friendship, too. “Spend time with your friends giving back to others,” Williams says. “Whether building a home or serving food to the unhoused, you will find meaning and connection by volunteering in your community.” Who knows, you may even make more friends while you're at it.

Swap clothes

“Given you and your pals are close to the same size, having a clothing swap at someone’s house is like going on a shopping spree, for free,” Sarah F. O’Brien , LCSW, LCSW-C, CCATP, CTMH, tells TODAY.com. Another spin on this: “You could also swap household items as well."

Plan an at-home spa day  

Invite a friend over, put on soothing music and let the spa day commence. “This is a great way to bond with a friend and also to engage in some helpful relaxation and self-care amidst the stress that you may be experiencing in your day-to-day lives,"  Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LCSW-C, psychotherapist at The Eating Disorder Center , tells TODAY.com.  says. Not to mention store-bought face masks and nail polish are much more affordable than what you'd find at an actual spa.

Host a room painting party

Kill two birds with one stone. “Not only do you finally get that spare room primed and painted quickly, but you can also spend quality time with your friends,” GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC, licensed therapist and founder of PsychPoint , tells TODAY.com. Be sure to have drinks, snacks, and all the necessary supplies ready for when your friend's arrive.

Go on a coffee date

Trade booze for caffeine. "So often happy hour is the go-to for social gathering, but sometimes we’re not in the mood to drink or we or our friends aren’t alcohol drinkers,” Kate Nichols , LCSW, tells TODAY.com.

Test out a new spot or go to your favorite local coffeeshop. Stay until your fresh out of coffee — or linger for hours, if you have a lot to catch up on. "This is also an opportunity to get out as much or as little as you like," Nichols adds.

Take a yoga class

“Relax, unwind, and do something good for your bodies, and your mind — together,” O’Brien says. “With all the negative messages we get about image, body sizes, and what’s ‘right,’ it’s healthy for us to engage in activities with others that counteract those messages,” she continues, adding that quality time can also do the mind and soul some good.

If you don’t want to get bendy, get artsy. “This sort of date allows you to have something to focus on other than just the conversation between you," Danica Harris, Ph.D . says. “By allowing ourselves to access our emotional selves through art we may find that we learn more about ourselves and our friend than we do if we are simply trying to get to know each other through talking.”

Visit a new restaurant

Or venture to an old favorite. “The feel-good hormones from a tasty meal, fun conversation and shared laughs are guaranteed to give your friendship a boost," Williams says.

Take a class together

Think about something you've always wanted to learn, then find a class and sign up. But since everything's better with a buddy, invite your friend to tag along. Working together and trying something new with inevitably bring you closer, according to Williams.

Picnic in the park

“Hit up the grocery store with your friend for some yummy picnic food options. Bring a blanket to sit on and maybe even some fancy drinks and glasses,” Rollin says. Pack a set of cards, lawn games or books — or let your imagination roam free as you take in your surroundings. Just be sure to check the weather ahead of time.

Get outside for a hike

“Aside from getting fresh air and spending time in nature, a hike with friends can increase your trust and ability to communicate with each other,” says Williams. You can also combine this idea with picnicking and end your hike with a meal together. Just make sure you coordinate who brings what in advance. 

Make your own candles

“You can do this out and about at a place that has all the items needed for you ready to go. Or get all the supplies online and do this at home with your friends,” O’Brien suggests. “Curate your own scent, get your friends’ ideas and input, come up with fun names for your scents and enjoy an afternoon with your ladies.”

Take a long walk

Hit the trails or the streets of your neighborhood. “ A walk is a great outdoor activity for a friend date because it involves some low level physical activity and can be a good vehicle for deeper conversations that don’t necessarily have room during a movie date or something too activity focused,” Nichols says.

Sing karaoke

“Get out of your comfort zone, be silly together, and create new memories,” says Williams, who points out that research has shown that shared laughter strengthens our bonds. If you don’t live near a karaoke bar, consider going in on a portable karaoke machine with a few friends.

Press play on a new show

Go on an adventure together without even leaving your couch. “You might find that taking turns picking the show allows both of you to feel invested in the activity, and this is a great way to learn about your friend’s interests,” Harris says.

While you can watch the entire show in one shot, space things out by planning "a day of the week where you and your friend can come together and share in the watching of one episode together. This ensures future friend dates and gives ample time to discuss the show between viewing sessions.

Pretend to be tourists

Afternoon tea at The Palm Court at The Plaza? Don’t mind if we do. Or how about visiting Fishermen’s Wharf in San Francisco? Now's the time to be a tourist in your own city or town. “Check out some of the top restaurants, sightseeing and other attractions that you may have forgotten about,” Rollin suggests. Pick a bunch of free activities or splurge on something lavish — the choice is yours.

Tackle a closet clean-up project

O’Brien says cleaning out or re-organizing your closet or crafting space can be a great project to do with a pal. “Grab your label maker, head over to your buddy’s house and work together to accomplish a multi-step task,” says O’Brien, adding that this would be especially helpful for strengthening a friendship if one or the other friend has difficulty staying on task or completing something in full, perhaps due to neurodivergence or other brain-based disorders that cause difficulty in focus, sequential task completion or getting started. “Showing up as our authentic self with others increases confidence in who we are. The activities done with friends don’t just have to be fun or exciting, they can be everyday things that are done together,” O’Brien further comments.

Map out a movie marathon

“Movies are a great way to connect when you aren’t feeling up for having a long talk,” Rollin says. Ahead of time, come up with an assortment of favorites and old classics you haven't seen, then check them off your list one by one. Need some inspiration? Check out the greatest movies right now on Netflix .

Host a potluck

For an affordable, at-home option, consider hosting a potluck with a group of your closest pals. “You may also try creating a theme, like plates that start with the letter of your first name, your favorite cheat meal, or a recipe that is too big for just one person," Guarino says. Or, peg it to a celebration like Burns s upper or the Kentucky Derby.

Go to dinner and a show

This is a classic combo for a reason. “Who says getting dressed up, having a nice meal out, and going to the theater has to be a romantic date? Do this with your girlfriends! Take photos together," O’Brien says. “Great conversations are always had over good food with good friends.”

Take in a TED Talk

Here's a friend date that engages your mind, allows you to hear a new perspective and facilitates a fresh dialogue. “This helps us to understand the values of our friends and helps us to share about our own,” Harris says. “Expanding our worldview with a trusted friend helps us to feel safe to be curious, ask questions, and explore different factors on topics we might be less familiar with."

Stare up at the stars

It’s time to embark on a stargazing session, made all the better with a friend by your side. If one of you has a telescope, bring that along on your adventure, but you can also visit an observatory. Either way, Williams adds that “spending time looking up at the night sky is a unique shared experience."

“Netflix and Chill”

“OK, I mean really just watching Netflix in your pajamas and chilling with your tribe,” O’Brien says. Load up on snacks and drinks, bust out the fuzzy blankets and watch a few hours of TV. "I bet your soul will feel full as a result!"

Visit a museum

Got an exhibit you’ve been meaning to check out? Grab a buddy. “You can seek out a specific exhibit that meets yours or your friend’s interest, or pick something at random that you get to experience together,” Nichols says, noting that this kind of friend date also gives you the option to explore on your own and then return to each other. “Museum exhibits can also often foster interesting talking points, as they expose us to things outside of our usual day to day.”

Go to a religious service together

“Consider attending a faith community service or event together,” for your next friends’ date, suggests O’Brien. “Sharing spiritual beliefs or practices can solidify a safe bond between friends, and deepen the connection,” she says. You don’t need to be of the same religious background, of course, to do this. In fact, learning about other backgrounds and religious beliefs may open you up to new perspectives and ways of seeing the world. 

Attend a support group

O’Brien says friends may want to consider attending a recovery peer support meeting together if there’s a similar life struggle such as dieting or co-dependency that brings you together. “Being real with others increases self-esteem and life satisfaction,” she says. 

Walk your dogs together

Pet parents, this is a fun way to spice up your daily walks. Get outside and catch up with your friend (furry friend too!) while helping your pups get some much-needed excercise. "We all need vitamin D, a little exercise and fresh air — pups too," O'Brien says.

Go grocery shopping

Hey, you’ve got to do it anyway. “What better way to knock out a chore and spend time connecting with your crew,” O’Brien says. “You can even share meal ideas or recipes.” If you have time after your supermarket spree, cook a meal together while you’re already on a roll.

Move your bodies

Exercising with a friend always makes it more enjoyable. “This friend date idea may be doubly beneficial, as you might find that moving with others allows you to support your mental health and well-being while also building connection with your friend," Harris says.

Find a workout that suits your needs and fitness levels, whether it's heart-pumping dance cardio, meditative yoga or group runs. “All of these options will improve your own mind/body connection and you’ll find that the added connection may help you to create a routine around movement and have something tangible you can do with a friend."

Take a staycation

Pack your bags! "This will give your friendship quality time while away from the busyness of your lives," Williams says. If you don’t want to stay at a hotel overnight, consider booking a day pass to a local spa.The key here is just to spend time disconnecting from regular life together. 

Plan a day trip

Rather get out of town than stay in it? “Planning a day trip is especially fun for city dwellers. Getting out of your normal surroundings and exploring a new place is not only great for bonding, but it can help with boosting your mood and managing stress,” says Guarino. “Try visiting a new place, like a small town nearby, that you would not normally consider visiting to add some adventure to the friendship.”

Play some board games

Because a little friendly competition never hurts. Have each person bring their favorite board game, then choose them at random for a fun-filled game night. Feel free to throw a few rounds of trivia into the mix. 

Plan a thrift store outing

Refresh your friend's wardrobe without breaking the bank (and vice versa). “Thrift stores are great places to get a good bargain and to experiment with your personal style in terms of both clothing and interior décor,” Rollin says, adding that you might want to snap photos together with all of your finds.

Cook brunch together

Who's going to turn down brunch? Exactly. “Pull out the pots and pans. Collaborate with your pal to enjoy the best meal of the day,” Williams says. Keep it simple or pull out all the stops with eggs , pancakes and other morning staples.

Get comfortable and check in

Talk about simple, but effective.“ Taking the time to check in about how each of you are doing and about the health of the relationship allows everyone time to be seen, heard and understood,” Harris says.

"What’s important about dedicated check-in time is that both people (and their nervous systems) come to count on routine check-ins. This allows there to be predictability in the connection which helps us trust that we can share our authentic and real selves in this friendship.” 

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Opinion: Salt Lake City School District’s restroom presentation harms students. As nonbinary and transgender educators, we see the damage.

The directive to give presentations in every single classroom created widespread harm and put educators in precarious positions to balance their “professionalism” with their humanity..

(Rick Bowmer | AP) Bonneville Elementary School 5th grader Graham Beeton, waves to fellow students during a block party supporting trans and non binary students and staff Monday, April 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. Utah will become the latest state to implement restrictions for transgender people using school bathrooms and locker rooms in public schools and government-owned buildings when key components of a law passed by the Republican controlled Legislature take effect May 1.

On May 1, HB 257 went into effect in K-12 public schools. But for us, transgender and nonbinary educators in the Salt Lake City School District, the effect has been felt for weeks. We feel compelled to speak as private citizens, not as representatives of the district or the schools we work in, due to the impact on our queer and transgender community in Salt Lake City.

We chose to work in this district specifically because of its commitment to equity. Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) has a vision statement that reads “Excellence and Equity: every student, every classroom, every day” in addition to being the first “ Dignity District ” nationwide, with the commitment “to learning and work environments where everyone is treated with dignity.” Yet, SLCSD’s directive to have teachers give classroom presentations about HB 257 undermines its own commitment to dignity and equity, resulting in direct harm to transgender students, educators and their allies.

SLCSD created presentations for grades K-5 and 6-12 which stated that “new legislation requires us” to tell students they needed to use the bathroom of the gender they were assigned at birth. In the creation of these presentations , SLCSD failed to recognize the impact this would have on teachers, counselors, administrators and psychologists who were left with no support or resources to honor our own dignity. While the district’s recent newsletter stated that it would “remain committed to making sure our schools remain safe, welcoming places for all our students, families, and staff,” we were not provided with adequate means of support to do so.

Instead, we as transgender and nonbinary educators took on the labor to answer questions from coworkers on how to best support our students. With no district acknowledgment of the pain it caused us, transgender and nonbinary educators were also expected to give this presentation to our students, directly harming them and betraying our community when we know exactly what the implications are — 56% of transgender and nonbinary youth in Utah seriously considered suicide in 2022 . The district did not recognize this potential for harm in any communications to faculty, staff or families.

We took it upon ourselves to create our own presentations filled with local and national resources, support systems and hotlines, crafted for both secondary and elementary communities — the resources to help fellow educators support impacted students and families that our district should have created. We shared these with the educators we could within our reach. Subsequently, we watched as some of our students’ fiercest allies and our schools’ kindest hearts experienced the chilling effect of the presentation: Pride flags, safe school posters and pronoun pins were fearfully stowed away. We continue to question: How does this make our district safe and welcoming?

In secondary schools, regardless of their gender identity, students questioned why this was the action the district decided to take when their friends in other districts were not subject to the same trauma and harm. Several stated they would rather the district make a presentation about vaping, drug use and truancy in the bathrooms instead — and stop targeting their trans and nonbinary peers. At the elementary level, young trans and nonbinary students already struggle to get peers and teachers to acknowledge and understand their identities. Many aren’t even “out,” choosing to be accepted simply for who they are without a label that could subject them to interrogation. Coupling this reality with the introduction of HB 257 means we have students of all ages, K-12, who had their right to use the bathroom become subject to classroom discussion.

We recognize that SLCSD needs to ensure they comply with state law and the specific directives of HB 257. However, the directive to give presentations in every single classroom created widespread harm and put educators in precarious positions to balance their “professionalism” with their humanity. SLCSD did not provide justification for choosing to present the presentations over the methods other districts in our state used to notify students of HB 257.

We call for SLCSD to recognize the impact that it had on transgender, nonbinary and allied educators, students, staff and administrators. The effects of this erasure by the district were unnecessary, undignified and dehumanizing. The presentations did not give us reason to believe our district’s stated values and vision statement.

Additionally, we need actionable, tangible changes to create safe, equitable and dignified environments for everyone who works and learns in SLCSD. We ask the district to contract a professional development session on LGBTQIA+ inclusion, preferably through a local organization. We also ask that SLCSD conduct a thorough audit of their policies in the wake of new federal Title IX guidance which states that sex-separated programs and activities, including bathrooms, cannot exclude a person from a space consistent with their gender identity.

We have seen displays of love and support for transgender and nonbinary students and staff both in and out of our buildings and recognize its positive impact. We hope that SCLSD can join in these displays and that these actions will hopefully ensure that our district’s transgender and nonbinary community never feels this way again.

(Photo courtesy of Rilee Pickle) Rilee Pickle

Mx. Rilee Pickle, MAT (they/she), is a high school teacher in Salt Lake City School District and a nonbinary lesbian. However, they wrote this as a private citizen and do not represent the district or the school they teach at.

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Mx. Breanna Taylor-Lof, M.Ed (they/them), is a transgender elementary school teacher in Salt Lake City School District. However, they wrote this as a private citizen and do not represent the district or the school they teach at.

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A Friend's Eye is A Good Mirror: Synthesizing MCU Peripheral Models from Peripheral Drivers

Chongqing Lei and Zhen Ling, Southeast University; Yue Zhang, Drexel University; Yan Yang and Junzhou Luo, Southeast University; Xinwen Fu, University of Massachusetts Lowell

The extensive integration of embedded devices within the Internet of Things (IoT) has given rise to significant security concerns. Various initiatives have been undertaken to bolster the security of these devices at the software level, involving the analysis of MCU firmware and the implementation of automatic MCU rehosting methods. However, existing hardware-oriented rehosting techniques often face scalability challenges, while firmware-oriented approaches may have limited universality and fidelity. To address these limitations, we propose Perry, a system that synthesizes faithful and extendable peripheral models for MCUs. By extracting peripheral models from hardware drivers, Perry ensures compatibility and accurate emulation of targeted MCUs. The process involves gathering hardware metadata, analyzing driver code, capturing traces of peripheral accesses, and converting software beliefs into hardware behaviors. Perry is implemented with approximately 19,000 lines of code. A comprehensive evaluation of 75 firmware samples has showcased its effectiveness, consistency, universality, and scalability in generating hardware models for MCUs. Perry can efficiently synthesize hardware models consistent with the actual hardware and achieve a 74.24% unit test passing rate, outperforming the state-of-the-art techniques. The hardware models produced by Perry can faithfully emulate diverse firmware and can be readily expanded with minimal manual intervention. Through case studies, we show that Perry can help reproduce firmware vulnerabilities, discover specification-violation bugs in drivers, and fuzz RTOS for vulnerabilities. These case studies have led to the identification of two specification-violating bugs and the discovery of seven new vulnerabilities, underscoring Perry's potential to enhance various security-focused tasks.

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GF--Town of Stillwater Foundation presents 2024 grants to local organizations

M ay 5—MALTA, N.Y. — GlobalFoundries recently announced the GF — Town of Stillwater Foundation approved its 2024 slate of public grants totaling $42,000 benefiting local community organizations seeking to bring educational opportunities and positive change to the health, safety, and well-being of local residents.

A check presentation and ceremony were held in Stillwater Town Hall.

According to a press release, the Foundation has invested more than $587,000 in organizations in the Stillwater community since 2011. In addition to the annual grants, the GF-Town of Stillwater Foundation awards annually a $1,500 STEM Scholarship to a qualified Stillwater High School Senior.

The mission of the GF-Town of Stillwater Foundation is to provide tangible benefits of a public nature to groups located within the Town of Stillwater or providing direct services within the Town of Stillwater including not-for-profit corporations, charitable organizations, community arts and theater, community historical sites and events, education, and sports and recreation.

"The GF — Town of Stillwater Foundation is pleased to be able to make available this public grant money for community organizations offering educational opportunities and a positive impact on the health, safety, and well-being of area residents," said Debbie Leupold, Board President, GF-Town of Stillwater Foundation. "We thank the awardees for their valued services and programming in our communities."

The following organizations were the recipients of the GF — Town of Stillwater 2024 Grants:

—Boy Scouts Troop #4035

—Bring on the Spectrum — Community Space and Sensory Gym

—Friends of Stillwater Baseball

—Girl Scouts Unit #165

—Mechanicville Area Community Services Center Domestic Violence Program

—Mechanicville-Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk

—Mechanicville-Stillwater United Soccer Club

—Saratoga Pineapple Sistas

—Stillwater Backpack Program

—Stillwater Food Pantry

—Stillwater Attic Angels

—Stillwater Newland-Wood Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary

—Stillwater Central School District STEAM Program

—Stillwater High School STEM

According to the release, as part of the development of the Fab 8 project, GF has contributed a total of $5.1 million to fund two stand-alone 501 (c)3 charitable foundations: the GF-Town of Stillwater Foundation and the GF-Town of Malta Foundation. The first installment of $1 million was used to build a new recreational sports field complex in the Luther Forest Technology Campus and to make improvements to the Round Lake baseball fields.

Leveraging the investment income from this original seed money, these foundations have placed over $2.2 million into service in support of a wide variety of programs benefiting the local community around Fab 8. Both foundations are managed by an independent Board of Directors and are actively working with local organizations to improve our communities.

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