Mababang Pananaw sa Sarili

      

           Matangos na ilong, maputi at makinis na balat at matingkad na buhok. Minsan ba'y inasam niyo ring baguhin ang pisikal niyong anyo? Minsan ba'y naranasan niyo ring ikumpara ang inyong sarili sa ibang tao? Ninais niyo rin bang malaman ang pananaw ng ibang tao sa inyo? Kung ikaw ba ay maganda, pangit, matalino, puspusan ng sama ng ugali o hindi nama'y mataba sa kanilang mga mata. Puwes, hindi ka nag-iisa.
          Laganap at sinasabing normal lng daw sa mga kabataan ang maging "insecure" o pagkawala ng kapanatagan sa sarili. Mayroong dalawang pinakalaganap na insecurity sa ating mga kabataan. Ito ay ang pisikal at ang relasyon. Mas mataas ang porsyento ng mga kababaihang mayroong pisikal na insecurity kaya nakikita naman nating marami ang gumagamit ng glutathion, nagpapaliposuction, noselift, nagpapalaki ng dibdib at ng bibig. Pagdating naman sa relasyon na insecurity ay maroon tayong mga katanungan gaya ng ‘mahal ba niya talaga ako? Sapat ba ako para sa kanya? Mas maganda o mas pogi ba ako sa "ex" niya? May "forever" nga ba talaga?
          Napakaraming mga katanungan, ngunit walang mga kasagutan. Walang gamot ang mababaw na pananaw sa sarili ngunit maaari itong masupil kung matututo tayong mahalin ang ating mga sarili. Huwag nating ikumpara ang ating sarili sa iba sapagkat ginawa tayo ng Diyos na espesyal at walang katulad. Pagkatiwalaan natin ang ating kakayahan, pagkatiwalaan natin ang mga taong nagmamahal sa atin sa ating kapaligiran. Matutong makontento. May kasabihang 'Ang pinakamahirap na labang ating mahaharap sa buhay ay ang laban sa pagitan ng ating sarili.’

          Kaya kayo, handa na ba kayong harapin ang pinakamahirap na labang masasagupa niyo?

How to use a napkin

   As well as being the perfect white flag for foes to surrender with, napkin can be very handy come dinnertime.
   The napkin is a gentle and delicate accessory associated with the formalities and more refined art of dining. Therefore it is almost certain you will be using one. Regularly.




To begin

   Remove the napkin from your place setting, unfold the origami creation and lay on your lap. In a very posh restaurant the waiter the waiter may dash over and do this for you. Don't be too alarmed, he is not coming to throw you out.

To end

   Dab your lips and place napkin loosely next to your plate. It should not be folded, as you are not trying to save your hosts a wash bill, nor should it be too crumpled and twisted - you don't want to imply that you are a nervous wreck. Also, caution: do not leave it on your seat. Superstion says that 'a dinner who leaves a napkin on his chair will never sit at that table again.' And you know how hard it is to get a good table at Ivy.

Best finger foods

Best finger foods include:

• Artichoke

• Asparagus (providing it is not drenched in sauce)

• (Crispy) bacon

•  bananas

•  biscuits

•  bread/baguetted

• Canapes

• Cherries

• Chocolates

• Sushi

• French fries

• Seafoods

• Corn on the cob

• Small berries

• Sweets

• Popcorn

How to eat with your fingers with style

   So despair not if you cannot use cultery, or chopsticks; you will not serve. There are foods that are best eaten by hand. It can also be very seductive. Just ensure that you don't accidentally swallow a diamond. Loose jewellery should be removed and safely stored, ideally in handbag or pocket. Almost everything at cocktail parties or at pre-meal nibbles is 'finger food' , proof that even the truly posh can make finger-licking appearances.

How to sound like a politician

While Today in Parliament isn't required listening, unless you are really, really keen, and you would expect from a group of professionals who rely on their speeches to convey their message and, ultimately, to secure their jobs, they come up with some pretty snappy bites.

Nelson Mandela

   'I stand here before you today not as aprophet but as a humble servant of you, people.' (11 February 1990)

John F. Kennedy



   'Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.' (20 January 1961)

Margaret Thatcher

   'To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catcphrase, the U turn, I have only one thing to say: you turn if you want to. The ladies not for turning!'

Winston Churchill

   'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owned by so many to so few.'

Mahatma Gandhi

   'Non-Violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.

Ronald Reagan

   'It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?'

How to shape your eyebrows

Eyebrows can make your face, as they frame and enlarge your eye. A bit of shaping can change the way you look. They can hide your flaws and enhance your beauty spots.

The beginning of the eyebrow should be in line with the inner cornet of the eye, and should end just beyond the eye.
The greater the distance between the two eyebrows the wider your nosr will look.

• Tweeze hair on nose-bridge(if any) immediately, too unsightly.
• Remove hairs that are obviously outside the natural shape.
• When tweezing, remove a few hairs from one eye, then alternate to the other brow. This eliminates over-tweezing.
• Pluck from under arch up. Never destroy top natural arch of brow, this will cause chaotic regrowth.
• If a few hairs are missing, draw in each hair using a light feather-touch stroke. Begin at bottom and draw upward following hair direction.

The finishing touch: coat eyebrows with clear mascara which holds it in place.

Tips for the hair salon experience

1. However long you thought you would be-DOUBLE it.
2. Always dress to impress when you go to the hairdressers. You want a trendy style? Give them something to work with. Inspire them.
3. Be prepared. You will have to look at yourself for hours and hours and HOURS. Bring a book, magazine, or temporary blindess, because, under the unforgiving light and uninterrupted scrutiny, even the most vain will tire of the sight of themselves and start to see faults that no one else notices.
4. Do not opt for a style that you need to have a degree in cutting and hairdressing to recreate each morning.
5. Never say 'Do what you fancy' They will scalp you or, worse, get 'creative'.
6. Know what style that suits your face, and stick with it. Be cautious about following trends.
7. Access the conversational skills of your hairdresser.
8. Never chat when they are cutting your fringe, they could have your eye out. Or you could end up with hair in your mouth. Most unpleasant.
9. It is hard to hear when the dryer is on, so get past the punch line of the story before then.
10. Be aware of the weather. What is the point of having a 'do' done and then stepping out into a hurricane or downpour? It is a common sense ALWAYS to have a brolly with you.