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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Spectrum of Beauty (p. 2) Should Women Ask Men Out On Dates? (p. 3) Gossip Girl: Season One (p. 4) Relationship Rules to Break and Follow (p. 5) Should Women Shave (p.6) Chuck Palahniuks Invisible Monsters (p. 7) Who Are the Top 3 Women You Admire? (p. 8) Warrior Princess (p. 9) Adele 21 (p. 10) A Better You (p. 11) Titanic: Rose de Witt Bukater & Jack Dawson (p. 12) Which Confident Celeb Are you Most Like? (p. 13) Teenage Girls and Coping With Life (p. 14) New Girl (p. 15)

EDITORS NOTE
Hello dear reader, Welcome to the premiere of Evasione! This magazine is dedicated to all those women who are idealistic, ambitious, and aspiring. It's main focus is to advocate femininity and women empowerment. Evasion is an Italian word, which means to escape or breakout. We, at Evasione, believe that women today yes, like you - should have the liberty to be independent and determined and to not have to conform to the frivolous standards of society. We, here, encourage women to voice out their thoughts, their opinions on not only worldly matters, but also those minute happenings that concern our everyday lives (such as shaving). As you browse through this magazine, you will notice the unconventional design that we have come up with. Every page has its own singular design and motif, which reflect the women today. We, women, are unique individuals that could not be compared to others. We have our own idiosyncrasies and and eminencies in various crafts. We must not only embrace and dream the woman that we aspire to be, but we must pursue it. Not tomorrow. Not later. NOW. - The Evasione Team Evasione / 2011

The Spectrum of
O
ne of the saddest truths of our time is that women are being forced into a mold because of societys expectations and standards of an ideal woman. If you think that women at present are more liberated than women who lived in the past centuries, think again. When you browse popular womens magazines nowadays, you can instantly find out what kind of body is in or out. Only photos of tall, skinny, smoothhaired and fair-skinned women can be found in these magazines, and because of this, the spectrum of beauty is limited. The readers, who are over a million women, are forced to believe that they can only be considered beautiful when they bear a resemblance to the women that are found in the magazine. The editors of these magazines obliquely put into womens heads thoughts like, If you are fat, you have to do something about it because you cant be overweight and beautiful at the same time or If your skin is not smooth, you better apply cosmetics because you wont look presentable without it. Makeover and modeling shows do the same. They are dictating women what they should look like and coerce females to change themselves to be able to conform to their shallow definition of beauty. Now isnt that a form of oppression too? The pressure of becoming beautiful is immense. As a result, a lot of women do not feel completely secure with their appearance. They try different ways to get rid of their insecurities to the extent that even their health is affected. Im sure that you know someone who is currently going on a diet. She is just one of the many women who are struggling to lose weight, believing that being skinny is the only way to look beautiful. At present, there are 13-yearolds sticking their fingers down their throats and overweight adolescents committing suicide. According to the British Medical Association, media images of thin women encourage

Beauty

teenagers to develop eating disorders such as anorexia. A graphic posted on Tumblr which says, "When I am skinny, happiness will come" had over ten thousand notes. Is this really what society believes in nowadays? Astounding as it may seem, it is a reality that insecurity is something that is advocated in our time. I have read an online discussion about women claiming that they cant go out without applying any make-up on. These women feel blunt and uncomfortable with no make-up on thats why they feel like they must put on cosmetics before facing other people. Several women opt to spend their money on cosmetic surgery, hoping that it will repair or improve their aesthetic appearance. The most common surgeries performed are breast enlargement, rhinoplasty (nose reshaping), liposuction and facelifts. Is it really necessary to alter ones appearance in order to be called beautiful? A lot of women tend to overvalue what they are not and hold in low self-esteem. I dont think any woman should feel as if she needs to change herself to be considered beautiful. Nobody has the right to dictate to any woman how she should look like or label her as someone beautiful or not. Beauty should be thought of as something that everyone possesses. It should be something celebrated and not something that people, especially women, try hard to achieve. All

When I am skinny, HAPPINESS will come.

women should be able to hold their heads up even without make-up, hair extensions and such. All women should be able to accept and embrace their natural beauty as it is, without feeling insecure. Rather than conforming to the limited spectrum of beauty given by the media, us, women, should expand it ourselves.

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 My answer is yes. A clich statement on the issues regarding traditional views on men and women, this is the 21st century. We are not princess trapped in a tower, and we dont need for men to conquer the dragon of rejection, and doubt. If not, the princesses should knock the knights off their noble steeds of masculine pride. So ladies, put your winks away, and your cute little laugh-and-pass moves, make your way to the guy, and re away.

1. Dress Up Youre a female, and you should put your natural talents to use. Remind him why he should say yes. Put on something that you know will accentuate your gure and beautify yourself with a little cheek tint as well. Looking good for the guy is not just for his own enjoyment, but it shows that youre willing to put in the extra effort for him. You will surely slip a yes off his 2. Dont Think Ahead Its a movie or dinner youre going to, not a church to get hitched. Dont make such a big deal out of it. Chances are, youll psych yourself out. 3. Dont Over Think Trying to come up with a witty, well thought out line will just add to the apprehension of asking the guy out. Keep it sweet, simple, and as genuine as possible. Trust me, hell appreciate it more. 4. Be Self-Assertive If rejection comes your way, its their loss. You are a goddess. A femme fatale. There is so many bigger sh in the sea. Its never a good reason to take a hit in your selfesteem because of a man, or in general, any person. Know your value. If you dont see it, he wont. 5. Be Yourself The most overrated and overused piece of advice for practically anything. Although, the most important. You wouldnt ask a guy out if you werent the least bit sure that he reciprocated some feelings for you, or sent some signs. Theres a reason he did those. If you dont love yourself, you cant expect anyone else to.

SHOULD WOMEN ASK MEN OUT ON DATES?

So whos to make the rst move?

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REVIEW G

{Season One}
ossip Girl is a popular teen drama television series that gives a peek into the world of privileged teenagers in an elite private school in Upper East Side, New York City. The show has two prominent female characters namely Blair Waldorf and Serena van der Woodsen. Both girls, coming from a high society family, are living the life that most teenagers would call perfect. With their slender bodies and charming looks, their closets full of Chanel and Gucci items, and their remarkably high position in the social scene of Upper East Side, almost any typical teenage girl would trade her life to be Blair or Serena. But if inspected closely, are these characters really positive portrayals of teenage girls? Blair Waldorf is the Queen Bee of the most popular clique in her school. Aware of her position in the social hierarchy, Blair always tries her best to succeed. She is intelligent and strong-willed but uses these traits to desperately make things always go her way. Serena van der Woodsen is a free-spirited girl who constantly struggles to escape her ugly past. She is determined to make better choices in the present and to let go of her reckless old self. The personalities of both characters show that they both possess dominance over themselves, although the limitations and restraints that they incorporate are quite convoluted in terms of propriety. The two girls have a topsyt u r v y r e l a t i o n s h i p , f o r B l a i r occasionally feels overshadowed by Serena. In one of the episodes, Blair declared that she was sick of always looking like Darth Vader next to sunshine Barbie. This persistent conflict gives way to the girls p e t t y f i g h t s a b o u t m e n a n d popularity. Although it is undeniably happening in real life, the way the two girls throw around money and have excessive amounts of alcohol and underage sex portray teenage girls negatively. It depicts women lacking modesty and respect for themselves. Their shallow fights over men imply that women can only feel secure and complete with the opposite sex. To some, it may only seem like the girls are just trying to figure out what love really means and who their prince charming is, but sometimes it becomes over the top that it looks like women crave too much for the attention of men. T h e s e p o r t r a y a l s c a n h a v e detrimental effects on how people perceive women. Jenny Humphrey and Vanessa Abrams are also prominent characters in the series. Unlike Serena and Blair, they do not belong to the high society of Upper East Side but both were somehow thrown into the scandalous world of the elite. Jenny is a representation of a typical high school girl who desperately tries to fit in with the popular crowd. She started out sweet and naive but her strong desire to be part of the elite caused her to be rebellious and bad-natured. Jenny is the type of person who is bold enough to chase after what she wants but she overdoes it and loses her innocent self along the way. Vanessa, on the other hand, is an independent woman who has ambitions for herself. She works hard to achieve her goal in entering a good college and isnt swayed by the temptations and influences imposed by the elite. She says what she thinks and isnt afraid to stand up for what she believes in. Vanessas personality shows how women have the ability to resist social conformities. I n g e n e r a l , t h e f e m a l e characters were all portrayed as having such powerful and bold personalities which can be considered as the strength of the show. However, their motives varied and they somehow used these traits in a wrong way which is seen as the weak point, on the other hand. Gossip Girl may be pleasurable and entertaining to watch, but teenagers, especially girls, should be careful so as not to be swayed by the bad influences and practices portrayed in the series.

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Relationship Rules You Need To

BREAK
Never let a day end angry at each other Never ever make decisions in the heat of the moment. No matter how horrible it feels to know his head isnt lled with loving thoughts of you as he lays on his bed, sometimes time is the only solution. The guy spends A universally acknowledged fact in all male and female relationships. The guys always give and we always take. This system sounds a bit unfair doesnt it? But we, women, should assert our rights to provide. Oh, but masculine pride wont dissolve at rst try; so when youre in a restaurant, and he leaves for the restroom, sneak a bill into the paycheck. His ego is safe, and you get your satisfaction of being able to carry your own weight.

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Talk everyday No, I dont mean to the point where your phone is glued to your face, or that your grandma secretly imitates pulling your hair behind your back. I mean a quick hey! or a telling a short anecdote. Its important for your partner to know that you are always willing to make time for them, and that even if theyre busy, youre still on their mind. Never stop courting one another Just because youre Facebook ofcial doesnt mean the courting stops. Its important for your partner to know that the amount of effort being put into them is the same as it was when you rst met. Never tell your girlfriend shes fat Never, never, never! Women need appreciation for the hours of effort they put into looking presentable, and the utterance of this simple phrase, is like stabbing your girlfriend. Generally speaking, weight is a sensitive topic with women, so if you can see chicken cutlets, or thunder thighs, you best keep your mouth shut. The girl waits, the guy comes False! A womans fate is in her own hands. This isnt a society of hunters and food gathers anymore. Women can assume the role of men, and vice versa. An assertive, condent woman is You have to tell each other everything The key to keeping the spice is mystery. Dont be an open book; keep him guessing. Dont demand for him to tell you everything either, youll come off as paranoid, and lacking trust. Tell him enough to know what happening, but not too much to the point where he knows every crevice of your day. You cant check other people out Just because a cute little waitress pops a wink at your boyfriend, doesnt mean hes cheating. Being attracted to other people is completely normal, and natural. The most important thing to consider is that hes with you; he chose you and no one else, so stop being paranoid!

Should Women


SHAVE?

t isnt having a sharp blade come in such close contact to skin. It isnt natural for hair to be ripped off the skin by hot wax. Why do women need to remove hair? Why do women shave?

Women are subjected into spending time trying to remove all hair in unwanted places, and if they cant, they are subjected again into spending time worrying about how they cant get it to be so. Women feel that they are required to uphold an image not natural to The man, then, the woman. the functions of nature. Hey, if a woman has slight upper lip fuzz, its against nature So should women shave? If they do, to get rid of it. they will subject to decades and decades of inequality between sexes, but feel beautiful in Shaving can be seen as a cage for that they are fit into the standards of society. If women, in that they are constantly pressured to they dont, they symbolize a change that be beautiful, and this pressure has should take place in the traditional view of metamorphosed into an obsession. This brings women, but feel patronized in a society slow to forth another question, why are women accept. So should women shave? generally more tedious in maintaining their external state? This stems from years of idle women who were deprived from working, learning, who depended on men. They found their purpose in beauty, in that lured men in, and helped quicken the prophesy of the woman, complied to the nature of the man.

What is the nature of man and woman? The man is generally portrayed as proactive, and the woman passive to man. Where does this originate? This is derived from a function of nature wherein one can see the full effect of the partnership of man and woman: in sex. Technically speaking, the man takes, the woman accepts in the realm of sex. The roles in that they play in this act transcended beyond the action. It began to reflect the actual identities these two genders were defined as. The woman waits, the man comes.

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REVIEW

his is a story that begins with perfection. e story of a woman with the job, the man, the money, and how it is all taken from her. Palahniuk is simply amazing. His blunt style is absolute perfection. It dissects the excesses of society, and beauty, and gets down to the core, and smashes our ugly creation into our faces. It hits me on many points, and leads me to ponder on what humans are, and what we can, and will be. e main idea that this book portrays is the infatuation with beauty. is want to be beautiful, to be seen, is an idea that society itself have embedded into our brain. e idea that women are always to be beautiful. It is debilitating to be any woman in a society where women are warned that if they do not behave like angels they must be monsters e females are caged by the standard of society, in which they maintain full awareness of their infatuation with this standard, which they have embodied as women in the society. e males are portrayed as ignorant, and oblivious to their surroundings. is is a commentary on the growing dependence of men on the pedestal on which their gender has been placed upon by nature, and years of obedience to this system. Learning to become a beautiful object, the girl learns anxiety aboutperhaps even loathing ofher own esh. Peering obsessively into the real as well as metaphoric looking glasses that surround her, she desires literally to reduce her own body e characters are constantly trying to undermine the society that holds them captive, and the rst they attack is their physical appearance, since the exterior is what makes a person de nite, what makes our gender de nite. Shannon mutilates her face to atone for her indierence to the system of patriarchy in which she has fully submitted herself to. Shannon tries to escape from the paradigm of society but discovers that she cannot, which is the Invisible Monster, the sudden realization that you yourself are a slave to everything you have ever known. Brandy is the representation of the blurring of sex, and gender. Brandy was originally a male, though now borders on both genders. is also reinforces the characters constant desires to be inde nite, the desire to be free. Brandys Invisible Monster is the realization that they are all products of their time, and that there is no freedom. He cannot escape his gender. My use of he represents the wasted eorts of Brandy into becoming inde nite. At the end of the day, it is all black and white. It is in our nature to know everything that is unfamiliar, and in that manner, there is no escape, there is so freedom, because there is no such thing as inde nite, because there is a word as inde nite.

Invisible Monsters
e relationship of Brandy and Shannon re ects the traditional relationship of men and women. Men give, and women take. Brandy is the male. Shannon is the female. Brandy de nes Shannon, tells her what she is and who she will be. is is shown in society by words like feMALE, sHE, woMEN. Brandy consistently dominated over Shannon. e relationship of Shannon and her boyfriend represented the natural superiority men have maintained over us. Her boyfriend is clearly insubordinate to her, yet she is subjected to him, why, because men de ne women, and women consistently fail to change this. But this novel ponders on many points, going beyond us as women, but us as persons. Our sex, appearance, upbringing, and our society have basically been stued down our throats with no way of getting out. We are trapped in this maze that is the illusion of choice, the illusion that there really is an escape of the nature that we have enclosed ourselves in. ere is no way of getting out, or is there? is is the question that Palahniuk attempts to answer with Invisible Monsters. Is there really such a thing as reinvention of ones self? Do we have a choice at who we are, and what we can be? Can we really reach a point so low; make ourselves into something so ugly, that we have no choice but to be better? e answer is that we simply cannot. Palahniuks answer is that the nature of change, the nature of humans to desire improvement really stands against us before we can even make a choice. e point of life is to accept, because who we became in the rst place was xed by circumstances that we did not choose, and we will change under circumstances that we did not choose. is book is the key to selfdiscovery, and the cold water that wakes us to a whole new perspective of us, the world. Palahniuks book was rejected 12 times due to its grotesque content, in which says something about our society. We fail to see the error of our system, but in the end, it will resurface, and be thrown into our faces. Palahniuks creation is breathtaking, and I cannot give enough praise for this masterpiece.

Chuck Palahniuks

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My mom - Its a total clich but I love her and shes amazing. Rory Gilmore (from Gilmore Girls) - She might be fictional, but I still admire her. She was just so ridiculously smart and nice and I just basically wanted to be her. Emma Watson - Needless to say, shes a celebrity and I am only able to see the parts of her personality that she chooses to s h o w t o t h e w o r l d , b u t nonetheless I really admire her. I sort of want to be her. - dontgoforsecondbest, Tumblr

Meryl Streep- Even though she's an amazing actress she still knows how to be down to earth. Violet Baudelaire (from A Series of Unfortunate Events) - Despite her parents' deaths she still managed to keep on inventing and to take care of her siblings. Zooey Deschanel - She's the real life version of Stargirl Caraway and both these women are respected even though they are highly weird. - Raizele Arceo, St. Paul Kimya Dawson - For obvious reasons. Shes a goddess, s h e s t a l e n t e d , a n d s h e completely changed me as a person. I think her music is really relatable and its helped me through a lot. She helps me figure things out mostly. J.K Rowling - Back in second grade she was the one who got me writing, and shes basically living the dream as far as novelists go. My m o m - Were totally different but shes pretty cool and she gives me advice and likes me even though I do dumb things. - allmymetaphors, Tumblr Anne Frank - She did not let the war silence her voice and for not letting her situation get in the way of finding out who she is. Jane Austen She created some of the most honest women in literature and she was able to set the norm for romantic literature. Gabriela Silang - She courageously fought for the country and pushed herself even further when her husband had died, not letting grief overcome her but instead using it as her driving force. - Alanis Magbanua, Assumption Antipolo

Mom - Despite all the hardships shes been through, she always manages to put on a smile on her face. Shes always the shoulder I could cry on and someone whose laugh is rather contagious. Mother Mary - She sacrificed so much to fulfill her mission in life. My best friends mom - Despite everything she has to go through (she has breast cancer), she never gives up. Shes a fighter and even if she is sick, she always stands up and stays strong. - Ria Ramirez, St. Pedro Poveda College

Top 3 WOMEN
you admire?
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Who are the

Joan of Arc - She was strong enough to stand up for herself and what she believed in even though it went against society. Rosalind Franklin - She is intelligent and contributed a lot in the field of science. My mom She never gave up on my brother even though he is handicapped. - blonde-booknerd, Tumblr

Warrior Princess
If I was going to be a princess, I would be a warrior princess. Emma Watson was 10 years old when we rst saw her starring in Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone as Hermione Granger. She grew up lming the all the eight Harry Potter lms and from being the young girl she was in the rst lm, we now see her as a full- grown woman.

5 Reasons Why Emma Watson is the Perfect Role Model

2. She is passionate with what she does and goes beyond what is expected of her.
Emma struggles valiantly to t everything into her life. Her schedule is always lled she has countless shootings, fashion shows, meetings, interviews, photo shoots and events to attend to which causes her to become increasingly exhausted yet she still manages to get everything done. Even David Yates himself was amazed by what Emma could do to the point that he asked her, Emma, do you ever stop? I didnt go to college and I hugely regret that. Then Emma comes along, makes us all look like idiots by getting 9 As while shooting on three lms at the same time. Tom Felton, her co-star in the Harry Potter lms

Emma bears a lot of resemblance with Hermione Granger who is her character in the Harry Potter lms. She isnt afraid to speak her mind and is constantly thinking three or four moves ahead. She is very determined and does not let anything get to her. She believes that bravery and will power get things done. You know, I feel like young girls are told that they have to be this kind of princess and be all delicate and fragile. I identied much more with the idea of being a warrior, and being a ghter I think women are scared of feeling powerful and strong and brave, and I think thats something theyve got to embrace."

1. She has a bold and daring personality.

3. Despite how accomplished she is, she still continues to desire something greater for herself.
We all know how admirable Emmas acting is, yet she doesnt limit herself in acting. She is constantly learning new things and aspires for excellence all the time. She has unrelenting dreams because she has great condence and trust in herself, which every woman should have. "I am interested in so many dierent things. I can never really imagine myself just doing one thing. I'm pretty sure that I'll end up doing three to ve dierent things. I want to be a renaissance woman. I want to paint, I want to write and I want to act...I just want to do everything."

4. She knows how to carry herself properly and elegantly.

While other celebrities dress provocatively in order to get more attention and publicity, Emma doesnt. She sticks to her own style no matter how much the media wants to change her: simple yet classy. Whats sexy about saying, Im here with my boobs out and short skirts have a look at everything Ive got? My idea of sexy is that less is more. The less you reveal the more people can wonder.

5. She embraces her eccentricity.

Believe it or not, Emma has had her own share of insecurities. But as time passed, she has learned to accept and love them. I used to beat myself up a lot about my appearance. Ever since I was 10, there has always been something I didnt like. I freaked myself out about having a receding hairline. I mean crazy, ridiculous stu. I went through a phase where I didnt like my eyebrows. And I thought my ears stuck out and I had bad teeth, But I realized I might as well just stop constantly being at war about it and just try and let go and be positive about what is good and what I do like.

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REVIEW

deles highly anticipated sophomore album 21 speaks of her first adult relationship that has changed her in many ways, in good ways, and in probably bad ways. This ones for the heartbroken. Heres a review on my favorite tracks from the album. Rolling in the Deep This speaks of the epiphany that she had about her partner, and their failed relationship. A powerful track that portrays the anger she felt for her partner, and reached a fever pitch, this represents the purging of emotions, and the empowerment she feels after. Set Fire to the Rain This basically says how one was mesmerized. Dont You Remember The angry feelings wear off, and you feel remorse. Why did you love him in the first place? Why did he love you in the first place? This song takes you back to the first glance, and to the last, and leaves you pondering on how youve gone from point A to point B.

One And Only This song is simply amazing. It illustrates the first act of trust done in the name of love, the act of giving your heart. It illustrates letting go of all your fears, and just loving, and in turn having someone to do the same to you. Lovesong Though no one can replace The Cure in my heart, Adele does justice to this beautiful song. Its so simple, and straightforward, but illustrates beautifully quiet longing. Its speaks of love stripped down to its most basic form. Turning Tables An empowering track, this speaks of the person learning from experience, and finally having the will to change the system. It talks of one-sided love, and the realization of the value of oneself to be able to know that you deserve better. Someone Like You The end of the album counteracts Rolling in the Deep and shows her change of heart concerning their failed relationship. She overcame her bitterness, and was able to say that she wished him the best.

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A Better YOU
S
elf-Esteem is directly related to something called self-concept. Theyre really almost one and the same. But self concept has several different facets. Self concept is what you understand about yourself and how you define yourself. ! Remember that this is self concept. No one should be able to tell you how you define yourself. Simply dont let them. It doesnt matter whos trying. ! Dont describe yourself as a cup half empty type of person. Dont look in the mirror and see a person who doesnt deserve something because thinking that way will destroy you in the long run. ! With practice (after all, practice makes perfect, even here) you can learn to view yourself more positively and increase your self-esteem by working on your self-concept. Every woman out there has to promote a healthy way of looking at themselves. Thoughts and feelings affect your self-esteem, thoughts and feelings are the essence of selfesteem and, likewise, self-esteem will influence the way you think and feel. ! If you deliberately choose to be cheerful and grateful, you can adjust your attitude. This can be done by stopping yourself every time you are about to speak or act angrily, or behave in a self defeating way. Dont let those things loose because theyll only end up upsetting you more. Smile! There are so many other things to be thankful for. ! Try to improve your mood as well. Do a bunch of minor activities that will cheer you up on a particularly draining day. Watch TV, do your nails or something. Something that makes you happy. When youre happy, you think good thoughts and everyone needs good thoughts. Youd be threatening to throw yourself off of something if you didnt think good thoughts a good amount of the time. ! Know your value. Be sure of your beliefs. YOU ARE WORTH SOMETHING. Say it with me. Look in the mirror and tell yourself something positive. No, you are not talking to yourself. Kind of. If you do happen to see something you dont like, ask yourself, do you dislike it for a good reason? Is changing it the best idea for you? So many women these days think there is something wrong with them simply because someone told them so. You cant believe everything people tell you. You may try to tell yourself that youre really not listening to a word theyre saying but you know deep down that theres a voice telling you that youre too nice or that you need more this or more that. Dont listen to it. You should know hat you believe in and dont let anyone tell you otherwise. Be a strong, independent woman who knows what she is and what she wants to be. That kind of self-concept is very important. ! If you practice, really practice, youll see that it makes all the difference. Youll feel better just thinking about it. You can practice it any time, really. Dont let yourself get down. Self esteem can be intellect, too, you know. Knowing yourself is just as important as, if not more than, knowing others. ! There are so many cases wherein, for example, there was an instance in your life that someone told you that you were stupid and from that point on you start believing that you are and stop really trying. The potential is there but youve lost the motivation simply because someone told you that you couldnt do it. Arent you just trying to prove them right? Do you really want to do that? ! Its not the best idea to conform to what people believe of you. You should be something that you yourself can believe in for the simple fact that you are your own person. ! I know that there are people who hate on you just because you are a woman. Or people that may not hate, per se, but are stuck with the idea that women have limits far below those of men. Well, if you act as if what they think about matters, theyll never stop thinking it. ! Being your own woman means that you wont let yourself be anyone elses. Be confident that the limits you have are only ones that you set yourself.

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Review

ose de Witt Bukater was the female leading character in James Cameron's multi-award winning movie Titanic. The surrounding of the story as a flashback allows viewers to indulge Rose's dangers and abuses while knowing that she endures them, living successfully to a 'ripe old age.' The flashback is a vital feature of the story because it provides a comfort for female teens who may be approaching the anxieties and thrills of feminism with fear. Rose was an uncompromising young woman. In this movie we see her encounter anxieties by which she faces them down, asserts herself and would, ultimately, live to tell the tale. She sees her life laid out before her: a series of dinners and teas filled with prosaic conversations where she is the trophy wife of an egocentric male. She is imprisoned into this lifestyle by her prejudiced mother, who is selling Rose off in order to inhibit the family name from being tarnished with proletarian dishonor. Both Rose's mother and her fianc, Cal Hockley, don't care that she dreads the predictable and limited life of an upper class American. The disregard and world-weariness is enough to drive her to suicide. It is clearly manifested throughout the entire movie the examples of how Rose defies the stereotype of a young woman in her time. Step by step her insolence grows greater. For instance, it was singular and not well accepted for a woman to smoke in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Rose did not care that it was unaccepted, while sitting at the dinner table with her mother, fianc, and other members of the first class, Rose lit up a cigarette.

Rose de Witt Bukater & Jack Dawson

It was also not accepted for a woman to voice her opinion on any matter in front of a man. Rose manages to defy this stereotype by insulting Mr. Ismay, chairman of the company that owned Titanic and also the man who gave it its name. Mr. Ismay boasts about naming the ship Titanic to stress its greatness at which point Rose mentions that according to Freud, Mr. Ismay is pre-occupied with size. She, of course, was signifying to Freud's theory that everything is based on sex, but Mr. Ismay did not know of Freud and was pretty much made a fool of. On the other hand, Jack Dawson who si the male leading characters is the imaginative embodiment of free will who does as he likes, when and where he likes, and who enthuses Rose to do the same. Jack shows Rose an alternative to suicide, emboldening her to defy her fianc, her mother, and all the smothering upper class rules of behavior that ensnare her. Concurrently, Rose is able to reject the tyrannical male egos of the ship's captain and manager, who represent male arrogance in creating a ship that 'God himself could not sink.' Titanic becomes the symbol of old virility the one that believes that man no longer needs God because his mastery of technology will create heaven on earth. Aside from that, we see in a scene that Rose and Jack are getting to know each other after he saved her life. Rose grasps what a carefree life Jack leads and becomes a bit jealous. They speak of getting together once they're in America and the things that they might do together. One thing that Jack says he's going to teach Rose to do is ride horse back, not side saddle but one leg on each side, which once again was not typical for that time. We

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later see pictures of Rose in the end on a horse, riding like a man, just as she had promised Jack. A most revealing scene wherein Rose was truly trying to defy the stereotypical woman was when she consents herself to be sketched by Jack wearing nothing but the diamond that her fianc had given her. Wearing only the necklace was her idea. Undeniably, Jack, now, is the new virility. He is sensitive, an artist, unimpressed by the trappings of class but yet able to hold his own with the snobs. His eccentricity and spirit contrasts with the dull upper class cigarand-brandy club, and Rose was already falling in love with him. As the movie progresses, we see Rose break away from more stereotypes. She attests to be daring and willing to give everything up for love. While being distressed to marry into the society, Rose fell in love with Jack and had a strong bond with him. When the ship was sinking and she had a chance to save herself, she almost killed herself jumping out of the lifeboat to be with her soul mate. Jack does not survive the sinking physically; but mythically, he has emboldened Rose with a new energy and confidence. She marries him mythically by taking his name, reborn into a postTitanic world. And the definitive testimony of liberation: even though she has the Coeur de la Mer (Heart of the Ocean) diamond, she never cashes it in but returns it to Titanic just before her spirit rejoins Jack. Using the diamond to finance her new life would have been an acknowledgment of the governance of men - her fianc and all those who would treat women as objects.

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Which Confident Celeb Are You Most Like?

1. If someone embarrasses you, you:
A. Dwell on it for a few minutes, but then try to focus on something happy instead. B. Shake it off; they're not worth your time. C. Kind of let it get to you even though you know you shouldnt.

6. How do you celebrate a good day?

A. By working out. You want to keep the good vibes owing! B. By treating yourself to your favorite dessert. C. By having a girls night with your closest friends.

2. You pump yourself up for a night of fun by:

A. Bonding! You're always looking through old albums and yearbooks and remembering the good times with your best buddies. B. Laughing! You always pop in your favorite funny movie to get you in the mood to go out. C. Dancing! You love to blast music and do a fashion show in front of your girlfriends. A. Sometimes act ditzy to get noticed. B. Are a bit shy, but try not to let it show. C. Are friends with all of them. A. Achieving a goal you never thought was possible. B. Helping someone who needed you. C. Getting a lead role in a school play.

A. Talk to your mom. She always knows what to say. B. Go shopping. You need to face tomorrow with a better outt. C. Write in your journal.

7. What do you usually do after a bad day?

A. You're the center of attention.

8. You feel most confident when:

B. You're being recognized for your talents. C. Y o u r e c e i v e a g e n u i n e compliment. You're like Beyonce You've Got Crazy Confidence! Like this Dreamgirl, you're seriously outgoing and not afraid to aunt it. You're the rst one to stick up for a friend or give a guy the peace sign if he's not treating you right. Hello, "Irreplaceable" anyone? As far as condence goes, you and B are both happy and secure young women. Congrats! Pass it on!

3. When it comes to guys, you:

Mostly As

4. Your proudest moment was:

Mostly Bs

5. If your friends had to describe you in one word, they would say:
A. Strong B. Creative C. Lovable

You're Like Jessica Simpson You've Got Quirky Confidence You've got a lot going for you like our girl Jess, but what we love about your type of condence is that you keep it real. Jess never tries to change who she is and you shouldn't either. People love you for your sense of humor and your ability to laugh at yourself, but they also love you for being a loyal friend who knows how to have a good time!

Mostly Cs

You're Like Hilary Duff You've Got Quiet Confidence Like the sexy singer, you choose to exude condence with class and a more laidback approach than to put it all out there. You care about what people think of you, but you don't let that rule you. We love Hil for always seeming down-to-earth, but bubbly at the same time, and we know your friends would say the same about you!

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ell, I can say that girls have a lot of things to do. At the same time, they also have their own dilemmas thrown into the mix. So what can take up a girls time, really?
Everyone can say that school is a big part of a teenage girls life. But then theres also her family and the ubiquitous social life. Lets start with school.
The hardest part as for balancing time is concerned. There are so many subjects and so much to do for every single one. With close to ten subjects a day, you never know how much school work youll go home with. Sometimes youll be lucky not the best word, probably enough to have them all at the same time. Its going to be like: Algebra test before recess, oral test in English right after, project deadline here, another quiz over there and so on and so forth...you get the picture. Too much? Well, doesnt change the fact that it happens sometimes. Now, the thing is how to nish all the things you need to do in a day, or maybe three its usually three, dont even kid yourself.
The sad truth is that school doesnt stay in school. Youll go home and theres still that homework. And when you get home, youll sit in front of the computer to try and nish that homework or get started on a project but your ngers automatically access Facebook or Twitter, or both. Most of the time, nothing can stop you from logging in to see whats new or if theres someone interesting to chat

with. Its just too difcult to resist, right?

After a few minutes or maybe an hour or two, you suddenly remember that you went online to actually do something productive for school. So, theres another thing that youve just pencilled into your schedule: distractions. It may seem like minutes but you dont know that hours have passed and youre running out of time. Again.
Dont forget that you still have your family lounging around somewhere in your house. Yes, youre going to spend time with them despite your work load for school. Its true that sometimes you can sacrice just a little time to do your work but its best not to make a habit of it. Spending time with your family can be the refresher you need and may just help you cope with the stress on your plate. Maybe you can ask your dad how he organizes his own schedule. Theres something to learn from a guy that goes to work at around ve in the morning and comes home twelve or more hours later.
Really, though, determination will get you anywhere.
Also, remember that your friends are going through the same thing and that they can help you. They might have tricks of their own to deal with everything. And cherish the moment. Talking with your friends can really help lessen the stress that youre feeling.
A girls life can have its ups and downs but you should always inspire yourself with the good experiences and challenge yourself with the bad ones.

Teenage Girls and Coping with Life

Flying is fun, but with fun comes great responsibility.

Captain John, Flight International School

Life is like flying a plane.

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The story begins with a girl named Jess coming home to nd that her boyfriend is cheating on her. And yes, with another woman. Soon, she nds herself living with three guys who had posted an ad for a roommate on the internet. Although, her coming to them was simply a misunderstanding due to the wording of the ad she had thought that one of the more possibly metrosexual one of the guys was a woman she ends up liking the place coupled with the need to nd a place to stay. This is where the trouble starts. Jess was hopeful about her relationship with her ex-boyfriend and didnt cope with the break-up very well. Shed taken to Dirty Dancing marathons while crying on the couch. Now, Jess is portrayed to be a very quirky girl and the three guys Schmidt, Nick, and Coach(later replaced by Winston) tried to deal with that but the crying and the marathons were the last straw for them. They decide that Jess needs to get over him. With that thought in mind, the three try to get some matchmaking done but this proves to be made difcult by Jess utter quirkiness. That is, randomly making theme songs for things that she does, dancing, and all of her other more childlike/childish simply Jess traits. Despite this, she procures herself a date

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after following the guys advice to not be herself. This point becomes a recurring theme in the following episodes as they try to x Jess weirdness but ultimately realize that doing that wont work. The date goes sour because Jess acted like herself and the guys come to the rescue, foregoing the opportunity to attend an exclusive party that they were looking forward to and arriving at the restaurant to sing an excerpt from Dirty Dancing, effectively cheering Jess up. Here, the men realize that trying to change her wont work and that, really, shes ne the way she is. In the second episode, Jess confronts her ex-boyfriend in order to take back the things she had left at his house when she moved out in a rush. After a long, grueling process of overcoming her xation on him, she is able to confront him and nally stand up for herself. Her best friend, Cece, and her roommates are also there to help her. When her ex disapproves of the way she is going about things everyone with her wears an article of clothing and threatens for him to take it off them if he wants the things back with an I thought we would handle this like adults, Jess, she responds in kind, Well, I thought you were the love of my life. This marks the end of Jess heartbroken phase and allows her to move on to the things in her life. Since Jess relationship woes are over, its Nicks turn, still pining after the girl he broke up with over half a year prior. When she is mentioned, Nick turns into a stereotypical heartbroken girl, crying and reminiscing dramatically. Jess helps him get through this stage by, again, being herself. Jess is the one that helps him through this difcult stage by being the strong, independent person who knows what shes doing. Cece, Jess best friend, on the other hand, is a model. She loves her friend dearly and isnt afraid to threaten the three with life and limb if they ever dare to do something that would compromise her happiness. Cece is the embodiment of self-assuredness and condence in world where that counts for a lot. She is another woman who knows what is and isnt afraid of being it. Although her self and Jess own are on completely different spectrums, it is essentially similar in a way that being herself works out for her in the end and she wont let anyone tell her otherwise. Ultimately, the show projects that its better to be yourself, to be unique, than

Well, I thought you were the love of my life.

- Jess Day

conform to a social standard you are dissatised with. This is clearly seen in Jess, who constantly proclaims that she is happy with being herself and that she is not ashamed of it because not being herself would be boring. In New Girl, there is a point of equality established wherein they show that gender roles can easily be reversed and that stability doesnt only come from the man and that emotions dont only run rampant in women. All in all, this makes for a good show that demonstrates how you are you no matter what and that being so is not bad at all. Everyone can overcome their own problems with a mix of apparently female and male characteristics which really dont dene what a female or male is.

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