Well, this is sort of understatement but as I have been working a week after payday with the actual pay still not coming in, I am beginning to doubtful and fearful of my job.

Now my brain is spinning, thoughts are bombarding.  One part of it says that this is just an one-time case  while a part of it says the boss is making me leave my job by testing my patience.  Some part says the company is going downhill.

So, the term brain malfunction is applicable.

Most people will be spending the fourth of July going away.  For me, this thought just popped in my head and I thought, what in the world am I going to do on that day?  It’s going to be a long weekend and I don’t want to spend my time alone in my flat while everyone’s having a good time because of the occasion.

But then, I thought where would I go?  I don’t want to get drunk over the weekend which most of my friends will end up based on the invitation they’ve left in my machine.  I might just curl up in my newly-bought couch and watch my all-time most watched movies to celebrate our independence.

A moody person is someone who displays a temperamental attitude ans subjected to varying mood swings.  They can be smiling and happy at one moment and then becomes angry the next.  Or they can be cheerful now and sulk in one corner the next.  But in today’s world where we have bipolar disorder or personality disorder, who can tell, right?  But then, for the sake of a safe argument, let’s treat them as moody people.

There is really nothing wrong to having mood swings, I mean, we all have our moments, right?.  But admit it, a moody partner can ignite our hidden moody personality and when two moody person collide, a battle is on.

So, how do we handle our partners who are over-the-top moody? Here are a few suggestions, and I warn you, some maybe drastic, but drastic times call for drastic measures.

1. Help your partner. Maybe the mood swings are because of work-related stress so we can’t just brush it off.  A simple act of holding out their hand will remind them about their behavior.

2.  Ignore the heat. It may not be the best thing to do but there are more important things than getting peeved with your partner’s moodiness.

3.  Deal with ‘em. Focus on their admirable traits and praise them for those.  Make passing remarks about their moodiness and how much you would appreciate if they could somehow correct it.

4.  Talk it out. It is very disconcerting to learn of their moodiness once the relationship is getting serious.  So, bring out the matter with them.  Tell them that their moodiness make you tense and edgy yourself.

5.  Set an ultimatum. If the above doesn’t work, set some kind of an ultimatum.  Tell them that if you won’t see any changes, you’d rather spend your time alone rather than be with him.  Just be prepared for the consequences of this measure.

6.  Compromise. When they are on their temperamental outbursts, encourage them to talk about your happy moments together.  This will make them compel their thoughts on the calmness and serenity they feel when they imagine the both of you walking hand in hand together.

7.  Dump them. This is the ultimate move if you have reached your boiling point.  I know, this is brutal, but then, you have given all your chances. You are already on the list of people who are candidates for a statue in the town square.  And they have never been able to demonstrate even little changes,  If you have reached the point that enough is enough, then it’s time to move on.

Remember to be always tactful and considerate of your partner’s feelings whenever you bring out the subject of their moodiness.  Set an example by being not moody yourself.  And most of all, nurture your friendship with them, your not only lovers, but ultimately, friends.

Have been in this sleep deprived state for three days now.  Work and my noisy and nosy neighbor has been taking my sleeping hours away.  He moved last Friday and it seemed he is the biggest fan of house warming parties.  Last Saturday, he hosted the unofficial moving in party with what looked like 20 guests who ate and drank till 2 in the morning, then on Sunday, he invited Fengshui experts and let them do their stuff up to the hallway. I mean, I have the ultimate respect for this kind of ritual but they smell is still in my apartment until now so I wasn’t able to sleep again.

I like having a new neighbor but this is not what I bargained for.

You have heard that nasty, wayward comment before.  With you and your special someone being compared to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - except that in your case, it’s clearly you whom people allude  to as the abominable fairytale character.

There’s no denying that your man feels the same for you. But can you really go through life enduring the reckless remarks from people who don’t really know you?  Will there be a way to show people that the disparity in your physical looks matter little to your level of compatibility and degree of  mutual affection?

Here are some ways so as not to be deeply bothered when your man is indeed prettier than you:

1. Believe in your man.

Faith in each other transcends  the physical boundaries of every loving relationship.  If you believe in love, no unfair comment can ever bring doubt to your heart.  Remember, he’s yours.

2.  Don’t ever feel that you don’t deserve him.

Be proud of your man. If he happens to be a person who’s blessed with good looks and charm, then so be it.  When you overhear people whisper comments, don’t feel guilty about it.  No law states that beautiful men should be exclusively paired with equally attractive ladies. Be thankful that you have a man who looks beyond the superficial norm of beauty. For being yourself, you’ve made yourself worthy of his deep affection.

3. Don’t be conscious about it.

Today, many men have become a lot vainer than their female counterparts.  They love to look good and flaunt it.  It’s not your fault to have a boyfriend who knows how to take care of himself.  And you can’t be faulted either for not keeping up with your man’s grooming skills.

4. Don’t change his ways.

It would be a mistake to alter your man’s grooming style and cheerful outlook only to suit your needs.  If his fashion statement completely eclipses that of yours and as a result he gets to be noticed more, don’t criticize him.  Unless he’s making a conscious effort to make you appear inferior to him in front of people, stand by his side.

5.  Glam yourself up.

If you can’t beat him, join him! Join in his habits of appearing better.  But never forget that you should improve for yourself more, although he will still have something to do with it.  Bottom line,  you owe it to yourself to look pretty.

You may not be of equal caliber to him as regards physical appearance but you can stand out in a crowd with your wit and intelligence. A magical transformation may not happen, but by putting serious effort into it, you can prove that you’re not in the relationship to simply be an embarassment to your man.

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It was a pretty, brutal week before.  Brutal,in the sense that we I had to endure a full week with my aunts.  Yes, I am one of those who had old-maid aunts.  No offense to those who are old-maids there.  But my aunts are so irritatingly annoying.  Yes, it sounds redundant but it they are annoying.

They would pinpoint how a slob I was in the morning, how glaring my blinds were or how “junky” the food were in in my fridge.  Ugh.  I felt like dying last week.  But now that they’re back in their country home, the world feels like good again.

I know God didn’t gave it all to one person, but with these faces, I’d like to think he did gave it all to some at least. They have the perfect face structure or the perfect eyes and we may be paying big bucks just to get those. And it’s not bad to dream and envy them even just for a while, right?

1. Zhang Ziyi

She maybe China’s best export in Hollywood so far. Her porcelain skin, those small eyes and her petite face spells how stylish her face is. She is one of the few Asian actresses to ever gain a good position in the Hollywood circle and her features were best noticed during the 2006 Academy awards.

2. Julia Roberts

We all know it’s her smile that makes her face so stylish. To add, she comes from a family of dental hygienists so it tells us that maintenance is also the key. But it’s not only her smile but her jawline that accentuates that wide smile that makes one not get tired looking at her for hours.

3. Charlize Theron

She is one of those blondes that looked better with short hair compared to the long list of blondes that sport long locks. No offense to them, mind you. What made her face so stylish was during her performance in her Oscar-winning performance in the movie, Monster. She put out all of her flaws and she never looked so perfect.

4. Orlando Bloom

His strong jawline and the rugged way his hair is cut makes his face so good to look at. The ruggedness of his looks makes him adorable and it’s a indulgence for those who go for the somewhat-messed-up look, he’s the man to draw.

5. Brad Pitt

Of course, he has to be in this list. Men should take lessons on style from him. He has managed to wear all haircuts imaginable - from mountain men to clean cut styles. Because like women, getting the right haircut will make a big and good difference.

6. Natalie Portman

Her perfect hair shape made her face one of the most stlylish. This was emphasized when she shaved her head for the movie, V for Vendetta. You’ve got to have a good-shaped head and a big doze of confidence to go bald.

7. Nicole Kidman

Nicole’s smooth and smoky skin is so noticeable accompanied with her small facial features makes her face stylish. Those eyes makes you want to gladly melt.

8. Jennifer Garner

The dimples and her jawline makes her one of the stylish faces to hit the screen. People would pay big money to have her dimples implanted in their faces. It makes one very innocent-looking and don’t we all want to appear innocent at some point.

9. Jessica Alba

Her dough eyes may make one succumb at her every wish. Plus,she looks good from every angle.

10. Aishwaya Rai

This Bollywood beauty isn’t afraid to shout her roots and her exotic beauty makes her unique. We have to watch out for her transition from the Indian entertainment world to Hollywood.