tween magazine

tween magazine | january - february 2010

Fashion

3 Editor’s Notenot from the editor of course

5 Tween.comabout our website dummy

6 Beauty Tipsmake-up tips from Jill Itaas

15 Break Na Ta!guide in breaking it gently

18 Fashionsee what’s the latest in urban chic

28 The Centerfoldthis month’s featured couple

30 Parental ApprovalEverything you need to know to talk to your parents – and get them to listen.

9 Music Reviewsnotes for your ears

January - February 2010

11Mark Renier Arce Catahaylearn more about our cover guy

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43 Embarassing Momentsthings that make you red

47 Horoscopesfind out what’s cooking for you this month

35 Behind the Scenesthe making of our first issue

37 Promhow about asking a guy to a prom?

33 Green Campaignthe positive change

My Iloilothings you dont want to miss about Iloilo

Shout Out Cornerlet it all out

Freebiesfind out how to own one of these cool stuffs

Moviescinemas, here we come!

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Editor’s Note

Campus Lifewriting for a cause44

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This is it!

Here is the first issue of Tween Magazine at the

first two months of 2010! The cool people behin

d

this mag really had a fun and tiring time workin

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with the models, photographers, writers, and edito

rs.

After all the waiting and excitement, the only

magazine for teen found in Iloilo is here!

Featured in this first issue is the prom special, th

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green campaign, photographs of the local models

of

Iloilo and more about our teenage life. How to

be

in. This issue is especially only for you guyz..

Lots of love,

Eloisa

Layout Artist, 20

How would you like

to be inspired? This

guy is not an ordinary

guy. He also likes to

take pictures and he is

into video and photo

editing.

Photographer, 19She does not only take pictures. Aside from her passion in taking pictures, this beautiful photogra-pher is also a model and she loves editing pictures.

Model, 19This gorgeous model is a dedicated student and aside from modeling she also loves shopping and dressing up.

Photographer, 21Scary but cute. This guy has a passion on taking pictures and pictures. He always works with his co-photographer Maxinne with her as his model. =)

Meet some of the cool people who made this very issue possible..

Editor’s Note

Tajen Sui

Maxinne Sentina

Nico Encarnacion

Genina Llantino


Editorial Team

Tween Publishing Company

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Eloisa Lusotan Editor in ChiefYolly Fabito Jr. Associate EditorNico Encarnacion Art DirectorOrdisi Osonio IllustratorMaxinne Sentina and Tajen Sui PhotographersTristan Leonida Editorial Director

Jillian Ita-as Fashion EditorNel buensoceso Hair and Make-up StylistElmer Alvior Jr. Feature EditorSheila Ola Web Director/ProgrammerModels/Covers Ma. Genina LlantinoLain Dominic GumbanNadine DiamanteMark Renier CatahayAurora AutencioChristian TabernillaNian Pearl PusingWriters/ContibutorsPietros Val PatricioDondie CampanoKatrina Fesalboni

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Tween launches its official

website! Check it out for more

of the latest trends in fashion,

talk to other Tween readers,

and win exclusive prizes!

Be part of the Tween family and

be a member now!

Editorial Team

President Nadine Encarnacion Promotional Director Sara Jane Nimo Marketing Director Maelaine Dioso Operations Manager Godfred Hisu-an Operational Assistant Ma. Angela Maroma Production Director Kris Ola Account Manager Dondie Campano Accounting Assistant Anna Jean Tagolimot Administrative Manager Katrina Fesalboni

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Colors and Shades

Knowing the basics towards make up may help any-one gain a certain degree of confidence. But we girls should remember that beauty does not come from an expensive Lancôme mascara or Mac foundation. Cliché as it may sound, true beauty comes from a combination of a person’s qualities & her attributes that delight the mind & senses. Meanwhile, here are some basic make up steps & tips that may help add to your natural beauty.

1. A smooth & blemish-free face is the best slate for all the blush & eyeshadow in the world. A simple but effective skin regimen which promises clear skin should be practiced. Always remember to wash your

“A woman without make up,” Plautus once said, “is like food without salt.”

Women usually think that they need make up to be beautiful. In other cases though, make up tends to in-timidate & scare the user. But make up actually comes in different forms: as an art & a tool.

Make up is an art. The face is the canvas & all the make up you could lay your hands on becomes your palette. One’s face could become a masterpiece if you use the right strokes, techniques & colors. On the other hand, make up becomes a tool of bringing self-assurance & empowerment. Feeling & looking beautiful results in a stronger output, career & outlook in life. Besides, “women dress up for women.” They need an image that manages impressions. It is a won-der what seemingly flawless skin & a favorite shade of lipstick can do.

Make Up Basicsby: Jillian Ita-as

face only twice a day with a non-comodogenic facial wash so as not to dry up your skin. Moisturizer is also a good way to ensure firm & healthy skin. Your products need not be expensive. Find the right one that suits you & your skin type. And never sleep with your make up on!

2. Coverage is an important part of make up. This serves as the base of your make up & determines how your make up holds up all day. You may start with any kind of foundation: be it liquid, cream or powder. The important thing is that it matches your skin tone, suits your skin type & that you apply it correctly. Dab it on using a sponge, your (clean) fingers or a stippling brush. Remember to be gentle & check if the application is even.3. Concealer is a must if you have blemishes or dark circles under your eyes. Use only a small amount & dab it on layer by layer until you get your desired effect.

4. Applying loose powder above your foundation is a good way to set & hold your base. Your make up stays on longer too. Try using mineral powder to give you that dewy look. Using a fluffy brush is most advisable, but a sponge works too. Just remember to remove the excess before applying. You wouldn’t want to look like a clown or geisha.

5. You look instantly fresh & less tired when your cheeks get a dose of healthy color. This is where blush comes in. Blush comes in liquid, gel, cream or powder form & may be applied using a brush, sponge or your fingers. Choose a color which resembles the color of your cheeks after running. It is best to apply the color on the apples of your cheeks (to find out where they are, just smile) & be sure to blend them in. The color must be sheer & natural.

6. They say the eyebrows frame your whole face. Eyebrows must be well groomed, meaning, only stray hairs are to be removed. Overplucking is a no-no since thinner eyebrows make you look older. Filling in eyebrows with a dark brown color is best since black is too hard while lighter shades simply look weird. Be sure to keep them in place using an eyebrow brush or comb & then clear eyebrow gel or clear mascara.

7. Eyeshadow is the difficult part in applying make up. It is best to stick to two complimentary eyebrow shades for beginners, one dark & the other light. Apply the light one over your whole lid first, until the bot-tom of your browbone. Then, the dark shadow is to be applied near the lash line & at the outer corner of your eye for depth. Be sure to blend the outer corner well. Natural matte colors are best for beginners while the more experienced ones may try different colors & textures.

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Make up used: Olay Definity Color Recapture Sheer Illuminating Coverage, Maybelline Clear Smooth Extra in Honey, Estee Lauder Color Design Sensational Effects Eyeshadow in Latte, Clinique High Impact Eyeshadow Duo in Yellow, Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy Lashes in Black, Nichido True Colors Collection in Sunkissed, Nichido Girl’s Night Out Pencil in Blackest Black, Revlon Beyond Natural Cream Gloss #120

Natural Look


Colors and Shades

Make up used: Olay Definity Color Recapture Sheer Illuminating Coverage, L’oreal Translucide Loose Powder in Medium, Victoria’s Secret Eye Artistry in Pastel Plums, Estee Lauder Color Design Eyeshadow in Guest List & Off The Rack, Ever Bilena Extreme Lipstick in Pink Goddess

8. The next tool to use for enhancing one’s eyes is eyeliner. You may choose to ditch the eyeshadow & just use it as is – or use it to define & bring more drama to your lids. But either way, you must use the basic tip. Always use eyeliner near to your lash line & start by drawing at the inner corner first with small strokes. Blend away the hard line with a sponge brush if you don’t want av harsh effect. But if you prefer using liq-uid eyeliner, you have to be more careful. After application, wait a few seconds before opening your eyes to assure that it is dry. I personally do not line my lower lid since it smudges easily & it automatically makes me look older. But if you want full definition, there’s no one stopping you. Black, brown & grey are basic colors. But more colorful ones might be fun. Just don’t forget to keep everything else down to a minimum.

9. The final step to alluring eyes is mascara. It adds volume & length to the lashes & makes your eyes appear more beautiful. You may start by curling your lashes first. Then, apply mascara to your upper lashes upward from underneath using a quick zigzag motion to prevent clumping.

10. Finally, lipstick. It gives your face focus & a splash of color. Ensure that the color & application is suitable. To help your lipstick stay on longer, apply foundation as primer. Then, using a lip brush, apply the lipstick evenly. Dust your usual face powder on top to guarantee that it stays on for a long time. Lip gloss is optional & it makes your lips look fuller & more luscious. Always remember that if your eye make up is strong, it is best to stick to natural colors for your lips. Basic pinks are best for all skin tones.

MODERN DAY Princ

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Artist: Lady GagaReleased: November 23, 2009Label: Interscope Records

The Fame Monster is the second studio album of Lady Gaga after her debut album The Fame under Interscope Records. The new album includes the new songs “Bad Romance” and “Telephone” with Beyonce. Lyrics and melodies in her album are written and played mostly by Lady Gaga. “The Fame is about how anyone can feel famous” she explained.

About Lady Gaga:Lady Gaga born as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta came from a good Italian New York family turned into the exhibisionist, multi-talented singer songwriter. This artist designs many of her outfits. Lady Gaga nicked her name from the song “ Radio Gaga” by Queen who is Lady Gaga’s fashion icon.

MUSIC REVIEWS

The Fame Monster

Singer: Various ArtistsReleased: January 22, 2010Label: MTV Networks

This album is MTV network’s compilation of songs gathered on for the victims earthquake in Haiti. This charity album “Hope for Haiti Now” singers include Steve Wonder, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift and more. The album debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart with 171, 000 sold. This album is one of the 3 debuts which are included in the top ten with Lady Gaga- The Fame on spot 3.

The album was only gathered and made avail-able only through iTunes. It set the record on the biggest one-day album pre-order in iTunes history. In only 2 days it had top the Billboard 200 album chart. All benefits from the album sales go to Haiti organizations.

Hope for Haiti Now

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by: Katrina Fesalboni

Music


Music

Singer: Susan BoyleReleased: November 24, 2009

This album holds the No. 2 spot included at the Billboard 200 top 10. With 86,000 sales, the 12% gain of sales was said to be follow-ing her performance in “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” The album includes songs Wild Horses, I Dreamed a Dream, Cry me a River and more.

About Susan Boyle:

Susan Boyle is from Britain’s Got Talent 2009 Season. This 48-year woman, who lives alone with her cat, became a worldwide sensation who won over the American Idol judge Simon Cowell and touched the hearts of millions of people.

I Dreamed a Dream

Personal style: “I prefer long sleeved polo shirts and jackets. I feel very comfortable in jackets especially on a cold weather. If I have to go out in haste and don’t have time to fix my hair, I put on a cap. For a more laid-back look, I wear plain or v-neck shirts. But whatever I wear and wherever I go, comfort comes first.”First thing to notice in a girl: Eyes. “By looking at a girl’s eyes, you will see emotion, attitude – be it mad, happy, sad.”Favorite TV Program: Naked Science on Na-tional Geographic Channel. “You’ll learn so many things that aren’t usually found in textbooks like dark matter, anti-matter, ball of lightning and other weird phenomena.”Favorite book: “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki. “My interest for business and investing started when I read this book some years ago. It’s a life-changing book.”On Music: “I use music as a form of relaxation.

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Music is not just sounds, it has life in it and it can also give life. It creates beat, imagination, and a high–like feeling. From Tupac’s hits to Beethoven’s Symphony, I’m into them all.” On Sports: “I love volleyball. In my opinion, vol-leyball is harder than basketball since the former has less ball control than the latter. I also had formal lessons in tennis and golf but never played actual games on them.”

This boy-next-door may look like your usual teen stereotype – only he’s not. Here’s why.

Full name:

Mark Renier Arce CatahayNickname: MRBirth date: April 13, 1990

ON THE COVERby: Nadine Diamante


Fashion

necessary, and finally buys them if he’s done something great to reward himself. Being both tech- and bargain-savvy, MR knows how to han-dle his cash well. Spell practical in every sense of the word.

And speaking of practical, MR also has a mind for business. Aware of his responsibili-ties, he believes in planning out young. He will be 20 yrs. old in two months and it’s finally goodbye teenagerdom. His message? “Life itself does not have a plan for you. Rather, you must plan for your life.” Take that, Robert Kiyosaki, this young man is on his way up the corporate ladder!

As a kid, the little wonders of science were his form of amusement. He would later on grow up to solve difficult math problems – dur-ing quiz bees and his free time alike. Math, says he, was “made to be understood not memo-rized”. This Information Technology student seemed to be inclined on his left side of the brain but obviously, he’s not a geeky dude.

The contrast of his sharp eyes and subtle smile makes him an instant looker. And though shy and quiet at first, this fellow can throw surprisingly cheesy jokes. He has a weird sense of humor, like a way to say ordinary things in his own peculiar manner. Mr. Nice Guy can be funny and gentle but he can also be tough when the situation so demands. Yes, the sharp eyes were not meant for nothing.

Furthermore, while most teens spend and splurge, MR chooses to be frugal. He says no to stuff that he really want but are not

“Life itself does not have a plan for you. Rather, you must plan for your life.”

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“By looking at a girl’s eyes, you will see emotion, attitude – be it mad, happy, sad.”


Fashion

You don’t want your

boyfriend anymore. He is just too overprotective and you can’t find your own self. He is so controlling that you are starting to lose your closest friends and besides, he is not that ‘gwapo’ naman for you to hang on to something you both have. You have started to date some cute guys in campus including what you believe is your destiny. You are now facing the greatest challenge in your love life (or career if you’ve been doing it for dozens of times); BREAKING UP or simply DUMPING. It is something normal usually done by normal people having normal boyfriends or girlfriends and is also normally responded by violent reactions and can be fatal at times. Let’s just say you’ve been together since you were in Hmmmmm… 3 weeks and 6 days ago. He is playing DoTA across the

campus and you surprised him for lunch. You are now walking towards a not-so-descent restaurant along the road with dust and smoke resting on your red cheeks and bloody lipstick. Then you suddenly shouted, “BREAK NA TA!!!”. Your ex-boyfriend by that very moment jumped on the middle of the road and got hit by an Ungka UI Jaro CPU Jeepney rushing towards the front of your school (it’s lunch) and was declared dead by the Traffic Police who had undergone First Aid Training. But honestly, he really died. If you have some grudges on him, then you would really appreciate but if you loved him even for just a little, you will be guilty of what just happened (hala ka!). So, if you’re not ready to be flocked by stones at night and be haunted by his ghost, I will give you not one or two but TEN best ways of saying “BREAK NA TA”.

10. “I love you so much pero you de-

serve someone better, may makita ka pa

na nga mas maayo sa akon.”

This is one of the most common way

of calling it quits. It’s flattery combined with

a hurtful goodbye. Sometimes, if you have a

gayish soon-to-be ex-boyfriend, you can add

his talents and kindness before saying these

phrases. It will give him a good chance in his

next attempt and you will still good about what

you’ve done.

9. “Palangga ta guid ka but I have to concentrate sa studies ko. Para man ni sa aton someday.” If your running Summa or Magna and having a Zuma and Magma attitude then, this will fit right into you. No more follow-up ques-tions after this. You might even receive a com-pliment and an assurance that he will wait for you (that would be another problem especially when there is a pending contract for a new one).

Break na ta!Guide in breaking it gently

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by: Tristan Leonida


Relationships

8. “Sorry guid kung busy ko pirme.

Wala guid ko pirme time sa imu. Cool-off

lang ta anay kay basi may makita ka pa

na magaan ka more time.”

Cool-off is also called a breakup but

in its lesser evil form. Cooling-off is the slow-

death of a long dead love between you and your

boyfriend (or ex). It may sound cool and free

for guys but a not-so-good thing if he realizes

you’re gone.

7. “I think dapat na guid ta magbreak. I don’t know if I still love you. Mas mayo na lang ni kaysa magdugay pa,

mas masakitan ka lang.” Straight but still blameless, a graceful exit for a fair lady like you. No more whitelies and you’re free from any blame. You’re just honest. It’s painful but you’re not guilty. If he still dies, you will still be okay.

6. “It’s not you, it’s me…”

This is simply not a reason but

this is a powerful tool for him to feel good

about himself. You getting all the blame is

what they want and here it is. You can use it

before or after you say the beautiful phrase

Break na ta!

5. “I don’t want to destroy our friend-ship. Friends na lang ta bala.” Wow. Ouch. It is harsh. You are asking somebody who loves you more than anything else to be friends and see you enjoy in the arms of another? Yes. Friendship is a nice choice of alibi. Your ex-boyfriend will act as your big brother and screen your suitors, that’s a good alternative than having him as your husband though.

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4. “I think it’s for your own good...it is

hard for me...yet i have to do it...bye...”

His nanay doesn’t like you and also

his sisters so, why bother? He will not feel that

bad. His family will comfort him so that he

will not think of you anymore. On the other

side, you can now just be the naughtiest girl

in town since your t-shirt reads “I am the girl

your family warned you about”.

3. “Kung kita, kita guid na ya. Indi lang

guid subong ang right time”

CORNY. Telenovelas really hit it big

in giving you the best alibis in saying “we’re

done”. Destiny is again the one making the

breakup. Love came in the most inconven-

ient moment. He thinks it is breakup while

lingering of a brighter future together. He will

understand your devilish act.

2. “Nakita ta ni tatay, kung sigehon ko pa kuno, papule-on ya ko sa uma.” Yeah right. Your father doesn’t even have a farm. This is usually the case: Papa, Daddy, Dad is the best reason to end everything especially when he is in the military or police service. Boyfriends may sound intimidating when protecting their girls but can’t stand a word when the King speaks.

1. “I’m entering the con-

vent…”Cool. New. Fresh. This one is a

top-notch. Who will compete with

AMA? Forget it. I highly recom-

mend this one for those who can’t

think of anything more. You

can add a blessing and a closing

prayer. If he later finds out that

you have somebody new, you can

simply add ‘he is a blessing.’


Fashion Codes

The Element of FreedomAnd the day came When the risk it took To remain tight and closed in the bud Was more painful Than the risk it took to bloom

By Nadine EncarnacionPhotographer: Maxinne and Tajen

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I sing for Freedom

Models:

Nadine Diamante

Mark Renier Catahay


FashionFashion Codes

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I touch,

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Nian Pearl Pusing



I see,

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Models:

Ma. Genina Llantino

Lain Dominic Gumban 23



I hear,

Models:

Aurora Autencio

Christian Tabernilla24



I breathe,

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Models:

Ma. Genina Llantino

Lain Dominic Gumban 27



I taste...

Models:

Nadine Diamante

Mark Renier Catahay


Relationships

Parental Approval

If your big dilemma consists of how to get your folks to listen to you, read on! For every situation, there’s a specific approach. Here’s a guide on how to talk to your parents, whether you’re bringing up a touchy issue or an everyday topic.

by: Eloisa Lusotan

Talk to them about Your DayStart with: “I can’t wait to tell you about what happened to me this morning.”Make sure they understand; the amusing details of how your day went, no matter how mundane they may seem. Be interested in their day too by sharing and listening to the seem-ingly trivial things. Establishing good com-munication with your parents is a way to build a strong connection. Bear in mind that lack of this one of the root causes of huge misunder-standings between parents and their teens.Don’t say: “There’s nothing to share because there’s nothing interesting about my life.”

Talk to them about Your Friends Start with: “I feel happiest when I’m with…”Make sure they understand: how your friends help you become as better person. If your parents don’t like them, it’s important that you highlight your friends’ good qualities. When you go out with them, update your parents on your plans so they won’t assume you’re hid-ing something. Keep the communication lines open between your folks and your girlfriends, too, so they can get to know each other more.

Don’t say” “You’re ruining my social life!”

Talk to them about getting low gradesStart with: “I had a really hard time this quarter…”Make sure they understand: the real reasons for your less-than-stellar report card. Let them know you wanted to achieve more but some subjects were really tough for you. Assure them you’ll do better next time by getting help and managing your time well. If your parents have high expectations, explain that grades aren’t the only measure of how brilliant a student is.

Don’t say: “I don’t need high grades. School is so useless anyway!”

Everything you need to know to talk to your parents...and get them to listen.

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Talk to them about asking for a higher allowanceStart with: “The demands at school are start-ing to drain my pockets.”Make sure they understand: what your daily expenses are so your parents can recognize which activities cause you to spend more. Has an allowance increase become necessary, or did you just run out of money for Friday night gimmicks? Avoid complaining when making your request. Suggest a compromise like volunteering to do more household chores. If they agree to give you a rise, don’t forget to thank them.

Don’t say: “I’m always broke. You’re depriv-ing me of my needs!”

Talk to them about staying out late

Start with: “There’s an event I have to

attend this weekend…”

Make sure they understand: the nature of

the event you’re attending. It’s normal

for parents to be protective, that’s why

they may get apprehensive when you ask

permission to stay out late or to extend

your curfew. The best approach is to let

them know whom you’ll be with, what

time you’ll go home, and who will give

you a ride home. It will also help if you

ask permission days in advance and not

on short notice.

Don’t say: “Everyone else is going. I

don’t want to be stuck inside this house

forever!”

Talk to them about having a boyfriendStart with: “I’ve known this guy for quite some time and…”Make sure they understand: that you are mature and responsible enough to enter a relationship. Be truthful about your special friendship with your guy. When asking for their consent, honesty is essential because it builds trust. Tell them you will be careful in every situation because you value their trust. If they say no because you’re too young, understand that your parents are only after your best interest.

Don’t say: “I’m old enough to decide when to have a boyfriend.”


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Talk to them about starting a business

Start with: “There’s something cool I want to

try out and I need your opinion.”

Make sure they understand: that you want

to improve yourself and learn more. Make

it clear to your ‘rents that you did sufficient

research and that you made the necessary

preparations for your business to be success-

ful. They’ll surely be proud of your first-

hand attempt at independence!

Don’t say: “You’re not providing well

enough so I want to start my own business.”

Talk to them about your hobbies and

interestsStart with: “I inspire a lot of people

because I excel in what I’m passionate

about.”Make sure they understand: how reach-

ing for your goal boosts your self-esteem.

Show your gratitude for their continued

support. If, on the other hand, your parents

are stopping you from pursuing your

passions, admit that you feel pressured

because you want to follow your heart but

want to gain their approval as well.

Don’t say: “You never let me do anything

I want – that’s why I feel like a failure.”

Talk to them about serious problemsStart with: “I need your help.”Make sure they understand: how much you need their support. If you’ve committed a ma-jor violation in school, you’re being abused, or you think you’re pregnant, the guidance of your parents is highly important. They’ve been through teen life and they have the gift of hindsight. Confess that you made some mistakes and you’re willing to start over. Stop them from worrying by picking the right friends and changing your priorities.Don’t say: “This happened to me because you always took me for granted.”

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The Green Page

Change is nature. It’s a part that we can definitely influence. Hence, how emphatically does change become a vital force in a desperate effort towards saving our dying environment?Resting in the hands of the youth is the future, they say. A trite as it may seem, nevertheless, always true. In the yearning for a healthier environment, the youth have a significant role to play.Awareness is the key. Be informed of what is really happening with the environment. With the cata-strophic deluges, droughts, earthquakes, typhoons, it is Mother Earth’s voice that’s yet to be heard. And the youth are summoned to answer her call. As you are informed, you have the responsibility to make others aware. Be a catalyst for change. A positive change, does not necessarily assure of alleviating the negative effects of climate change. But it is saving the environment that implacably requires the positive change. It’s about time for a little, harmless self-modification – a change that would definitely assure you of a signifi-cant self-progress.If you want to save the environment, ask yourself, “how can I contribute to it?”

Start with the simplest things like proper waste seg-regation. And with all the things that you do, may it be of little significance, try to make a difference. Be a role model. For the time will come that these things will amass, and become great enough to start change within yourself. And who might know? You already have contributed a positive change to the world.Let’s fathom on this quotation from Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian nationalist leader known to have brought change in his country by leading the struggle for Indian independence from Great Britain, “be the change you want to see in the world!”

So where do we start a positive climate change? Without doubt, it should initiate from you. May sound cliché but perhaps, great things really do come from simple beginnings.Perhaps, Remy of Ratatouille was right, change is indeed part of nature, and it’s something we can influence.Thus, to exist in this world is to change. To change is to become mature. To mature is to eternally persist in helping create a healthier environment. And it starts when you decide to do so.

The Positive Changeby: Elmer P. Alvior Jr.


Movies

Avatar is the story of an ex-Marine who finds himself thrust into hostilities on an alien planet filled with exotic life forms. As an Avatar, a human mind in an alien body, he finds himself torn between two worlds, in a desperate fight for his own survival and that of the indigenous people. More than ten years in the making, Avatar marks Cameron’s return to fea-ture directing since helming 1997’s Titanic, the high-est grossing film of all time and winner of eleven Oscars® including Best Picture. WETA Digital, renowned for its work in The Lord of the Rings Tril-ogy and King Kong, will incorporate new intuitive CGI technologies to transform the environments and characters into photorealistic 3D imagery that will transport the audience into the alien world rich with imaginative vistas, creatures and characters.

MOVIE REVIEW

In a dynamic new portrayal of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, “Sherlock Holmes” sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country

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Snapshots

Our first photo shoot for the first ever Tween ish! Here are some of the behind the scenes moments the Tween team shares to everyone of you...

Maxinne is one hell of a photographer – and a model too!Our centerfold coup

le. How

sweet is that? It sur

ely is

hot out there.

Jill and Eloisa busy doing make-up and styling on our gorgeous models.

It seems that o

ur models

like it better t

hat way!

BEHIND THE SCENES

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Fashion

Guys may find it usual to ask a girl to a prom.Yeah sure! It’s a common thing anyway, though, it’s takes so much courage for some to do it. Is that so? How about the girls? How much

courage would it take them to ask their man to be their prom date? Many would try to attempt do-ing this but they lack the guts. The girl’s first move is entirely a different matter. Making the first move is hard and you might need our safe tricks.

How about asking a Guy to a Prom?

A little mental and strategic preparation can go a long way to making the “asking” experience a lot less intimidating.

1. Choose a date.Before you ask someone to prom, you need to choose who that someone might be. Don’t necessarily plan to ask the hottest guy you know. Even if you land a smokin’ hot guy for your date, you’re not guaranteed to have a great time at the dance. Consider asking a friend or another guy you love spending time with, even if you’re not into that person romantically.

2. Know your guy’s plans.Save yourself the embarrassment of learning a guy is going with somebody else by finding out what his plans are before you ask him.Maybe he won’t be in town on the night of the dance, or maybe another girl asked him while you were busy daydreaming about how you were going to ask him. If you can casually find out if he already has plans for the night (or get a friend to do it), then you’ll remove another barrier between your-self and possible rejection.

3. Practice.Once you’ve worked out how you’re going to ask your chosen guy,practice! You can avoid the “ums,” the “uhs,” and the jitters during the actual asking by rehearsing with a friend or alone in your room. If you feel confident and comfortable when practicing, you’ll be much more at ease when the time comes to do the real thing.

Preparation

by: Dondie Campano

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Prom

Nervous? Don’t worry. Most guys feel flat-tered when a girl asks them to a dance. Here’s a simple breakdown of steps that will lead you through your invitation.

1. Prepare yourself and your date.If you don’t know your date that well (or even if you do), catch his attention by flirting actively for a few days right before you ask him to the prom. Initiating interactions between the two of you is also a great idea because then it won’t be a total surprise when you ask. Making efforts like these to spend time with your date will help build your confidence, too.

2. Get the guy alone.Catch the guy you’re planning to ask one-on-one. Even if you’re pretty sure he’ll say yes, it puts a lot of pressure on a guy when you ask him to promin front of half the school. It shows consideration if you make sure he’s alone, and it may also take some of the pressure off you.

3. Give him time.Especially if you don’t know the guy very well, give him some time to think over your offer. If you don’t make him feel like he has to answer right away, he’ll get the impression that you’re casual about the asking (which is a good thing) and that you won’t be crushed to pieces if he says no.

4. Respond, letting the guy’s response lead your own.If he seems psyched when he says yes to you, feel free to express your excitement, too. Otherwise, act casually, and don’t go overboard. Always show a sense of humor if you can, and let the guy know that you’re pleased to be going with him. If he says no, you’ll probably feel disappointed, but do your best to remain casual and upbeat. Smile, say “thanks anyway,” and move on. Don’t dwell on it! Stay friendly, and ask the next guy on your list when you get a chance.

Step-by-step ProcessIf you’re going to go all out, then you might as well make it good. Here are a few creative, at-tention-grabbing ways to ask a guy to the prom.

o A Sweet Invitationo Encase your handwritten invitation in foil, then bake it into a cake. If the way to a man’s heart truly is through his stomach, then he can’t say no!

o A Laundry Listo Find a plain white T-shirt, a washable black marker, and a permanent black marker. Write the names of a wide variety of girls at your school on the T-shirt, but make sure yours is the only name written in permanent marker. Send the T-shirtanonymously to the guy you want to ask along with a note instruct-ing him to wash the shirt in order to find out who wants to be his prom date.

o Sporty Funo If the guy you’re asking likes sports, incorporate his favorite sport in your invitationby attaching it to a piece of sports equipment. You could also think about asking his teammates to help you coordinate your invitation to happen during one of their prac-tices.

o No Choiceo You’ll need the permission of your date’s parents for this one. With the help of your friends, lug a gigantic boulder to your date’s driveway. Chalk the driveway with the words, “Will you go to prom with me? Bring your answer tomorrow!” and sign your name. Write “NO” on the giant boulder, then find a tiny pebble and attach it to a piece of paper that says “YES.” Your date won’t have much of a choice un-less he owns a dump truck to haul the boulder back!

Creative Ways to Ask

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Creative Ways to Ask

0. Choose your date with care. Ask yourself what you want from a date, then try to match up your expectations with someone you think will come closest to fulfilling them. Your perceptions of someone you don’t know very well might not be correct, and you’ll have a lot more fun at the prom with someone you know pretty well to begin with.

1. If you still want to ask a guy you don’t know too well, use a low-risk method.Don’t expend a lot of time and effort doing something dramatic, and don’t force the guy to answer on the spot or in public.

2. Don’t underestimate the power of asking straight out. A guy who’s not so romantically-minded will appreciate your directness and may be more likely to say yes.

3. Ask early unless you’re sure the guy is going to say yes. The earlier you ask, the better the chance he doesn’t already have a date.

4. Be confident. A confident girl is far more attractive and feels great about herself.

5. Use your friends. They’ll help you practice, boost your confidence, and console you if the guy you ask says no.

Tips

6. Don’t overanalyze a rejection. If a guy says no, it doesn’t mean anything except that he won’t go to that particular dance with you. Don’t read into it, and above all, don’t make yourself feel bad about it.

7. Don’t have a friend ask for you. It’s not respectful to the guy you’re ask-ing, and it won’t make you appear confident and in control of the situation.

Now you’re ready. Some things might not go the way you expect it to be. With these tips, you are 90% safeguarded. Of course he might decline your proposal, but he might, as well, accept. Just straighten up that frizz and prepare for this big break in your life. If he accepts you, you don’t need to be the prom queen because no prom queen could ever do what you did.

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Everything Iloilo

There are a lot of sumptuous selection of foods in the city, from local dishes to International sets of cuisines, locally famous is Break-through, a seafood restaurant. There are wide selections of seafood dishes, be it grilled, sautéed or just hot on the pot. Breakthrough Seafood Restau-rant is located along Villa Beach in Brgy. Sto Nino Norte, Arevalo District, Iloilo City.

La muy leal y noble ciudad de Iloilo, as the Spaniards named Iloilo. It is known to be an emerging living museum, when it comes to heritage and

history, from Old Churches to Old Ancestral Mansions. Iloilo city and its prov-ince has a lot to offer when it comes to food, retirement locations, smorgas-bord selection of foods, heritage, comfort, social life and a lot more. In the lates 60’-70’s, Iloilo City was named the Queen City of the South, because of its deep sea ports and booming sugar industry. It boasts a lot of things that you’ll love, here’s the list of what you should not miss upon staying in the City of Love.

Fall in love with the City of Love

Love the Food

by: Alvin John Juliano

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Iloilo has a lot to offer when it comes to night life. Smallville Commercial Complex is one of them. It’s a new and popular night spot, where visitors and locals get to unwind, eat and party. Within the Smallville area is Freska(Ilonggo Seafood), Maki(Japanese Cui-sine), Red Steaks(Restaurant), Krua Thai(Thai Restaurant), Kopi Rotti(Coffee Shop), Off Price(Boutiqe), Imay’s, Crave Burger, Davids Tea House and the Iloilo Business Hotel. It is situated in Benigno Aquino Ave. (more com-monly known as Diversion Road), in Mandurriao District.

If you’re in Iloilo you shouldn’t miss eating Batchoy. The ever famous La Paz Batchoy is a noodle made with pork innards, crushed pork cracklings, shrimp, vegetables, chicken stock, chicken breast, beef loin and round noodles or miki. These can be available at many restaurants and food establishments, most popular is Decos and Teds, that is situated all around the city and especially in malls.

Love+Iloilo=Batchoy

Love the night life


Everything Iloilo

Dinagyang, held during the 3rd week of Janu-ary, it’s the feast honoring the young child jesus(Sto. Niño). Dinagyang came from the word “dagyang”, it’s a form of merry mak-ing and dancing in the streets. There are other festivals and cultural celebrations in the city such as the Chinese New Year, Feast of the Lady of Candles and the Paraw Regatta festival. These feasts are held during the first months of the year, that’s why Iloilo is known to be the City of Festivals.Love the Delicacies; there are a lot to choose from, from the sweetest one to the different and distinct flavors of delicacies. You can buy such all over the city, famous is the Biscocho House. It houses the best and tasty Biscocho, a native delicacy that you’re sweet tooth will indulge into. It’s sweet butter toasted bread, with milk and sugar, which makes the biscuit distinct of its flavor. Deocampo’s Pinasugbo, a red sugar coated banana strips, sprinkled with sesame seeds and wrapped with the paper. Barquillos, of Spanish origin

GREEN MANGO

In the Southern Part of the Philippines, par-ticularly in ILOILO, yummy fast food chains boasts gourmet, made from different ingredi-ents and flavors, including the traditional Pinoy meriendas, breakfast and desserts. Green Mango, took a leap of faith despite the global financial crisis as it open its first branch along Valeria Street, Iloilo city, in between Coffee Break and Banco De Oro. The Menu rotates with new flavors, and you can order break-fast meals starting at Php 49.00, from Garlic Beef Tapa, Pork Tocino, Smoked Longganisa to Sautéed Corned Beef .Indulge and celebrate, eat sweets, like Mangga’t Pandan, Fiesta Halo-halo, Leche Flan, Sago’t Gulaman, Saging con Hielo, or Choc Nut Sans Rival, they’re just a sampling of their electric menuGreen Mango gives visitors to unwind in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It boast with its old fashioned Filipino Foods and invit-ing ambience. Several tables as well as counter seating, are available for those who want to savor one of their diminutive foods.

MANG INASAL

Mang Inasal is the Philippines’ fastest growing fast food chain with more than 214 branches located in most of the major urban centers of the country. In 2003, Mang Inasal opened its first branch in Robinsons Place Iloilo. Mang Ina-sal was famous for its “Unlimited Rice” promo, which had attracted customers. It is targeting to open more than 500 stores by 2012.

Love the FESTIVALS

Love to Try:

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I was nominated as one of the prom queens. When it was time to walk to the stage to receive the award, I tripped and broke the heels of my sandals! So much for prom awards!

My friends and I were teasing each other as to which prom pair will have matching outfits for the prom. Unluckily, when the prom came, my prom date and I were the only pair with the same outfit! The horror!

I was wearing a gorgeous mermaid gown for my high school prom. I was so excited because my friends were telling me that I was so beautiful. As I was grooming at the dance floor, I noticed that our school principal was wearing the same gown as the one I was wearing… Eww!

I went on a date with this guy I really likes, one valentine’s day. While we were laughing and teas-ing each other, I suddenly made a very loud fart that made him stop and look at me intently. Oops, so much fun with him turned not well, fart!

During valentine’s day, My guy and I always go out on a date and watch a movie. There was this incident when my guy went inside the movie house first because I needed to go to the comfort room. When I came in, I was so embarrassed knowing that I sat and held the hands of another guy for more that a minute before I realized. I was so shy that I went out hurriedly with my face so red. No more movies again please!!!

When I was in high school, I always had this cheerdance competition every valentine’s day. I was one of the cheerdancers. During the dance, I fell three times. Later at the canteen, after the pres-entation, I overheard my crush saying, “Sin-o to man ang permi, gakadagdag? Kahuluya…” From that day on, I promised myself not to have a crush on him anymore. I am so embarrassed.

My girl and I had this fight for over three days already. February 14, I went to her house to make peace with her. When I arrived, I caught her hugging another guy. Because of jealousy, I punched the guy so hard that his nose bled. My girl shouted at me that the guy whom I punched was his cousin who just arrived from Mindanao. Oops, I bet he needed to punch me as well?

Embarrassing Moments:


Laugh Out

I was certainly not born to live the life of a writer. It wasn’t even in my slightest dreams of becoming

a campus journalist in the first place. When I was young, my grammar and fluency in English and Filipino were very poor and lacking. I couldn’t even organize sentences correctly in both tongues. Nor do I remember having any interest in reading at all when I was a child. In fact, I hated anything that had to do with books. Not until Harry Pot-ter, Goosebunps and the Discworld novel series came along. I grew up having no professional background or training in writing and journalism. Yet here I am today, writing for one of the region’s most respected and widely read student publications along with some of my lit-erary works published in an annual lit-erary journal. Strange as it may seem, the currents of fate have most likely tossed me into the field of journalism.

Every now and then, I can still hardly imagine how far I have gone in the field of writing up to this day. The course of my life has surely changed a lot since my admission to the USA Publications.

How Everything Started

It all began two years ago when I first en-tered this univer-

sity as a college fresh-man. My humble beginnings in the USA Pub started when I randomly decided to

skip my NSTP class to take the competi-tive examinations just to give it a shot in writing. But the exams turned out to be much tougher than I thought. At the time, I had no idea how editorials were written, neither did I have a clue how magazines and newspaper layouts were made. I didn’t even have the slightest idea how news articles were structured. I just took the exams without having any second thoughts in mind. And out of the blue, I passed the exams and became a staff writer of the university’s highly reputed Publications. Not only have I found a new voice as an aspiring writer but also as a young individual in gener-al. It was in this organization where I have also found some of the most de-pendable friends for life. I’ve met top caliber writers with interesting back-grounds and even some whose talents and aspirations were far superior to mine. It was only through the Pub where I got the opportunity to meet many interesting

Writing for a Cause:My Life as a Campus Journalist

By PIETROS VAL PATRICIO

“Join the USA Publications and see the Philippines free.” - Rey Saluba, USA Publi-

cations Alumnus (1989-1990)

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people and eventually travel to differ-ent places around the country I’ve never been before. For the first time in my life, I also experienced all the hard work and pressure that went behind the polished pages of a magazine and newspa-per. It would be very vague and monoto-nous to say so but I would have to admit that being part of the Pub is one of the greatest things that happened to my life as a student so far. After all, it has nurtured my life as a student, a scholar and an individual. In the following year, I topped the one-day competitive exams and became its Managing Editor which came as an unex-pected surprise to me back then. This year, I eventually topped the exams for the second time and emerged as the new Editor-in-Chief of this eighty-year-old publication, a position I was reluctant accept at first. I didn’t feel prepared enough handle such a great responsibil-ity; and I wasn’t expecting all this to happen so fast. My predecessor and good friend, Johnny Esmilla, Jr., as well as other fellow staffers were, of course, very happy for me.

The Pub Life

While leafing through the history of past editors who once led this award-winning publication, I real-

ized that I had many great predeces-sors to measure up with: Dean Josefa Contreras-Castro, Sec. Raul Gonzales, Primo Esleyer, Atty. Evalyn Ursua, Atty. Jobert Yap (Peñaflorida), Jigger Latoza, Dr. Isidoro Cruz, Eric Divinagracia and Atty. Cynette Lovelyn Mirasol among oth-ers. They all became achievers of their own class and eventually excelled in the professions they pursued. I started looking up to them as my role models. It became my dream to become success-ful just like them. It was only at this moment when I also realized that being part of the USA Publications already gave young writers the chance to join the ranks of the region’s most elegant and influential student writers in his-tory. From that moment on, my outlook towards life suddenly changed from being an ordinary individual with many un-certainties in life into a person with purpose. I decided to devote my life to society as a writer. I realized that be-

ing an influential writer for the most respected student organ in Western Visa-yas was a stepping stone to be able to spark new forms of idealism and change in society.Among the many doors and opportunities opened to me by the USA Publications, aside from the wide readership and favo-rable responses I’ve been receiving, was the chance to meet some of the country’s finest political writers, journalists and national artists in the field of litera-ture. I was been invited to countless seminars and workshops regarding the role of the press in society, political events as well as cultural and environ-mental advocacies which have broadened my conscience towards social awareness. Earlier this year, people around the campus and even the popular media have made a fuss about me on becoming the first foreign-born Filipino to take over the editorship of the USA Publications in its eighty-year history. After my recommendation from the Office of Co-Cur-ricular Activities to be featured on GMA 7-Iloilo’s morning show Arangkada as one of the region’s most inspiring students to watch out for, I was completely over-whelmed. It was as if having the high-est position in the USA Publications alone was already a great achievement for them. I can still recall how the TV hosts proclaimed in Hiligaynon: “Ang pinaka una nga Editor-in-Chief sang San Austin nga sa gwa natawo kag nagatudlo sang Basic German sa USA Institute for Foreign Languages, yara na [Now, here we have San Agustin’s first foreign-born Editor-in-Chief who also happens to be teaching Basic German at the USA Insti-tute for Foreign Languages].”The producers obviously noticed my anxi-ety towards the camera, so they made a short reportage about my life: being born in Greece and raised in Germany, later engaging in the visual and per-forming arts scene while growing up, and then ending up as a student journalist and multi-linguist Iloilo City. A few months later, I got the opportu-nity to write as a contributor for The Daily Guardian and later as a regular columnist for the youth section of Panay News. After joining several political ral-


Everything Iloilolies out in the streets this summer to experience what life was like for young leftists, I was quite surprised to meet young activists from UP, WVSU and CPU who already knew me from the columns I have written in the opinion pages of The Augustinian. Some of them even shook my hand and thanked me for writing in what I believed in. They told me to continue writing for our school paper and that my written advocacies have served as an inspiration and driving force for many young activists involved in the move-ment. Even inside the university, I oc-casionally bump into students who often thank me for inspiring them to write. I guess these are one of the greatest fulfillments one can ever receive as a writer.

Becoming a Writer of Change

For a Filipino who was neither born nor raised in my own country, I really find it interesting to be

able to write for a cause, meeting new people, traveling to distant places and discovering the culture and heritage of my land of origin, which all constitute to my identity as a Filipino. It is a great joy for me to participate in all kinds of advocacies for the good of this country. I have always admired the very accommodating aptitude of our country-men, especially their ability to put on a smile despite harsh times. But liv-ing my entire life fully accustomed to Filipino traits and values, I can easily distinguish which of these smiles are genuine or fake.Many people often ask what prompted me to write. Well, I really liked to paint, sing and dance when I was young but I never really took these talents serious-ly. As I grew older, I dreamed of taking up architecture or medicine in college but I knew my parents didn’t have enough money for such extravagance so I decided to take up Political Science and become a writer. I often write essays, poems and stories about people living, strug-gling and dying. My earliest literary

works actually tackled the sad aspects of life and society: the oppressed, the often misunderstood and the simply dif-ferent. You see, our lives as writers can some-times be very complicated. Our work of-ten requires us to be alone and secluded from the outside world. A true writer of change does not write to pursue his personal interests. A social writer may be judged as a living instrument of the moving world: He writes, he expresses, he influences and entertains. We do not become writers to satisfy or impress others. We write because we have no choice but to serve the common good. As writers, we belong to no one. And yet we learn to be kind after so much unkind-ness and often find courage in times of weakness. Writing for a cause has always had its price: Loneliness, struggle, recognition and rejection live side by side for us. One can never call himself a writer of change if he is not free from judgment, personal bias and greed. As writers, we are the keepers of a nation’s memory and identity. And thus, our works will always remain immortal-ized on paper.

We happen to live in a country that starves its own writers. We all know that there is no money in writing un-less one becomes a teacher or journalist by profession. But even so, we must not stop writing for the things we believe in, even if our countrymen often do not recognize us for what we do for them. We must never forget that our country’s foremost heroes were writers. Even St. Augustine himself was one of the great-est writers of his time. We may not be influential leaders or fierce warriors but it is probably the unsung power of our pens that makes us heroes and artists of another kind.After another eighty years or so, a new generation of Augustinians will be reading what we have written down today looking back on what things were like and how we have lived during our time. We owe them this responsibility.

[This article first appeared in its full version in the November 2008 Special 80th Anniversary Issue of The Augustin-ian Mirror]

Horoscopes for the month of February

Aries March 21 – April 20

You’re number one! Though it’s not easy at the top, you’re in a good place to figure out where you want to be this month of February. Think about that while you enjoy the day. Your luck revolves around your own personal development. Through self-reliance, you will usually gain and attract wealth.

You have so much going on downstairs in the subconscious that it might be hard to concen-trate on the things in front of you. Take a timeout and let your-self figure things out. Material comfort and security are areas related to your luck this month. To attract luck, make sure you are in a place where you have your feet on the ground.

TaurusApril 21- May 21

You’re the center of attention in a good way -- people will be practi-cally lining up to heap you with praise. Practice taking compli-ments with style.You can find luck through your intellect. Easily bored and with a short attention span, you need a stimulating environment to keep you out of trouble. To make more luck come your way, learn to value the emotional and physical needs of yourself and others.

GeminiMay 22 – June 21

CancerJune 22 – July 22

It’s party time, even if nothing is official planned. This February, wherever you go, expect good social energy, with lots of laughs and flirting until you just can’t take it anymore. You can find your luck through nurturing others and making them feel comfortable. Overcoming moodiness and not clinging to outmoded values will also position you to be fortuitous.

LeoJuly 23 – August 21

Your brain is coming alive more and more, and this month it practically explodes with new ideas and things to follow up on. Reading will be especially interesting. You can find luck through your own charisma and drama. Easygoing, you can let rejection roll off of you. You must, however, learn to temper your tendency toward exaggeration and pomposity if you want people to take you seriously.

VirgoAugust 22 – September 23

Some switch-ups could be coming down the pike in your friendships -- nothing major, but you’re about to be seeing quite a bit more of a certain someone. You can find luck through work and simplicity. Through your solid values, you can create exciting progress. Taking on more than you can han-dle can sabotage your luck, however.

LibraSeptember 24 – October 23

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Things will be tough around the house, no matter how harmonious it usually is. Don’t try to fight it, though -- the best solution is to get out for a few hours. Your diplomatic, people-loving nature will bring you much luck. Put yourself in situations where you can interact and cooperate with others, and you can have much influence. Fine-tune your talkative nature as well, unless you want others to think you indiscreet.


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ScorpioOctober 24 – November 22

Tweak your routine just a bit so it doesn’t drag you down so dreadfully. It does not have to be a total rewrite -- just small things that help you make it through. Luck may come to you through your intensity of emotion. You never accept shallowness from yourself or others. If you want to have more luck, learn to accept criticism about your beliefs and be a little less skeptical.

It’s all good now. This month you should have most of your work done, and be free to explore new ideas and new social venues. Enjoy the good vibe. Your luck involves your ability to see the complete picture and accept dif-ferent points of view. You would find much fortune by connecting with people of different cultures.

SagittariusNovember 23 – December 22

PiscesFebruary 20 – March 20

The urge to shop has never been stronger. If you can’t restrain yourself, try to go for some-thing a little weirder than usual -- it’ll help keep you on track, actually. You can find your luck through your compassionate and spiritual nature. In order to at-tract more good fortune, learn to focus your sensitivity in healthy directions to avoid the need to escape.

CapricornDecember 23 – January 20

This February it’s all about your people right now. It could be family, it could be friends, it could be someone special -- but you’ll need to pay at-tention to everything they say. You can often find success and luck in your career. In order to gain more luck, you need to balance yourself and avoid letting material gain and fear of failure overwhelm your more creative side.

AquariusJanuary 21 – February 19

You’re back, and the world loves you. It’s a great feeling, and any time you spend with other people today will reward you 100 times over. You find luck through your visionary skills and the ability to see beyond outmoded traditions. By overcoming stubbornness, and through willingness to compro-mise, you will be able to find even more success and luck than you thought possible.

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