thoughts on rumors

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Most of us, when faced with rumor (especially negative ones) respond through this overused statement. Ironically enough, this phrase does not offer much statement at all. As rumors themselves are shrouded with uncertainty, an uncertain answer such as this could be the worst way to respond to a rumor. In fact, it could only trigger people to hypothesize all the more: is the person concerned saying this because s/he is afraid to confront the rumor, or is it simply a nonchalant attitude that creates the idea of being unaffected due to its false nature?

Whichever way you choose to see it, rumors will continue to exist – at school, in the workplace, at home, within the streets, basically just about anywhere people live and exist. A quote I read implies the idea that gossiping and creating rumors are the lowest form of conversation one person can engage in. And hence, it is often considered taking the high road when you choose not to respond.

On the other end of the spectrum, choosing not to respond to rumors would only encourage the rumor to thrive. Without the opportunity to retort, one can never clear the clouds of confusion and so, most people would accept the rumor as fact.

For a better retrospect, you can read an article on rumors by clicking here.

(Note: Thanks to Dean for providing me this link.)

the art of make-up

Cosmetics is an art. It was an art that I, however, was unable to embrace until recently. Way back in college days, I disliked the idea of wearing make-up. To begin with, I found it uncomfortable while I also lived the idea that “simpler is better.”

When I graduated however, things changed. I was encouraged to wear make-up so I would look my age. Aside from being petite, my features made me look like I am 16, as my mom would often point out. Wearing make-up (because I never did give in to my mom’s persistence that I wear more corporate-looking outfits) seemed like the most suitable alternative so I would look like my chronological age.

Like all forms of art, you have to be precise with the amount of make-up you wear though. You cannot overdo it, or else you could end up looking older or worse, trashy. It entails just the right amount of shading and combination of colors, something of which I enjoy working to achieve. I would often go in to cosmetic stores and leave with a few pesos off my wallet and a bag of cosmetic products. It’s my guilty pleasure, and most certainly one of the ways to pampering myself.

I hope I am not perceived as being kikay though, as Ed once teased me about. The thing is, it is more functional than aesthetic. If it is able to enhance one’s looks, then I could take that. Especially when it makes you feel good about yourself and helps you become more confident. Hopefully, we’ve also gotten past the stage wherein the use of cosmetics is associated with trying to become the object of male gaze.