So, I've mentioned that your smile is the most beautiful make-up you can wear. It just is. We're all born into this world for different purpose and for reason. We all have a role we take in this Universe. And we're all born differently for that exact thing. height, color, gender, ethnicity... that doesn't define who you are or who you are not. that doesn't determine what you do or what you're going to do. there's nothing has to do with that.
This will be like my confession blog. Especially when I was in high school, I had issues. I had eating disorder, and I had severe self-esteem issue. Probably that's all teenage girl's life, right?! We all make it seems way worse than it is. at least it felt like that when you are on the spot anyway. it's easy to preach and tell you what you should do or how you should see the world differently. it's not easy to just put that thoughts get through your scull and your heart. It takes time.
I hated eating. for a person 4'11", gaining 5pouds is a lot. people notice right away. And I didn't gain 5 pounds. I gained more like 20 pounds after I quit swimming team. It didn't make me feel better at all. My intake of the day might have been like 400-500Cal a day. I chewed 100 times every bite I took, supposedly that should make you feel full more and faster. And I made sure that everything I ate was low or no calorie, like seaweed, mushroom, soup... And I joined sports team, which made me run at least 3hours a day. Then, after that practice, I'd go to local swimming pool and swim 2 hours. Sure, I lost weight. My weight went down to almost 75 pounds. Every morning, getting on the scale and made sure that I wasn't gaining any weight. Even a pound was a big deal for me. If I gained anything, I ate less. I was in control of my weight. And I felt better. My period stopped for over a year. And that didn't really scare me. I'd rather wanted to be skinny and pretty (in my definition). I fit in any clothes and i even had to alter the smallest size suits. It made me proud. For me, it was something of an accomplishment. Eventually, I really didn't want to eat. Just looking at food made me sick. And just one bite of anything made me full. I did pretend to eat in front of my friends, because I didn't want them to think that I wasn't really eating. I took a few bite and if I thought I ate too much, I really didn't eat the rest of the day. I appreciate my boyfriend so much. He helped me to get out from this delusion. Well, according to him, I still don't eat that much. But at least, I eat more than before. and yes, I love eating. especially sweets. Yes, I still do exercise and try to maintain myself fit. But, I don't get on the scale every morning and go up and down like before. If I eat a little too much, it's ok. I'll walk or exercise a little more the next day. Now, I look back my pictures from those days and it scares me. It looks like a sick person. all my bones are shown and I was what my mother would call "Chopstick with an egg on top".
There're still days that I have difficulty accepting me for who I am, after all, I'm in the business where I'm constantly getting rejected even though it does nothing have to do with who I am. I'm not a quiet person by far. Once my friend told me that "If you are taller and have the same personality, people think you're very obnoxious, you're lucky you're short." And the other friend said, "I think you are like that because you're short". I'm usually the shortest and loudest person when I'm around people. To tell you the truth, people don't usually think I'm that short. They think at least I'm 5'. Then, I tell them that "I have a big face and big personality that can make you smile". I'm not the most beautiful or sexiest person by the definition of Hollywood standard. What I am is the most smiling person and I'm proud of it. I'm the most loving person and I'm proud of it. My family, friends, and boyfriend love me for who I am, what I am and what I do, not for how I look like.
It makes me sad how media and social ideas of "BEAUTY" are so conflicted and far fetched from the reality and truth. We're being brainwashed by all those images and start thinking that we should look like that. We have to realize that those ideas are created by "PEOPLE". Most of those images are edited and photoshoped. They wear tons of make up. You've all seen those "Before and After" pictures, yes?! Don't judge a book by its cover. I just read in this book about Mona Lisa who is one of the most known female in the world. "The painting is beautiful, but she's not the most beautiful person in the world, by far!". I agreed and it made me laugh. A person's value has nothing to do with their appearance. You know how much that original painting cost?! Was Mother Theresa the most beautiful!? Audrey Hepburn thought she wasn't pretty and nobody's going to love her. Angelina Jolie has weight issues, which I really hope that she'll be healthy. Our first impression is determined by the looks. Yes, that's true. You don't want to go to your job interview dressed in your pajama with no make up. But at the end of the day, if the person is fake, you won't be around them.
I truly believe that beauty is something that comes from within. It's your love, passion and sincerity. That's what makes you who you are. You are created with everything you need. It doesn't mean that you don't have to work on anything. That only means that all the tools and seeds you need are in you. It's up to you to use it. It is up to you to nourish them. It's up to you to go to the next level. We always have to work on ourselves to be better for us, and for the purpose you're born with. Smile more often. Love with your whole heart. Embrace yourself for who you are. Love every single inch of who you are even the things that you think it's your flaw. It's all part of who you are. Be kind to other people. Be honest to yourself and to other people. And believe in who you are. It's not going to happen over night. it's a life work. There'll be ups and downs. But, I know that we are all able. We are all meant for better.
Love,