I Feel Pretty, Oh So Pretty

You can buy your hair if it won't grow
You can fix your nose if he says so
You can buy all the make-up
That MAC can make
But if you can look inside you
Find out who am I too
Be in a position to make me feel
So damn unpretty

 

I loved the message in the latest Glee episode "Born This Way". Especially the "I feel pretty/unpretty" duet by Rachel and Quinn. It's all about loving yourself just the way you are. Don't give into societal judgments and shallow words. Love who you are because you're different. Accept the good and bad about yourself. No ones perfect. No ones the exact same. Don't let someone else make you feel insecure and unpretty. Not everyone is going to like everything about themselves and no one says you have to, but that doesn't mean you cant love yourself. To really love yourself means to not just look at the good but see the bad and love yourself inspite of that.  

Watching the episode helped me reflect on things about myself I used to want to change - things I was born with. But after the episode ended, I dunno, I felt more accepting about myself. 

Sometimes I look into the mirror and honestly hate what I see. I buy make-up, clothes, etc. to cover things up and make myself into someone else so that maybe i'd like myself better. Looking at magazines, watching celebs and seeing how beautiful my friends are sometimes lower my self confidence and I start wishing I could be more like other people. But theres nothing wrong with how I look. 

I used to be insecure about how "asian looking" I was because I didnt look indian like I was "supposed" to look like - so I felt like I didnt fit in. But theres nothing wrong with looking more oriental - India is so diverse. If people felt that I wasnt indian or that I was lieing about where I was from - thats fine - I dont have to prove myself to anyone nor do I have to feel ashamed of it.

I used to be really insecure about my body type as well. My friend once said I have an asian face but the body of a spanish/black girl. Always teased about my big boobs and butt. But theres nothing wrong with being curvy.

I used to be insecure about my smile - it made my chubby cheeks really puffy lol. But there nothing wrong with that - God gave me my smile. Smiles symbolize happiness in any language so why should I destroy or hide mine? 

I used to be insecure about my height (5 1/2'). Im a short girl. Till this day I'll hear constant jokes about my height (or lack there of lol). But theres nothing wrong with being short.

I used to be insecure about how my Thyroid was affecting my body and emotions - feeling different from everyone - like lifes unfair. But I realized the only person holding me down was myself. 

The more you can love and accept yourself - the happier you will be with yourself. Its a process but i've grown to love myself. Sure, from time to time I feel insecure about things, but i'd never be ashamed of who I am.

I feel charming
Oh so charming
It's alarming how charming I feel
And so pretty
That I hardly can believe I'm real
See the pretty girl in that mirror there?
Who can that attractive girl be?
Such a pretty face
Such a pretty dress
Such a pretty smile
Such a pretty me!

 Surround yourself with people who love you just the way you are. What makes you different makes you beautiful. Your quirks are all part of your charm ;)

I feel pretty and witty and bright

And I pity

Any girl who isn't me tonight