la petite moi

I have a lot of self-image problems because of overwhelming pressures from the media and my family life growing up. So, I'll answer these questions.

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How do you see yourself in the mirror when you look into it? I see myself as short and dumpy. My gut pooches just a little too much, I hate my stretchmarks, my acne scars will never fade, and my thighs and butt are too gross.

Why do you think the bar is set so incredibly high for women? Because it always has been. Women have always been seen as sexual property to men for as long as we've been around. We've made advances, but as you all know, the standards are still set high.

And can women really live up to this? Some women are naturally "media-style" beautiful, so they can live up to this standard.

Is anyone here actually living up to this image of the in control and perfectly styled professional women? Not I. I refuse to wear makeup, which most are amazed at. I think it's disgusting, and I'm not going to disguise myself by wearing a clown's attire (AKA makeup).

How many of you are generally happy with the way you are present yourself phsyically, professionally? I present myself very positively in the eyes of other workers and my customers. Physically, I probably need a little work. However, I'm lucky because my outfit at work is pretty much the same for every person (black/white shirt with black/brown pants).
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Anyway, what I've learned in my short time here on Earth is don't let others define your happiness. You should always strive to be healthy and beautiful in your own way- and if this means a little more weight than the stick-thin beauty queens you see on TV, then DO IT. And don't let ANYONE bring you down.