We all need a good kick in the butt sometimes, and I got several at #TEDxSouthBank. Let me tell you about just one. Before you read on, I must tell you, this is not about you or how I perceive you. Im not judging you or your appearance. Its purely about me and how I perceive myself, how I have judged my level of attractiveness. If you feel that reading about my insecurities will highlight your own, please dont read on. *deep breath* Sometimes I hate the way I look, mostly in photos taken by other people. I have spent a lot of time this year thinking about cosmetic procedures. Maybe if my lips were plumper, I would look more beautiful in more photos. Perhaps liposuction around my belly would give me a better overall shape, no matter the angle Im being photographed from. Injecting, tattooing or slicing could reduce the fine lines around my eyes, making me look younger than I am, particularly when Im smiling. Ive felt devastated when people have guessed my age correctly, let alone accidentally adding just a few months. And then I heard Jane Caro speak about how wonderful it is to get old. Robert Hoge urged us to own our faces. Ive been a fool, and I will work on it. Im lucky enough to have survived almost 32 years and 2 months of life. Ive had a diverse range of experiences, both good and bad. I will not put my health at risk to hide that.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 04:51:17 +0000
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