A long time ago…
a guy I really liked…
…called me “ugly”…
I…
until then…
until then I…
used to go on diets…
…and worry about zits just like everybody else. I even looked in the mirror every day.
But then he said
I hate ugly girls.
So why should I even bother?
I figured if I’m ugly anyway…
…then what’s the point of wasting my time?
I’d rather just forget about trying to be feminine.
And give up worrying about my looks.
I decided that if I hid my face…
then…
…I could stop comparing myself to all the beautiful girls.
And once I tried it…
it was just so much fun! ❤
It’s so much easier to be alone.
Yamatonadeshiko Shichihenge: The Wallflower Vol. 1. Tomoko Hayakawa, 2004, 59-61
Major update soon. For now… take time to ponder this.
Books y Gel 
Be happy with yourself and define who you are and what you want to look like. Don’t let anyone else decide for you. I know it’s easier said than done, but its important to keep true to yourself nonetheless.
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Yes… but I think it really takes courage to love yourself and not conform to expectations. But as you said, it’s important to be true to yourself. Thank you for this motivational comment!
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So sad and really so wonderful at the same time. It’s kind of about growing up and not letting others define who you should be. Thanks for sharing this, I hadn’t seen it before.
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Yes… I felt that way too. The excerpt was just beautifully sad. You’re welcome! I’m planning to write a book review about this, too.
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