As I was recently browsing through the quote section of Pinterest, I came across a peculiar quote that seemed to be repinned many many times.
It’s easy for you, you’re pretty.”
Upon reading this, I was genuinely angry and horrified that people could be so ignorant and actually believe this to be true. No one wants to be the prettiest girl in the room. No one wants to be prematurely judged under the notion that simply because they are good looking, that everything comes easy to them. That could not be farther from the truth. With good looks, comes a lot of jealousy and a hell of a lot of judging.
I remember my mother would tell me time and time again to smile and always be more approachable because unfortunately, some people take one glance at you and think everything is handed to you on a silver platter. As someone who has dabbled in modeling, I can say I have had many unwarranted comments and prejudgments thrown my way, some even from coworkers! I can’t even begin to tell you how many times I’ve heard “you always get what you want” or “you eat with a golden spoon”. It’s just as hard, if not harder for “pretty” girls. They have to try much harder to prove to the people around them that they are genuine, that they are smart, that they are capable, and most importantly that they can offer more than just a pretty face. There is absolutely no such thing as a hand out in life, especially on the weak foundation of being pretty.
Being pretty, in all honesty is a state of mind. Being pretty stems from being confident, not arrogant. “Always getting what I want” stems from the hours of hard work I’ve put in. I have a difficult time wrapping my head around the fact that people STILL carry such an insensitive mindset. Looks fade with time. There will always be someone prettier, smarter, skinnier, have whiter teeth, longer hair, better at sports, etc. BUT there will be no one quite like you. Nothing comes easy in life, but with an open mind and heart, life can be pretty damn easy.