"Beware of the Plastics"

No Copyright Infringement Intended.  Image from fanpop.com

Sorry I didn't write to you guys last week, I was soaking up the sun last weekend in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I know, I'm so lucky-not!  Besides the fact that the weather was not at its best beach weather, or maybe it was- it was cold, rainy, and April. Considering the weather was terrible all weekend, when Monday [the first day of "beach weather"] came and everyone rushed to the beach-it shouldn't have came to any surprise.

As I was laying out to soak up the sunlight I knew that I was going to see women walking around in almost nothing and men flaunting their "cut" bodies, but I was still perturbed.  I know I may sound bitter or jealous, but that's only because I am. Last I checked we were at a beach not a brothel, for goodness sakes.

As I have mentioned before, I have been going through some tribulations over losing weight. Going to the beach wasn't as relaxing as I had hoped. Sure my feelings were caused by my own insecurities and jealousy, but at the same time why do they [those that "look good"] feel the need to parade around?

I've noticed that when I see someone toned and slim, but know that they were once bigger and thus had to work hard to look as great as they do-then I don't feel jealous, but rather inspired. Maybe it is all my internal troubles that cause me to envy others, but for now we can just blame it on the "pretty ones."

P.S. Here is a link to nytimes' blog, where they ask for the opinions of thirteen year old+ students whether or not attractive people have advantages. The comments here offer good insight into what and how our youth feel about physical looks-very relevant to today's society.

Here is a link to huffington posts blog post about Perez Hilton's 'Transformation.'