I created an autobiographical blog about how my self image was influenced by the media, events and the people in my life. I didn't realized how much my opinion on what is defined as a beautiful girl with a gorgeous body and how badly I wanted to be classified as such by society, was formulated and manufactured by media conglomerates.
At each developmental stage I will reveal parts about myself that have never been shared with the public. Being an introvert and private person it, I will try to reprogram my way of thinking, of not just knowing better but truly believing in the importance of accepting myself as I am- a curly haired, heavy girl with a great sense of humor and lots hidden talent. I will start from when I was a little girl on through my teenage years and to present time, as a woman in my thirties.
Growing up in the cusp of a period when all these different views of women were so pervasive and ever changing, I will discuss how my family’s traditional perspectives, from generation to generation, have changed through time. From my grandmother to my mother, their views of what’s proper and how a women should act to the juxtaposition of what my undying addiction, television, conditioned me to think about women in general.
I will also discuss my feelings of discrimination when being overlooked and all the missed opportunities that could have been granted to me had I looked different; finding a mate, friendships, and betrayal from trusted loved ones.
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