Women To Women

Can you imagine this world passing by without the existence of us women?

Seriously.

I kinda had this thought popping up on me whenever I am in gatherings. The presence of women added life to the occasion, or in this case, any occasion. Like for example today, when the father-in-law of my 2nd sister paid us a visit at home, and we sat down for dinner. The men were just passing superficial comments when they talk, but us women, we talk about anything.

Ok, ok. Granted we are mothers and daughters and sisters all rolled into one, we may have alot of things to talk about. And yes, because we are women, our topics can vary from our hair to our toenails, and we never run of things to talk about.

But let's not digress. I am talking about the fact that women bringing life to any setting. Women bring in the colours, the laughter, and sometimes, even eye candy to look at. Even for myself, I'd do a second take when I see a group of ladies enjoying themselves at a cafe or restaurant (yes, I do agree, that is in addition that they "groomed" themslves in a manner that is pleasing to the eye)

So what am I trying to say here? Erm... I don't know. Maybe "Women brings life to any party"?!

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So since I am on the topic of women who are pleasant to look at...

I used to be one of those "惨不忍睹" kinda tomboy. Because of my awkward body figure while growing up, I had somehow convinced myself to wear baggy pants and moccasins as big as boats. Yep, moccasins. Yeah, I was one of those girls who couldn't be bothered with make-up and dressing up. One of those who believe that "if I have it, then I have it, if I don't have it, why bother to cover up?" I was never the kind who believe that I would be able to get the attention of anyone.

So, I've wasted probably 10 over years of my maturing time not discovering who I am. Not realising that I am a girl, and that it's really a privilege to be one, to be able to doll myself up. During those years, many, many people I've met kept telling me, "Joyce, you are so tall, you should go be a model or an air-stewardess!" However, the idea never sunk in, because even though height-wise, I am more than qualified to be in these lines, I lack hugely on the looks department. Yes, yes, I know, some models looked worse, but they are still models.

(Anyway, till this day, I still think that I am not that kind of material.)

The recent years of "self-discovery" (aesthetically speaking) actually did wonders to me. You've read about the make-up and stuffs. Besides looking good, I really felt better. You know, sometimes the reality shows on tv have the host or the stylist feedback that the "subject" gained more confidence after the transformation?

It's true.

When one's outer appearance improved, one feels more confident to face the world. Because, like it or not, we know we would have a better face forward, and with better appearances, it's easier to get things done. Somehow, things just moved on smoothly when we look better. (I am speaking from my personal experience as a women transformed.)

And now, with my latest spa perm (erm.. guys, it's a kind of hair perming, think big wavy curls), I am not being oversensitive or what, but... I do sense that more heads are turned when I walked on by.

So...

I am not proposing that you drop what you are doing now and pay your hairstylist a visit immediately. I am just saying that if you can, spend a little bit of time to prep yourself up. It's a little treat for yourself, not for the lookers.

You will look good and feel good.