You ARE Beautiful.

Asians are very narrow-minded. One of my favorite YouTube bloggers, Jackie Chu, mentioned that in Asia, their products are very uniform. Makeup shades consist of "pale & very pale" & clothing sizes are "one size fits all". I'm Asian (obviously) and proud of it. What I don't understand is why the general Asian society is so convinced that to be the definition of beautiful, you need to be: pale, stick-thin, with big eyes.

What inspired me to write this, was a CBS Philly news segment that came on as I was surfing through the channels on TV. Basically, they were talking about Cosmetic Blepharoplasty, the surgery that has become widely popular in China and other areas in Asia. What is it? Also known as double eyelid surgery, it's when the doctor removes excess skin, fat and muscle with the help of a laser. Then, the doctor adds stitches to create a more defined crease. Now, it's a $16 billion business in China and each surgery ranges from $1,000 - $5,000.

They showed a clip of an eighteen year old girl in China who was given this procedure as a birthday gift from her parents, as well as her nose remolded and her lips reshaped. "I used to look so ordinary. Nobody every noticed me but now I am beautiful and people will pay attention," she said.
Those who wish to undergo surgery proclaim tell their doctors that they want to look less "Chinese" and more "westernized". They say that it is their rite of passage. Teenagers who seek this, claim that they want to be noticed and want to be less dull.

On the other hand, a 27 year old woman from China is embarrassed to show her face because of the many failed cosmetic surgeries she has received. "I've lost everything. My years and my career. No man wants to be with me and I'm alone. Sometimes, I look so frightening that I don't even want to leave my home."

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My Opinion:

Trust me, being Asian, I know that it can be a struggle in the United States. We have to deal with discrimination and judgment, labels and stereotypes. It can be difficult trying to fit in. But isn't diversity something that makes us who we are? Something that sets us apart from our peers? Living in America, Asians, and other ethnicities, sometimes feel the weight of injustice and inequity...but we shouldn't let it bother us. Haters will hate, but it's your job to turn it into motivation.

Beauty is diverse. Beauty is unique. If everyone on earth looked like a carbon copy of each other, how would we be able to determine what is beautiful and what isn't?

Confidence is the most attractive trait to have.
You ARE Beautiful.
All you have to do is believe in yourself. Be happy for who you are.
It's simply unhealthy to stand in front of the mirror and pick out every single thing you think is a flaw. Instead, count the things you LIKE about yourself. Embrace your beauty inside and out.

Being Asian is something you should take pride in. Whether or not you have double lids or monolids, pale or tan skin, short or tall. If you think you're beautiful, then that's all that matters. Do not let anyone tell you regardless.

With love and support to everyone,
Keri

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22 comments :

  1. I somewhat agree.

    I don't like plastic surgery for myself, and I don't like when people get it for enhancing their faces or bodies.

    But, sometimes people do it for their job. Or, maybe something happened as a child and they have a huge scar on their face and they want to get it changed.

    Although, I agree it's not good and that people should love what they look like. I'm not 100% against plastique surgery. but, i am 100% against myself getting it.

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  2. @HyeRim Hey girl. See, I didn't mention anything about plastic surgery on other areas. I was concentrating specifically on Asians who are only getting surgery to change their facial features. Now, if it's to hide scars etc.,I totally agree witchu or if it's Hedi Montag's instance then NO. LOL But above is pertaining to Asian eye surgery and whatnot. Thanks for reading :]

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  3. @saranghaeyo Oooo Hmmm.. Asian Eye Lid... I know lots of people have done it, but I kinda like monolids... lol Hedi Montag... lol

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  4. great post. i actually feel like it's the opposite now with asians trying to look more "american" or "white".

    i see tons of caucasians and other ethnicities exploring their deep interest in the asian beauty community. i do have a double eyelid, yet i wish i had monolids because i find it so beautiful... is that weird? lol. but i feel like the asian community has become bigger and it's almost as if we're taking over LOL and i feel like americans or "white" people have a new found respect and interest for the asian culture whether its beauty, food... etc.

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  5. @Hyerime hahahaha :]

    @Jenny Oooh, I totally agree with what you say :] See, and Asians who are struggling with satisfaction of their appearance should realize that Americans think that THEY are beautiful too :] We are kinda taking over HAHA. Take YouTube for an example! So much great talent ^^

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  6. hahaha yeah i see soooo many white people at asian restaurants now and a lot of girls into the whole "circle lens" and getting really interested and inspired by the asian beauty community... no matter what, you can't win in the beauty world until you appreciate with what god gave you, as cliche as that sounds hahaha
    BUT I WANT TO BE KOREAN >_< LOL

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  7. @Jenny Soooso true :] I'm quite proud when you put it in that perspective! Wooo! LOL! What ethnicity are you? Because either way, god you're so freakin gorgeous!

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  8. Wow you are very well spoken! I'm not Asian, but I believe that every race comes with stereotypes or standards. Great great great blog!

    diaryofashortgirl.blogspot.com

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  9. oh i just love this post... im asian too, Hmong to be exact, and today another Hmong girl in my accounting class was so surprised to learn that i was the same ethnicity as her. she said i was too dark to look Hmong! i mean my eyes are bigger, i have eyelids, and lips are fuller.. but i dont think im dark at all. i laughed it off. i didnt get offended maybe because ive gotten used to it, it happens A LOT (the "too dark" comment). i just thought it was really pitiful. and maybe she did not have any cruel intentions, but people who think those things or even say it out loud have issues. so I love this post! people in china or people who are considering these procedures (NON LIFE THREATENING OR NON MEDICALLY NECESSARY PROCEDURES) need to calm down. when our time comes to leave this earth, people are not going to talk about how much money we had or how big our eyes were or how "westernized" we look.. they will talk about our character and who we were. i wish everyone would wake up and smell the roses and realize that there is more to life than a small nose or double eyelids. take care <3

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  10. @Diaryofashortgirl Thank you so so much <3

    @Jaime Amen to that! I'm just glad you didn't take that comment to heart :) You're so gorgeous! Ima new follower now :] I'm so happy that you agree with me as well! Some girls need to work on finding themselves and improving who they are not what they look like, y'know! Thanks so much for reading <33

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  11. I LOVE this post!!! So true!!!!

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  12. Great post. It really is important to love oneself and embrace both your beauty and flaws. I do understand the need to have large eyes, lighter skin, and high nose but that's not what really defines a person.

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  13. I agree confidence is beautiful. Its very sad that plastic surgery has become so popular in Asia. I also watched a story about how girls in China say its easier to get a job after they get plastic surgery. I understand that the outside is what ppl see first, but when were all old and wrinkley on the outside... its whats inside that counts. We all don't wanna be Angelababy look-a-likes.

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  14. @Michelle Thanks for reading :]

    @Kristie Exactly. It's truly about who you are as a person. :]

    @Sormui Everyone, every single person, is guilty of judging a book by its' cover, and it's sad :/ But yes, we just need to look at what's inside :] and LOL Angelababy :] Thanks for following & reading.

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  15. What a GREAT post!~
    reading this really gave me self confidence!(:
    Thank you so much!<3

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  16. @Yumeko Awww thank you <33 That makes me so happy to hear!

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  17. this was a really good post! i love your blog :) you saw the news segment on CBS philly? are you from philly? that's where i am noww. so cold >_<

    looking forward to more posts! :)

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  18. @Lisa Aww thanks <3 I followed back! I live in the suburbs around Philly. It's about 1.5 hours away :] & omg, it's freezing outside!

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  19. I've dealt with so much bullying as a child, especially with the way I look. I grew up in LA, and even with the huge Asian population, sometimes Asians join in to tease others Asians. It's really sad. But you have such a positive attitude :) It's refreshing!

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  20. I LOVE this post!!! So true!!!!

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  21. Wow you are very well spoken! I'm not Asian, but I believe that every race comes with stereotypes or standards. Great great great blog!

    diaryofashortgirl.blogspot.com

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  22. @saranghaeyo Oooo Hmmm.. Asian Eye Lid... I know lots of people have done it, but I kinda like monolids... lol Hedi Montag... lol

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