Transformations

I like the Diva on a Dime programme that is so frequently screened on Singaporean buses. After a haircut, makeup and the purchase of some cut-price clothing, the subject of the show somehow makes a rather nice and stunning transformation. I like this show for how it entertains me and also for the slight campness of the cute host.

However, I'm not entirely certain whether I would like such a transformation for myself.

A friend who challenges me in ways that makes me quite stressed (but stressed in a good way :)) has quite strongly suggested that I should consider amongst other things contacts, and more and better groomed hair. Now, the longer and better groomed hair thing is hardly a new suggestion, as my classmates from school will probably attest to. I have had this 'hairstyle' since the age of 13 and people keep telling me: GROW MORE HAIR!

Such a transformation, according to this good friend, has to be managed. Not too obvious. One has to appear to look a bit of effort into one's appearance. Even if one really doesn't put in any effort at all. Or if one actually puts in a tremendous amount of effort.

I do agree that it's good to show that one cares about one's appearance. For starters, it tends to suggest a sense of pride in oneself, and a certain level of good self-esteem. It can show that one is happy with oneself, and therefore desirable company for others.

I guess I was little hurt by probably harmless little things I shouldn't have read between the lines.

That I warranted such a strong suggestion for a makeover could mean that this friend felt that I put in NO effort into my appearance. Given my track record for misreading things between the lines, I guess this was never intended by my pal.

If I am more short-tempered, I could possibly be slightly more than irritated by the subsequent questioning of identity and sexuality. But hey, it's not the first time someone has done that in jest, and a deep breath is sufficient to sooth away any slight pain.

I am thankful though that this friend cared to make this suggestion. Thanks very much, and please do keep challenging me. I appreciate it. :)

hmm. The contacts and the hair? I will keep thinking about it.

But I will definitely need some hand-holding to carry them out.

And shoving foreign objects into my eye ... ARGH :p