Lealyn C.

Cuesta CAE

GE 1
Permit No. 1950235

BE TRUE! BE YOU!

In this society we are currently living in, judgments about what and who you
are as a person is rampant. Whatever you do, may it bad or good, useful or not, we
are being judge. And in that judgment, their opinion will matter to us. To fit in their
standards and to please them, hoping that they will accept and appreciate those
changes we do to ourselves that we lose our true identity and worth as an individual.

The 200 Pounds Beauty has given me a lot of realizations. When I was in my
first year high school, every time my father escorted me in going to school because
our house is far from school, I usually stopped by in the store near our school and
not in the gate because I don't want to be seen by my classmates with my father
because I don't want them to judge my father about how he dressed up and his
physical appearance. Without knowing the result of my action, I hurt my father that
time. After realizing what I did, I didn't do it again in my second year high school up
until now. I now value him because he deserved it and I know his capabilities and
attitude because I am his daughter. Instead of being ashamed and afraid of the
things that other people will say, I must be proud of my father because he raises me
well and provided me anything I needed.

Another one is accepting who I really am as a person. Back when I was a

Senior High School student, I was bullied by my classmates for being fat although for
me my weight is still normal. They call me names like "I am a pig", "I have two
bodies" and a lot more but I ignore it because it is not true. I let them bully me but
won't let this things affect me because I know and accept who and what I am. Their
statements are mere opinion and I won't let that mere opinion affect and ruin my
identity as a person just to fit in their demand to change and become fit.

In that movie also, I've seen how love changes a person. She let herself do
surgical operation in order to be notice by the man she loves. We are all capable of
loving a person but changing ourselves just to be accepted and be loved by them is
not love but an illusion. I believe that if you love a person, it doesn't need reasons
why you love them. We just love and accept their imperfections. And also, for us to
give love to other people, we must know how to love ourselves first.

Lastly, we don't need to be shy to show our talent and capabilities as a

person. It is a blessing from God and we must be proud of it. Don't let their opinions
hinder your growth as an individual and become successful. When I took this course
of mine, a lot of people were questioning me if I can survive and graduate because it
is a tough one. They belittled me, scare me but I stand firm. They don't know my
skills, how I work hard just to pass every exam and I will prove to them that I can do
better and become successful someday. And remember, physical beauty won’t last
but our attitude and how we handle our struggles in everyday life will. It makes us
stronger and become the better version of our selves. So we must accept who and
what we are as a person and be proud.