Skin deep

You can do all the plastic surgeries you can afford to have on your face, take all the diet pills and buy all the anti-aging creams in the market but you’d only be able to ward off the sign of aging for some time. One moment you’re the crème of the crop, the fairest of them all and the next thing you know, you’ve become Ms.Wrinkle doodle.

So if for beauty is all you think you’re valued for, better stock up on other things like knowledge and a good heart, and show them off. And if you measure people based solely on their outward appearance then brace yourself because in a few years, you’d be one of those on the other end of the stick.

Most of all don’t fall for somebody just because of his/her looks nor bank on it to attract someone you like. Believe me; nothing can change more drastically or dramatically than one's physical appearance.  In a few years, you won’t look like you do now nor would he/she and someone younger, hunkier, prettier will always come along to dethrone you.

I’m not a fan of Bob Ong (though I’ve heard of him and have seen his sayings posted on Facebook many times) but he sure makes sense with this one:

“Huwag magmadali sa babae o lalaki. Tatlo, lima, sampung taon, mag-iiba ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong hindi pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang maganda o gwapoo. Totoong mas mahalaga ang kalooban ng tao higit sa anuman. Sa paglipas ng panahon, maging ang mga crush ng bayan nagmumukha ding pandesal, maniwala ka.” – Bob Ong

(In English) “Don’t rush to be in a relationship. In three, five, ten years, your standard will change and you’ll realize that it’s a mistake to choose a partner just because of his/her looks. It’s true that it’s still what’s inside that’s more valuable. As the years pass, even the crush of the nation will look like a bread of salt (pandesal). Believe me.” – Bob Ong.

Further Readings:

A Beautiful Woman

Beyond Accessories