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"I don't see myself as beautiful, because I can see a lot of flaws. People have really odd opinions. They tell me I'm skinny, as if that's supposed to make me happy." -- Angelina Jolie

Society as a whole really promotes skewed views on body image. Why is "skinny" so in? I have probably spent too much time pondering this, yet am still at a loss. I personally do not find that being skinny has enhanced my life in anyway. Yet, people tend to gawk over the trait. It honestly makes me rather uncomfortable when people somehow think they are complementing, my small figure- like it is a valuable prize that I should hold near and dear to my heart. Don't get me wrong, every girl loves and welcomes a compliment. But, when a woman I do not even know says, in a slight tone of disghust "Oh My God, she is so skinny. Look at her!" Hello People? That is not a compliment! ...

Please do not point out my daily struggle. I look twelve! Take your womanly figure and go happily about your day! I have always struggled with not being able to gain weight. Yes, I realize this might sound like a minimal or ideal problem, especially if your personal struggle is trying to lose unwanted weight, but we all have our own private struggles. This just happens to be mine. I would never think of saying to anyone, "My God those spider veins on your legs are quite a nice shade of blue!" I guess I feel like people have total lack of respect or disregard if your personal issue or daily struggle is not the NORM because you might be trying to rid what others strive for? I do not want to look sickly, why would anyone WANT that?! I do not think that malnutrition is stylish.

No, I have never had an eating disorder- because that goes against my total goal: looking healthy. I try to appreciate my body- because really, it is what I have to work with- but the whole "skinny" thing is not something I am impressed with. Why is our culture so overcome by it?

Okay- this "skinny" chica is done ranting… I think I will go eat something now