Since I was a kid, I always had insecurities bubbling inside me, like a poison that settled in my brain. Maybe it was because I was bullied as a child, or because of the comments from older people about my body. Growing up, we were close with the older gen, who somehow felt they had the right to point out how “ugly” we were or how imperfect we looked. It became so normalized that they did it all the time.
Did you know that clothing waste has become so massive that it’s causing a global environmental crisis? Fast fashion is a huge contributor, and it's nearly impossible to stop them from producing more. Although I don’t fully support fast fashion, I want to share a story that might offer some insight into why some people still buy branded clothes or go for preloved and thrifted items from a popular fashion brand.
Ever heard of Penhaligon’s? It’s a British perfume house that has been crafting exquisite fragrances since 1870. The brand, which has received a Royal Warrant from The Duke of Edinburgh, boasts a rich heritage that is truly impressive.
Since I started teaching at a high school, I often get questions about skincare. Unlike today, when I was in middle school, I could only access skincare information through TV ads or magazines. At that time, I asked my mom if I could subscribe to Kawanku and Gadis magazines. Initially, I saved up to buy the magazines, but eventually, because I loved reading them so much, my mom kindly subscribed to them for me, all for the sake of her first daughter's growth, haha.
I was only 11 years old, still naive, but my skin was flawless until I began ruining it myself, and it could never go back to the way it was.
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