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Fiercely Real Teen Model Search

Published January 28, 2010 by Ashley Pariseau

Last cycle on America’s Next Top Model, Tyra Banks wanted to expand on the definition of what it means to be a beautiful fashion model by inviting petite women 5’7 and under. Being a petite myself, I was all for this idea. But now Tyra has moved on to a new project by launching a plus sized model competition called Tyra’s Fiercely Real Teen Model Search. The winner receives a major modeling contract. Eligibility requires girls ages 13 to 19, between sizes 12-20, from 5’9 to 6’1 in height.

This event could be partly in response to the increase in public demand for more plus sized women to be featured in mainstream media. It has already generated both positive a negative responses by news article commenters. The positive being that this is a step up in ridding the super skinny standard and will help bigger women feel more confident with their bodies. The negative asking why the limit stops at size 20 and 5’9 tall. It has also been questioned why they want only teen girls and why she didn’t just do a plus sized cycle on Top Model.

What do you think about this competition?

Dream

Published January 21, 2010 by Ashley Pariseau

I sit alone and dream
About what life used to be,
before it became so complicated
and my heart wasn’t torn in two.

I sit alone and wonder
what the future holds for me.
If it will be filled with pain,
Lost hope and misery.

I sit alone with my broken heart
in hope that I can find.
Someone who understands my pain
someone to calm my mind.

But I have all but given up hope.
For I must fight alone,
This battle I must conquer
With all the strength of a person

Who can stand tall and proud.
A person who can fight a battle.
When their heart is torn in two.
A person who has belief in everything they do.

This battle is mine, and mine alone.
And however long it takes me.
I am determined to conquer it
With a spring in my step, and a fire in my broken heart.

Wait For the Guy Who

Published January 14, 2010 by Ashley Pariseau

Wait for the guy who:

Calls you just to tell you he misses you…

When you get annoyed with him, cares enough to call or message and try and fix it…

When he hugs you, holds you closer than he would with everyone else…

Kisses you on the forehead…

Will walk you home, even if it means he has to walk twice as far…

Makes promises and actually keeps them…

Will tell you all his fears, and let you help him conquer them…

Would rather spend time hugging you then flirting with other girls…

Can be your best friend first, and boyfriend second…

Will explain to his friends how much he loves you without embarrassment…

Will go see a chick flick with you and not complain…

You can call whenever and he always says he’s never too busy for you…

Will run to your house in the rain to make sure your okay…

Will buy you something small and personal and doesn’t have to try to impress you with money…

Will be impressed when you scoff a Big Mac on your first date…

Can drive you insane, but with one apology you get over it…

Will have a photo of you in his wallet and show it off proudly…

Won’t hear a bad word about you, even from his friends…

Keeps a box of things you gave him…

Remembers small details you said to him…

Knows what annoys you and tries really hard to stop…

Knows your favorite chocolate and flowers and buys them for you every time you have a fight…

Whispers in your ear…

Will come and cry on your shoulder…

Only make you cry of happiness…

Makes an effort with your family, although they drive you crazy…

Knows your mobile number off by heart…

Calls you sweet pet names, even in front of his friends…

Looks at other girls but always points out how your better…

Doesn’t get jealous because he trusts you…

Doesn’t play with your head, just tells you straight out how he feels, and its always the right thing to say…

Can be himself around you, and is confident that you’ll love him just the same…

Comes to you on ‘Ugly Days’ because he knows you will think hes gorgeous…

Tells you every morning how perfect you are…

Comes to watch you dance, and invites you to come see him play sport…

Acts like hes at home when he’s at your place…

Makes you feel at home at his place…

Gets upset when your upset, especially if another guy hurt you…

Is protective but always trustworthy…

Says ‘I love you’ and means it.

BeautifulPeople.com

Published January 5, 2010 by Ashley Pariseau

I recently stumbled upon an article about a certain website: BeautifulPeople.com. It’s a dating website based primarily on looks and appearance. The websites main page states:

* Do looks matter to you, when it comes to selecting a partner?
* Do you want to guarantee your dates will always be beautiful?
* No more filtering through unattractive people on mainstream sites
* Meet beautiful people locally and from around the world – now
* Attend exclusive events and private parties

This website caters to the people in this world that care about physical appearance and aren’t ashamed to admit it. But what I did find truly odd was that after the holidays, 5,000 members were kicked off the site.

Why you ask?

According to BeautifulPeople.com, ”vigilant members” called for drastic action after users posted photos of themselves celebrating Christmas and the New Year – revealing they had ”let themselves go”. Robert Hintze, the founder, was quoted as saying:

”Letting fatties roam the site is a direct threat to our business model and the very concept for which BeautifulPeople.com was founded.”
Yes, so-called “fatties” and “ugly people” were kicked off the site for gaining a few extra pounds during the holiday season. Wow.

While BeautifulPeople.com are saying they are simply maintaining the high standard of beauty on their site, I think they is something fundamentally wrong with this.

What do you think of this dating website based on looks alone?

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