Gotta love this POST by Xiaxue. I totally agree with her conceptions on "self-maintenance".

It's not always easy being good-looking. Believe or not, I was born ugly. Ask my classmates, I was a hippo! My waist line was 34 inches! I must admit, I used to hate pretty people back then. I envy their beauty, their small waist line, their sleek silky long hair and guys always seem to look their way more than yours.

Then I thought to myself, maybe it's time to grow up. Time for me to build some confidence. I lost it when I let myself go. I started losing weight (the healthy way!), went to the gym and aerobics, eat healthy, play more sports and keeping busy. Not that hard right?! In other way, you can keep yourself healthy and look young forever! (metaphor lah!) I gained my confidence and walk with my head up high and most of all, I find it easier to pick up a conversation with a perfect stranger.

I'm not saying you have to be absolutely gorgeous just to get guys and be successful in life. The point is.... it's not that hard to beautify yourself and maintain your look. You just have to be NOT LAZY!