"I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." - Marilyn Monroe
Nobody said it better than Hannah. And we all have that one day of the year to celebrate us, imperfections and all. But wouldn't it be nice to appreciate yourself every day? Very few of us do.
It's like this - we all have "that girl" in our life. The one that you almost hate because she is so nice and pretty and smart and confident. She dresses cute, has a million friends, and every guy is in love with her. All in all - she's perfect. Maybe "that girl" is a friend, someone in a movie, or just a vision in your head. But she's a constant reminder of how un-perfect you are.
It's a good thing to have role models, bu trying to be somebody else or someone's version of perfect isn't healthy, and it can definitely take its toll. When you have low self-esteem, it can lead to depression, eating disorders, and lots of stress. And it certainly won't make you happy. You most definitely deserve to be happy, perfect or not.
I can't say I have all the answers, because I've tried to be "that girl" many times in my life. I think that you have to remember that being unique or different or even a little dorky can be a good thing (just like Sydney White). Perfection, as pretty as it may seem, won't make you happy. Making the decision to be okay with yourself, just as imperfect and messy and wonderful as you are? It's a good start.
