Quick to judge...

I agree! I think it is unfair that women are held to a different standard than me. We have to work harder just to get ready to go out in public to feel somewhat ok about ourselves. Never mind what we think or feel about our bodies on any given day. My hubby can get up, brush his teeth, put on a t-shirt, some shorts, shoes and socks and is ready to head out the door in less than 5 minutes. I can do the same if I am willing to feel less than good about myself for the day. And, I do just toss on a cap, something to wear and go. I did it all day yesterday. But, I was more self-conscious than usual, all day long. I think a person is more than their outward worth. Give women like Courtney a break. It is tough having to keep up with your appearance every day. Sometimes, we just want to go at a moments notice. I actually have a funny story about something that happened to me 2 Decembers ago. The hubby and I got up to get our morning lattes. I tossed on a cap, a sweater, some jeans, shoes and went. I was sick with a cold, as usual, and had gone to bed with one of those breath right strips on my nose. I took it off before I left the house but, didn't notice I still had some of the adhesive on my nose. So, the hubby and I got out lattes and were talking about the fact that he wanted me to get a Honda Pilot. He had wanted me to get one since I got my CRV (Honda) about 4 years previously. So, I finally called his bluff. I told him that he kept hounding me about it but, the moment I gave in, he would backtrack. He said, "Try me". So, right then, we headed out to a Honda dealership and test drove a Pilot. I still thought that it might be in the horizon but, not that day. At that point, they were doing their "Happy Honda Days" promotion and were really working to get their end of year quotas so, we talked numbers. We decided on a number. But, the entire time, the guy kept telling me that he was going to have to run a credit check on me. He kept threatening me with it. He really didn't believe that it would come back clean. Over and over again he threatened me with it. I have tremendous credit because I am never late with anything. I can't help think that if it wasn't for my appearance that day, the baggy sweater, baseball cap, jeans and sneakers...and the lovely breath right strip adhesive stuck on my nose (which I still didn't know about) he would only have said he had to check my credit once. I was not cute. And, I look young for my age, especially when I don't have any makeup on and am dressed like a teenager. LOL! So, because of my own experiences based on my appearance, I can't judge another person for what they look like on an off day!

Good story! That kind of prejudice is awful. Some people does not look like a million bucks (acording to popular opinion) no matter how hard they work at it, and have to face bad behaviour from people all the time. naturally other peoples looks is what we fist have to go on when we meet someone new. But we should be more open to the possibility that our first impressions based on looks are not always right. Maybe they are not right most of the time?

I agree! They are just people. They just happen to make a lot more money than some of us and have a higher profile job. I like seeing them in all their flawed glory. Makes me feel less separated from them.

I am definitely no natural beauty! Ugh, I just don't always care enough. Wow I am sorry to hear this, unfortunately we all get picked on for different reasons. I could go on and on about things from my past that have happened where people have judged me but its been happening more than usual lately. Its so unfair!!!

Oh! So a natural beauty! I'm jealous! That is what I would say behind your back! Check this out...when my hubby and I first moved to our subdivision we were one of the first couples in our cul'd'sac and, when our street was complete, we had a cul'd'sac party with about half of our street (more and we couldn't have fit everyone because it would have been about 200 or more people). So, it was rowdy, adult, inebriated and fun. Everyone had a blast and no one got up much before noon the next day. Well, rewind to the party a little. It trickled down and ended up ending around 4 am. The remaining people at that time were me, my next door neighbors and some neighbors about 5 houses down from mine. So, my neighbor 5 houses down wanted me to see their back patio. They had just had it remodeled and were really proud and, since we were all still winding down, I went over and checked it out. Another hour and a half went by while we chatted. I went back to my house but, the neighborhood busy body from across the street found out what time we finally went to bed. Here's the thing. She doesn't like me for some reason. So, despite the fact that I was one of 3 people who went to bed that late, she seems to have forgotten that I wasn't the only one and, every time she talks about me, she calls me 5:30. And, it has gotten back to me that she has dubbed me that as there are people I will meet that didn't live here back then and couldn't know it unless she said something about it. Also, she had only gone to bed around 3:30 so, where does she get off. So, now my "5:30" reputation preceeds me. I didn't do anything wrong. That was 7 years ago when I was 28 and could still pull an all nighter like that. So, I get where you are coming from about people judging you about your past. I honestly didn't hurt anyone and I wasn't the only one up that late. But, because she has a bee in her bonnet about me, while she likes the other two people, I was the only one up that late! Oh...and when I said no one got up before noon that day, I know that because I was up at 9 that morning and heard and saw when everyone else got up to get their tables, grills and whatever else from the street that they left their overnight as they were too drunk and tired from going to bed late. I didn't leave any of my stuff in the street overnight...and yet, I am still the bad apple. WTF?

Thank you! I am sorry to hear that things haven't been great for you lately!

I know what you mean about feeling better knowing she feels insecure too especially with how beautiful she is. I agree it is horrible how the press really pushes at them and how so many people are ready to jump on them for any flaws.

Halle is beautiful! That frustrates me to know she can't leave her house without makeup on but, it sort of comforts me to know that she, as beautiful as she is, feels insecure too. I just don't like that the public reinforces that insecurity.

I agree! I too like to see the human, flawed side of people who are otherwise so put together!

Yep thats exactly how I feel. AND I am sure you are being way too hard on yourself. You know you look just like Angelina. :)

That is how I feel to. I feel bad for them for being criticized for having a natural day, but they did choose this life. That is actually how I feel about them complaining about the paparazzos following them everywhere they go. While I feel sorry for them if they snap a pic of them without makeup on and then make fun of them afterwards, I can't feel sorry for them while they are being followed by the paps every day because they chose the public eye as their career. That is their fault. But, they didn't ask to be insulted about how they look without makeup on. That is just mean and you have to ask everyone else...how gorgeous are you when you first wake up in the am? I have crust in my eyes. A pillow crease on the side of my face. My hair is everywhere. I have blotchy skin and almost no eyebrows. So, even some of the ugliest pictures of celebrities without make up trump me in beauty!

LOL! How did you guess! And, Angelina is on my hubby's top 5 or 10 list! LOL!

LOL! They don't owe me anything! I applaud them for showing me that, while they might have it all, they are still human and flawed underneath the glitz and glam!

I can't stand the way that Miley Cyrus looks when she is all made up. I was allowed a little bit of blush and some eye shadow when I was her age. Miley just have the whole kit n kaboodle as far as makeup goes. I wish someone would tell her that she should hold onto her youthful glow and beauty for longer instead of ruining her skin before age does it for her.

I agree, sunshinelady! It isn't fair that they can't just go out and enjoy themselves without having to work hard on their appearance, to just go down the street to the grocery store for some milk. They are human, on their beautiful days, and on their ugly days.

I do wear makeup most days. But, you will see me out and about on a Saturday or Sunday, or both, looking really rough because I just don't feel like putting the time in when all I am likely to be doing is running small errands. And, I also like to see the more real side of a normally well put together, beautiful celebrity.

I agree! I tend to sort of judge them on their conduct, choices and irresponsible acts. I know I shouldn't but, when someone wanders around without her panties on and flashes the public repeatedly, that is something I can't prevent myself from judging. Perhaps if that person only did it once, that might just be a fluke. Get over it and move on. But, when she doesn't learn her lesson the first time and makes that mistake repeatedly, yup...you are asking to be judged! But, I can't pick on a celebrity for not looking his or her best every time they step out of their home because, I don't look great every time I step out of my home...so, who am I to judge then?

I don't get why it makes women feel better to criticize someone for having a day where they don't look their best. I have sympathy for a celeb caught looking rough. But, as the saying goes, we attack others for things we don't like about ourselves...or something like that!

lol!