I've come to the disturbing conclusion that your appearance is the #1 factor in every single thing that matters. Male or female. At least in this pigeon country ('murica!)

I sometimes get nostalgic about the days when I used to think that if I'd study hard and work hard then it would be justly rewarded in some way. I don't miss those days. Pretty people get promoted and get breaks. I think unless you start your own business that succeeds, and you aren't good looking, you're pretty much boned. You can pretty much forget about yourself. 'murica!