And Still I Rise

Imagine being seven years old and with the ability to sing like an angel. Imagine the preparations and the excitement when you realise you are chosen to sing at the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Then, at the last moment you are withdrawn because the authorities have decided you are just not pretty enough for primetime.

You would almost think the child was auditioning for Miss China kids since "beauty" was the issue. Instead, the child was discarded because she did not fit the image that China considers perfect. How messed up is that! Note to self: I must pay close attention to the Chinese athletes to see how perfect they all are.

I hope the little girl's self esteem is not irreparably damaged. Too many wounded children are already walking around all because of the calloussness and indifference of adults who should know better. It is true that the world judges on beauty. Little Yang Peiyi(who by the way is not ugly) as she grew would have discovered this but to shatter her innocence like this is just plain wrong.

On another note let's welcome Another new Vincy Blog