Shaping Up Absurd

Nora Ephron's piece on growing up was very entertaining and hit home. I've always scrutinized my almost size B breasts. First of all, they took years to develop. I was flat-chested until the summer after my freshman year of high school. When they finally did decide to grace me with their presence, they were too small to even make a fuss over. Like Ephron, I felt like less of a woman without them. I saw my friends growing up and getting attention from guys as I continued to get away with ordering from the children's menu at Denny's. Ephron's style of writing was very conversational and slightly humorous. I could visualize her showing up to school with breasts who's size depended on the day. I too have a few padded bras that I sometimes wear for a boost of confidence. Friends have called me out on it as my breasts magically grow a cup size over night or deplete a cup size if it is laundry day. Society has placed a lot of importance on women's bodies and how they should look. This causes us women to do crazy things to strive and fit that ideal image. Many girls struggle with this image and Ephron gave us a peak into that struggle.