Beauty is only skin-deep, or so they say. I disagree. That's a notion that's highly idealistic, optimistic and removed from reality. To be crude, that's a load of crock. When was the last time you saw an (forgive my lack of political correctness here) ugly girl get EXACTLY whatever she wanted in life? Or have things go her way all the time? Or have people be nice to her at all stages? Stop scratching your head, you haven't. Because it DOESN'T happen. During my adolescent years, I didn't have the good fortune of being a looker. Not that I have a face that could launch a thousand ships now either, but things have definitely improved since about 6 years ago. Let it suffice to say that puberty pushed me down, kicked me around a few times, and then did a Mexican hat dance on my self-esteem. I'm just glad it's over. Let me illustrate what I mean when I say things have improved now. I don't remember a single time back in college when I have