" My satirical sigh makes her eyes dart back up to mine. “You are not plain. You’re…,” I debate whether or not to give her a compliment because doing so is only admiring myself, but the easily discernible longing for acceptance in her eyes mirrors my own wants, so I say it, “beautiful. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.” Wise words from a not-so-wise person. The irony of my statement doesn’t go unnoticed on my part because, as always, I’m quick to give advice, but rarely do I take it. "

― Ella Dominguez , Altered State