Transformations

Whilst watching Ugly Betty, Betty was focusing on the idea of transformations. As she tries to make it in the cut throat world of fashion she is totally aware that looks are important for success and she doesn't look the part. This does not just apply to the world of fashion though.

On Saturday Rihanna performed on XFactor. Now I have always enjoyed Rihanna's music. I felt very sorry for her when recently becoming aware of how many Number 2's she has had. It seems other than the Summer smash of Umbrella she has managed to be pipped to the post on numerous occasions. However, I have never wanted to follow her in any way shape or form. I have wanted to be Beyonce, Britney, Beyonce, J.Lo, Beyonce, Lady Gage and then Beyonce again, but never Rihanna until now. In around 6 minutes I have totally changed my impressions of her. And a quick look on YouTube would suggests I am not the only one to change my mind with nearly 5 million hits in just 5 days. 

Transformations can happen that quickly. It is like Danny sees Sandy after she decides to change her look. Within seconds she changes from the cute plain school girl to the sexy Sandy. However, not all transformations are quite as drastic as Sandy's though. Especially those that involve a change in person, rather than looks. Changing who you are on the inside is a gradual process, in some cases so gradual that the individual can be unaware they have changed at all until a moment of their past reminds them of what they used to be like.