About appearances...

I was strolling along the brightly lit shops of the mall: longing, wishing and hoping that I could shopped till I dropped.

Drool. Drool. Drool. That was all I could do.

I then remembered the infamous astronomer that discovered the Little Prince's planet, Asteroid, B-612. He had to dress up in a coat and tie for people to actually believe in his discovery. Appearances do make a difference.

Staring at my reflection, in my worn out blouse and slacks, it would take a bit of time till I'd be able to make that difference...