Pollution in China

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2017-01/28/content_28069369.htm

This site talks about fireworks in China are not being sold off as well and is addressing the Chinese to reduce the use of fireworks because it causes pollution. People in China think that they are preventing pollution through this and the Chinese celebrated their New Years with a decreased number of fireworks. There are still some fireworks being used, but many of them are being restricted. The government even restricted the people from firing fireworks due to the pollution it brings. Also, fireworks give a lot of impact on events, but due to its reduction, the impact of the New Years celebration has decreased.
I think that it is a good idea to restrict something if it is too much, but I don't think fireworks can be a big problem. I understand that starting from the little things is a good step, but I think it doesn't have to be completely restricted. I think that it should be allowed for some special occasions like: Independence Day, New Years, and so on. Fireworks can give a little more impact on the people about how important that day is. There could also be festivals in place of fireworks, but some people might not be able to participate it or maybe people could be avoiding crowds. For those who don't like being in a large crowd, fireworks can be a refresher for them.

Plastic surgery

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2017/01/116_222203.html

Many people can agree that the plastic surgery rates in South Korea are high. Probably, Korea has the highest plastic surgery rate. When I went to Korea, I could see a bunch of plastic surgery hospitals. They are very noticeable and are very common. This site has quite a lot of surveys that were taken relating to the Korean people. These surveys are targeted upon the people who took plastic surgery. The author says that the people who got plastic surgery even had their personalities changed. Mostly, they got more courage. Koreans get plastic surgery because they are dissatisfied with their appearance. Also, they wanted to prevent aging. I think that wanting to prevent age is the same as faking their age. I feel  like this is just dishonest. I understand why people do plastic surgery. Korea is becoming a society that values appearance rather than the hard work or any other effort. If the appearance is absent, then they are not worthy. It is an unfair country. I feel like people in Korea are becoming more dishonest and insincere like the president of Korea right now. The stereotype of Korean people will be more of a negative. Just like the previous blog I posted about the dwarfism, I think it is reputable and admirable that the person with dwarfism can just live his life without judging his appearances. We need to be more sincere and true to ourselves and to be who we are without covering the true selves. 

Judgments and confidence.

http://www.bbc.com/news/disability-38528816

My fear of dating as someone with dwarfism

This article looks depressing by the look of the title, but it is much more encouraging and profound. This article talks about a person named "Pani Mamuneas" who has a special condition of dwarfism. This person was bullied until he went to college because of his height. He had a depressing life where most girls in his school avoided him or either ignored him. He had no girlfriend, but this didn't let him down. He says that even though some people don't see him as a 'normal' person, some would consider him as a good partner. He pushed through his hard life and with the help of a TV show about dating, he gained confidence in talking to girls. This article is profound for this student with a special condition didn't matter about the judgments of his friends and strangers and didn't lose hope for what others said. This teaches me that I am myself and no one can be me. Every man is special and one is oneself. Mamuneas accepted the fact that he had dwarfism and didn't care to be like someone else. This shows that he didn't conform to the world where people look on the outward appearance, but rather he went on showing what he has and who he is, not manipulating himself. This shows the dark side of the world where people look mostly at the outward appearance. I wish the world can be like this person where they accept how they look and not be discouraged.