SELINA QIAN

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In public, I tend to keep low-key, often refraining from completely expressing myself for fear of intimidating people. I believe everyone has multifaceted aspects, yet I only reveal different facets of myself to those willing to understand and get close to me. Women in China generally lack confidence and often underestimate their abilities, primarily due to the education and societal environment we grew up in. In Chinese society, individuals are often judged based on their appearance and attire. Within families, I've been instructed on what behaviors are unacceptable and what clothing is deemed inappropriate in order to conform to mainstream societal aesthetics.



In the process of seeking self-expression, I encounter moments of confusion or uncertainty. However, I don't consciously strive to overcome these challenges. Typically, as time progresses, I find ways that make me feel comfortable.




Last summer in China, I would ride my bike to the gym every day. I typically wore my workout clothes directly there. But, as I cycled through the city streets, I suddenly noticed an unusual amount of attention from passersby. Some people would stare at me, and some even pulled out their phones, seemingly wanting to take pictures. In the city where I lived, it was uncommon to see people wearing workout attire. I began to contemplate whether I should change my dressing style to better fit into this environment. But then I reflected that I didn't need to change myself because of others' gaze.

My life is like a documentary because in this world, the authentic me is the most captivating. If my life were a book, the title might be "The Chronicle of Chen Wen" because I believe I would become a legend.

As a side note for everyone, when feeling agitated, just take a look in the mirror and see how adorable you are !