I saw Girl with a Pearl Earring and the talent eluded me She just seemed beautiful and petulant to me ... I do like that she's outspoken.
My nose has also changed significantly without plastic surgery. As far as I can recall it was a large blob when I was a teenager, and it is now considerably more defined
I had the same experience - I went away to college, and when I came home for a visit four months later my mom couldn't get over how different my nose looked! I've always like my nose but apparently I "grew into it" in just those few months B). If four months can make a noticeable difference, imagine what ten or so years can do!!