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My cousin's recent social media posts have left me with mixed feelings - a sense of familiarity mixed with a dash of unfamiliarity. Each day, there's a new photo uploaded, showcasing her life of luxury - sipping afternoon tea at five-star hotels, flaunting designer handbags, and savoring exquisite coffee. Her online persona exudes an aura of 'seizing the day,' as if she's living in a completely different world. But is this really the case? It wasn't until the fourth day, late at night, when my cousin asked to borrow money for rent that I discovered the truth behind her glamorous facade. It turned out that her monthly salary was a mere 6,000 yuan, but she had already maxed out her credit card to keep up appearances in her 'socialite circle' and to take a few stunning photos. All her money was spent on things that seemed beautiful but were, in reality, just a veneer of vanity. I can understand why she's doing this. Who wouldn't want to live a better life and be the envy of others? But the problem is, she's paying too high a price for it. Her credit card is already maxed out, and her money is being squandered on empty, material things. What's worse, she's also under pressure from her ex-boyfriend and close friends, who can't see the real her. As I looked at her tear-stained face, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. Why do we always have to present our best selves on social media, rather than being our true selves? Why do we always care so much about what others think, rather than just being ourselves? All I could do was stand by and watch, hoping she would soon break free from this vicious cycle of vanity and pressure, and find genuine happiness.