The Girl Who Reads

I don't get asked to parties. This is college right? Aren't I supposed to be out all the time living it up? Isn't this my time to rebel against the fetters of my youth? For of a lot of people that's exactly what they do. But I don't get asked to parties.
I am the girl who reads.
You know the type. There's always that girl who might be pretty under her acne and glasses but is known more for her brains than her looks. The guys think she's nice enough but they'd sooner ask for her help on math homework than a date.
This stereotype comes in varying degrees. I'd like to think that despite my reserved, librarian-esque demeanor, I'm fairly pretty. But most guys instantly put me into that category of homely bookworms. I don't mind being the smart girl, but it's nice to be thought of as physically appealing.
Unfortunately, the exact opposite stereotype is just as prevalent: the ditzy knockout.
You know her too. She's unfathomably beautiful. Legs for days, flawless skin and perfect hair to cover that empty head.
Of course this varies as well but how could you blame these beauties for leaning to the dumb side? They spent all of last night out with soccer team instead of studying for the English exam. And why shouldn't they? They can't help that they're incredibly blessed.
The reason I'm bringing this up is because I recently read an article for rhet and comp by popular celebrity gossip columnist Anne Helen Peterson about Olivia Wilde. Peterson discusses Wilde as an anomaly because she appears to be intelligent as well as drop dead gorgeous. How is this possible when all we know is the dichotomy of smart and unattractive v. beautiful and stupid? Olivia Wilde arguably comes the closest to bridging the gap but what about the rest of us lowly folk? How do we make ourselves Olivia Wildes?
The best solution I can think of is to just eliminate the dichotomy all together.
Guys: stop judging girls solely on their looks. Bookworms enjoy companionship too!
Ladies: just because you're smart doesn't mean you have to give up on your looks. It's nice to look nice sometimes. And if you're stunning, don't rely on only your looks. Your head isn't just for makeup; fill it with facts.
Just some food for thought.

Sincerely,
Mare