Heya Wraya! It's been a while!
Braces!? That is actually so cool! I need braces as well, and I should be getting them soon.
My friends and cousins had braces for the longest time. I'm sure the pain will stop soon (if it hasn't already- sorry, I'm a little late to the party XD), and you can always ask your parents for ibproufen (maybe tylenol, I don't remember) to help reduce the pain. I have also heard that when your braces get tightend, it will hurt- again.
BTW, you DO NOT look ugly. I just know it! And light blue? PRETTY! Hope you are feeling better soon :D