Over at Just.Be.Enough they are encouraging us to embrace the self portrait and think about what the photo says about us. So I have two that I thought I’d share and think about.
The first one I think shows how I like to be a little different. A bit of a “freak”. Do my own thing. I’ve always thought it would be cool to have funky colors in my hair so this was an experiment to see how it would look. We’ll see if I go permanent at some point.
I am a rock star
Next is a photo I took after reading the Just.Be.Enough prompt so I had in mind that I wanted it to look happy and childish because I think that I like to be silly and goofy. But then I also realized that it shows how easy it is for me to put on a happy face even when I am not. I have struggled a lot lately but you wouldn’t know it from the photo. I try to stay upbeat for my interactions with others. Hubby tends to be the only one who knows how I am really feeling (well, and you guys when I write about it).
Smile dammit life is awesome!
Another thing I realized from this activity is that most of the pictures I have of myself are self portraits, either me alone or me and a kid or 2. I need to get further out in front of the camera and get some photos of me doing something. I actually do things. No really, I do. I don’t just sit around taking self photos all day.
Twitter: KristenPGIP
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I love it! I also love the colors in your hair. Your hairstyle is perfect for it!
Can’t wait to see more photos of you doing things but I love the self portraits just as much!
Twitter: acctodenise
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Thanks Kristen! I really think I can pull off the purple. No matter what the youngsters may say
Twitter: fiercedivablog
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I get very self conscious in my self portraits. Is the light OK? (as in – how many of my crows feet can you see through the lens…) and of course, how’s my hair? I think the message for me is that I need to lighten up! I love your purple extensions by the way. They just work!
Twitter: acctodenise
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I have been known to take a few self photos until it is “right”. But we all gotta let go of that and just smile!
Twitter: CalliasCorner
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I love it! You know how I’ve been trying to get in front of the camera. It is very intimidating at first, but it gets easier.
Twitter: acctodenise
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It does get easier the more you do it.
Cool purple streaks! I could never do anything that daring with my hair. 1.) I couldn’t pull it off, and 2.) I’m far too conventional (read: boring).
Twitter: acctodenise
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I think going short like yours is pretty daring and you rock it!
Twitter: akalaverne
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I have always loved the colored hair. I also admire woman who are brave enough to have it and also have a job that would allow them to openly and freely show that side of themselves. I do not know if I would have noticed it if you did not say something but your eyes in the second picture do give us a window to your heart. The smile says happy but the eyes whisper different. You are not the only woman who struggles to step in front of the camera. I agree that we all need to step in front of it more and own who we are. Happy faces are not always necessary. I am happy you use your blog to share with others how you feel.
Twitter: acctodenise
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Thanks for all of your kind words. Writing out my thoughts and feelings about difficult things really helps me to think things through. This blog is an important part of my journey to truly accept myself and grow.
Twitter: FarewellStrangr
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I love both of those. First, the coloured hair rocks. How did you do that if not permanent?
And the second looks so genuine. I know that feeling of smiling but not really and wearing that around all the time.
Great self-reflection.
Twitter: acctodenise
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At this beauty product store they had a swatch of colored hair with tiny hair combs so you can attach it to your head. It’s pretty cool.
Self-reflection is really therapeutic for me.
Twitter: juliahembree
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So cute! I wish I could pull off short hair. You do it perfectly!!
Twitter: acctodenise
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Thanks! I had long hair for so many years. After growing out super long to donate it, I chopped it all off and haven’t been able to handle it getting much longer than it is. Gets too heavy and annoying
I just love both pics! And I’m so right there with you on needing to have more pictures of myself! I have very few! So glad you linked this up with JBE.
Twitter: acctodenise
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No more shying away, we shall be photographed!!