Truthiness in Self-Portraits
The talented, and beautiful, Tracey Clark tagged me for the me me me meme, and the Links Around the World theme from Green Eyed Mama.
So, inspired by Sweetney’s Self-Portrait Truthiness, which are strikingly beautiful. I love these REAL photos; some are quite funny. I decided to post my own, first-thing-in the morning-before tea, no makeup, no hair-fixing shot. So this is me at the lake, right after I rolled out of bed, not ready for morning to hit, but wanting to dash out the door to play in the snow with the boys. Because at the lake, there’s never any need for make-up anyway. And, this is truly, the way I look most days, with barely time to comb the hair. So, I wear a lot of hats. (Unable to load to add wordpress blog to flickr… anyone solved this one?)
I used the self-timer, but I haven’t figured out how to keep the photo from getting out of focus. So blurry, and truthful this is.
Keeping with the meme, here are 7 things about me.
- I’m skeptical of medicine and drugs. So, I gave birth the second and third times without pain meds. The first and fourth times, I had a c-section. I was grateful for the drugs.
- I once saw the band U2 (yes, you SHOULD be so jealous) at a small concert hall with about 500 people. This was in 1980.
- Still trying to find a way to cope with the witching hours. Around 3:30 in the afternoon, the boys are home from school, starving, yet they want nothing I offer, cranky, can’t wait to tease each other, nerves are frayed… it’s hard for me. Frankly, I think I’m bored with the whole scene. It’s exhausting, and I’d rather be having fun.
- Terrified of flying. Terrified of driving. Yet, I do it… sometimes white-knuckled. Might have something to do with the scene of a plane crash in a field I witnesses when I was small, after the event. Everything was gone except the scraps of metal, yet the scene was devastating. And, then, there was that fatal car crash of a cousin when I was younger.
- I once hung out with Dave Thomas (former owner of Wendy’s and Donny Osmond) at an event my client was sponsoring. The Osmond’s and the Thomas’ are old friends. Yet, I have never been a Donny Osmond fan. He was married at the time, but he did ask me what I was doing after the show. Still, not a fan.
- I have Reiki Level One. (Google it.)
- If I’ve lost something, I can usually tell myself to dream about where it is, and eventually, I’ll have a dream and I’ll know where it is. I love it when this happens when I’ve lost my keys… and there they are… in my dream, in a place I would never think of to look.
Tracey also tagged these lovely ladies, Melody (Slurping Life), Melody A. (the Hip Momma’s Journal), Jessica (Moving Pictures), Sarah-Ji (shutterbug mama).
If you’re reading this, consider yourself tagged. No, you don’t have to post the photo, but I dare you. Still, I’d love to know 7 things about you. Once you do it, let me know, and I’ll add your name to the list of links below.
So here are the rules:
This is called “Links Around the World.” The instructions for this one are:
1. Place your link at the end of the list. If you have more than 1 blog, feel free to add them all here!
2. After placing your blog’s address, you must tag 5 or more bloggers that are not yet on the list, this is to keep the ball rolling. (Please remember to let the bloggers know they’ve been tagged!)
All you have to do is copy this entire list in your post, and the links are automatically created.
The Strategist Notebook ~ Link Addiction ~ Ardour of the Heart ~ When Life Becomes a Book ~ The Malaysian Life ~ Yogatta.com ~ What goes under the sun ~ Roshidan’s Cyber Station ~ Sasha says ~ Arts of Physics ~ And the legend lives ~ My View, My Life ~ A Simple Life ~ Juliana RW ~ Mom Knows Everything ~ Beth & Cory’s Mom ~ A Mind Forever Voyaging~ enjoying the ride ~ Jennifer’s thoughts ~ Mom of 3 Girls ~ Amanda ~ Don’t Make Me Get The Flying Monkeys ~ ExPat Mom ~ Just Jessie ~ Wilson Six ~Krisitn ~ Nuttier Than You ~ Shonnte ~ Summer’s Nook ~ Laura Williams Musings ~ Sher ~ Shanda ~ Seven QTPies ~ Mel ~ Skittles ~ Lady Banana ~ Momhood Moments ~ Business Mars ~ A Simple life ~ moms….. check nyo ~ Mommy’s Little Corner ~ Pampered ~ HappyHeart ~ Make Every Day Your Lucky Day ~ Thumbelina Creations ~ Ivonnardona’s Creations ~ Jewellery Craft ~ A Bead a Day~ Useless Ramblings ~Candid Yammering ~ Green Eyed Mama ~SusieJ, Slurping Life, the Hip Momma’s Journal, Moving Pictures, shutterbug mama, Shelly at This Eclectic Life.
For Love Thursday
suzie, CAn you please dream about where my lost diamond earring could be??
If you find it, only THEN would I put up a morning pic of myself. haha
You CAN afford to be brave.. You look FAB. for morning mamma!! :))
Lucy, I just found mine!!! The back came off… and when I realized I was only wearing one, I had no idea where or when I lost it. Sick… sick… sick. I found it on the floor in my office — after I had completely turned the house upside down and snapped at my kids! I found it, of course, when I wasn’t looking for it.
Susie, you are gorgeous. Even uncombed and unmade-up.
I think we should call a moratorium on 3:30 pm and just skip right to dinner.
found you via Amy Turn Sharp…you are so gorgeous. Glamorous. WOW!
I can so relate to #3. And my own frustration makes me feel guilty. Love your a.m. photo. You look relaxed and radiant and, well, like someone confident enough to post an early morning picture of themselves on their blog…I envy you that.
Yes… it’s really the guilt with number 3, that I didn’t mention. Horrible.
I cannot believe you just got out of bed! It must have been a serious beauty-sleep. I wouldn’t dare post my picture that early in the morning, I usually have suitcases (not bags) under my eyes
And the rest: You are just great, Suzie!
dude, your hair is awesome!
thanks for playing. : )
I will never post a picture of myself sans make-up because all of you who do it looks so freakin’ gorgeous. you look beautiful. and i like your list.
Ladies, have you tried it? You may be surprised at how much of the glow of the morning comes through in these photos. Just take one picture and see what you get.
I LOVE your hair! I’m still in awe that you saw U2.
You are proof positive that a beautiful spirit shines through regardless of time or circumstances. Thank you for your beautiful comments on my blog and your wonderful writing here.
And, like I said so many months ago, and will say again now for your new-to-me header, it’s stunning.
I did the portrait of truthiness a while back. I’ll do the seven things over the weekend. Maybe some day we can take a nice, soothing, walking vacation so neither of us has to endure the white knuckle aspects of flight or car travel.
I think you’re gorgeous - that skin! those cheekbones!
You could casually mention to your boys that the stuff ot make shakes - smooth tofu, fruit, chocolate syrup, whatever - is in the fridge, and let them have at it. I sincerely believe that the potassium in bananas heals all.
Hi Susie! Got your email. I’m back-created a new blog and will be updating more frequently…it’s almost the same address as the last…just minus the “99″!
Been super busy recently but thought of you last night when I was having one of your “home remedy drinks” (cider vinegar, honey & hot water) which to be honest I think cured my sore throat
so I had to stop by quickly & let ya know - thanks!!!!
Holy Toledo! You are one gorgeous woman!!! I love it!
That’s a beautiful picture and no mistake! I also saw U2, though as one of a crowd of 50,000 twenty odd years ago. As for cars and planes, I can’t drive! I think I’d be petrified of finding myself behind a wheel now.
Now you are sending me to Google for Reiki levels! You do that to me. You are a gorgeous chick, even before your morning tea. I say that in a platonic way…
I had to play this one. Can I be added to the game? I mean, May I?
you’re beautiful! thanks for sharing
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I like both your truthiness pictures