Blogtember, Friday, September 13: A self portrait
Okay, so technically this isn't a self portrait.
It's a (very) close up of my face that my sweet husband made a little while ago.
If you knew me well, you would know that this photo is completely outside of my comfort zone.
You would know that I absolutely hate having my picture taken, especially if I'm not 'ready' for it.
(ready as in: with make-up on, my hair done, a practiced smile).
And you would know that I never like looking at myself on photos.
I always find something wrong with the picture.
But somehow I actually really love this photo.
This is me, with no make-up, just out of bed, not 'ready' for a photo,
surprised by my husband who quickly snapped this photo.
I could pick out all the things I don't like, like my blotchy skin,
the scar on the right side of my mouth or my crooked-ish nose,
the scar on the right side of my mouth or my crooked-ish nose,
but somehow I don't mind them in this image.
It feels like my husband really captured me, like I am,
no more, no less.
So, yes, this is me. A 'self portait'.
Happy Friday!
Love, Maria
Beautiful eyes! I love your nose ring. I wish I still had mine pierced. If you want to share this portrait I am do a weekly Self Portrait Challenge which I posted the linkup today for #Blogtember. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteBonnie Rose | A Compass Rose - An Expat Lifestyle blog
Thank you! I keep on debating whether I should keep it or not. I've had since I was 16. But for now it can stay :) ! I'll definitely check your challenge on your blog!
DeleteBeautiful daughter have I!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am glad you wrote/showed your selfportrait. We love you as you are, inside and out, no more no less!
Love, your proud mum <3
i love your nose jewel too! i would definitely keep it ;) love your honesty. isn't it freeing to post photos that are outside of your comfort zone...and then realize that nothing catastrophic happens? i think you are beautiful! glad you shared :)
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this is so honest and beautiful! have a happy weekend with your boys! many greetings:)
ReplyDeletewhat?! blotchy skin?! you look so lovely and your skin actually looks truly amazing. isn't it amazing how as women we so quickly pick ourselves apart and cannot see the true beauty that is so raw and present?! cheers for embracing your beautiful self.
ReplyDeletei found your blog tonight via a comment you left on 'i love you my dear'. happy monday, friend!
xo