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You Probably Think This Entry's About Me
January 1, 2006
Having a blog sometimes makes people (non-bloggers, or "noggers") think, "you're so vain". The assumption being one must be a self-obsessed, egotistical, narcissitic twit to post thier musings online. Personally, I think it's just jealousy, but I'd never admit to this publicly because it would sound ever so vain of me, wouldn't it?
:-)
It doesn't occur very often but I can usually tell when it's happening. Perhaps a little comment is made, like, "Oh, I could never have a blog, people would think I'm egotistical." Most likely the commenter would concur with the cartoon below, which a friend sent to me that I find highly amusing.
Today, it is my goal to put persnickety thoughts such as these to rest in the minds of my viewers. How? I uploaded this BED HEAD Self-Portrait of me... that's how. {I think I should get an account at match.com and use this as my primary photo ~ what do you think?}
You see, I got a perm last week.. and... well... parts of it were REALLY curly, and other parts weren't. So... I went back to the hairdresser in Kansas City to have the not-so-curly parts re-done. Well ~ the re-permed parts are really curly now, but the haridresser didn't exactly protect some of the parts that I was happy with, and they got straighted out during the process. Seriously, people, this is like my own little nightmare in the making. BUT! I figure in a week I can perm the now-straightened areas myself... it will take maybe 2 or 3 rollers to do the job, and everything will be honky-dory... or... all of my hair will fall out.
I shot this picture this morning right after waking up, looking at myself in the mirror, and almost swallowing my tongue. It's the worst case of bed head I've ever had, and that's sayin' somethin'. Most of my hair is pulled back in a ponytail, but my lord... I look like I need some attention from Queer Eye for the Straight Girl or something.
One of my New Year's Resolutions is to accept myself the way I am, curls, no curls, warts, flab and all. Life to is too damn short to live it any other way. Bottom line is, things could definitely be worse. I have people who love me, I've begun a new E-Card Site I hope will do smashingly well in 2006, Frameable Images is starting to pick up some steam, I have my health, and at least I'm not bald... at least not yet. You just might want to stay tuned in 2006 to see for yourself. In the meantime, I'll do my best to keep any incessant barking to a minimum ~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted by susan at January 1, 2006 12:00 AM
Comments
happy new year susan! love your spunk - i think it's the coolest of the cool to post your worst bed-head day ever - i can't even put my best foot forward - let alone my worst - you are my hero!
Posted by: bobbie at January 1, 2006 12:39 AM
lol - you are SO brave! Happy New Year and continued good luck with your blog and projects!
Posted by: Kim at January 1, 2006 12:54 AM
Bed head or not, you're still a little darlin! Happy New Year Susan! Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Terry Murphy at January 1, 2006 2:10 AM
Happy New Year, Susan!
(cute!)
Posted by: dan at January 1, 2006 6:17 AM
Love the picture and love your blog! I find such comfort in reading about your ordinary, and at the same time extradinary, journey.
May your enjoy great health in the new year.
Arthur
Posted by: Arthur at January 1, 2006 6:38 AM
I agree with bobbie. You're my hero too. I would venture to say there's not a vain bone in your body. I love that about you. Happy New Year!
Posted by: candy at January 1, 2006 9:38 AM
All I can say is that you are just too cute... bed head and all!!
Happy New Year
Posted by: aola at January 1, 2006 1:17 PM
this made me laugh. way to go.
Posted by: amy at January 1, 2006 2:43 PM
this made me laugh. way to go.
Posted by: amy at January 1, 2006 2:44 PM
You are a veritable vision of loveliness, even with bed head and just the right kind of smile to go with it! You've been a light in the semi-darkness this past year, and I hope you continue to shine throughout the coming year! I, for one, plan to buy some of your cards and frameable images. I just love the one I got.
Posted by: Wandering Willow at January 1, 2006 7:45 PM
P.S. I love seeing that I'm not the only one who wears unmatching pj's.
Posted by: Wandering Willow at January 1, 2006 7:46 PM
I love this photo! There's nothing more beautiful than a woman who can accept, love and laugh at herself. To me, that's a real kind of happiness. I hope you have the best year ever, Susan!
Posted by: Heather at January 2, 2006 3:03 PM
Just to let you know that I think the website is great and I wish you all of the best.
Posted by: Freddy at January 28, 2006 11:00 AM
