Friday, March 29, 2013

This is Me


Danni of Silo Hill Farm is a bad influence on me.  Now she has me posting strange self-portraits.  I guess most of the blame goes to Amy of While Wearing Heels who has an ongoing link party entitled, This is Me.  You take a self-portrait based on the theme Amy chooses each time.  This week's theme:  Looking Down.

Rather than give this too much thought (a mistake I often make--not giving things enough thought), I just picked up the camera, held it up high, and took a shot.  Considering that I am perhaps the most unphotogenic person in the entire world, this is not half bad.  Most of my photos look as thought they were done at the local police station after a hard night on the town.

The cool part of this challenge is that it gave me an opportunity to really look at and think about who I am.  What does this photo say about me?  Well, it's my usual day-time combination of jeans and a t-shirt with just a touch of bling.  (For evenings I go for sophisticated with a touch of sleaze.)  That necklace just came in this morning's mail from Etsy.   It's got steampunk details set on top of a book. As a steampunk-loving bookworm.  I HAD to have it.  Why did I put on a blingy belt with L.L. Bean jeans and a cheap t-shirt today?  Because that is who I am.  I like things easy and comfortable, but still want just a little bit of something bright and shiny.

I cannot get Amy's button to work here, so I'm just going with this link below.  Hope you'll join in the self-discovery at


9 comments:

  1. What a fun self portrait. I love that you described a bit of who you were, of what your picture captured. You certainly made me smile. Love the belt, love the self portrait. Love your sense of humor.

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  2. Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Love your self portrait as it truly represents you...a mix 'n match of different things with a little humor thrown in. enjoy your weekend;)

    chandra
    astylishlittlelady.com

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  3. thank you for the sweet comment you left, i am so glad u joined in! i luv all the different aspects, i too am an eclectic person at heart. a juxtaposition of all those elements are what make us our own unique selves. i'm ur newest follower!

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  4. You are so totally awesome, and hilarious! It's nice to see you! I would love to do a hard night on the town with you! (I'll even through on a little bling with my sleaze too!!) I would like to see a close up of that steampunk necklace. I love steampunk art and have yet to attempt any. Thanks for joining it at Amy's....I don't feel like such a lone chicken anymore!

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  5. Awwwwwwww you're so pretty - I'm glad to have a steampunk-loving bookworm as a friend - and btw - there's nothing wrong with a little BLING!

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  6. A fun post!!! I'm with you on the jeans and t-shirt... comfortable and always looks good. Great to see a photo and well done taking it yourself... you haven't cut off your head and your eyes are open.... two things I always muck up.

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  7. I LOVE THIS! I'm gonna try and jump in and do this too. I love your style! And every girl needs a little bling!

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  8. I love this picture! You look great and the bling is just right! Nice to see you :-) (thanks Danni!)
    big hug xxxx, have a beautiful Easter Monday

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  9. Great post! Love the steampunk and the blingy belt!! Danni's a bad influence on me too. lol. She somehow got me to do this too!!

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