The faces behind Not Dabbling in Normal. A few months ago, Emily from Tanglewood Farm thought it would be great to do a self portrait post. Each portrait was supposed to try to capture who we are, what we are about, or some important part of our personalities.
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I never let anyone take my picture. This limerick sums up my attitude perfectly:
As a beauty I am not a star
There are others more handsome by far
But my face I don’t mind it
For I am behind it
It’s the people out front that I jar
–Xan
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I’m not a huge fan of looking at myself lately. Recently turned 30. Recently gained 30 pounds. But also: recently moved back to Oregon. This photo encapsulates some of my favorite things: gorgeous weather, the Oregon coast, my amazing dog Pocket and the photographer: my husband.
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I don’t like looking at myself much either – concidentally I recently turned 30 too! I think you should like photos of you though, as you have a beautiful smile. And a very cute dog.
Girls! Wait until you hit 40! I struggle everyday with what I was & what the media says I should be, what I’ve become (35lbs heavier) & just the fact that my husband finds me attractive & loves me everyday including today, but then that speaks volumes doesn’t it? Difficult as it may be try hard to see you for who you are, embrace & love yourself & forget about what you think you should be for others. Kisses!