mirror, mirror... self portrait Tuesday
I'm posting two pictures- one for last week's challenge (which I didn't see until after I posted a different picture!) and one for this week's challenge.
Last week's challenge was to capture the idea of put your best foot forward. The morning after reading the challenge, I knew immediately that this was the picture I needed to take:
I feel like I put my best foot forward every morning just by getting out of bed. It is so easy to feel tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, and unable to face my day- a day full of obligations and demands from five children and a busy calling. But, for good or bad, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to take care of the things that have been asked of me, so, although I may linger in the warm sheets and comfort of my pillow, ultimately, I get up and start the day.
This leads into my photo for today. The first thing I do when I get up is grab a jacket (my house is always cold in the winter) and use the bathroom (a rare occurrence as the mom!) As I open the door, I glance in the mirror. Just a glance-
I have never found myself to be pretty. I don't have a feature I really like. And I don't really want to know what I look like with my bed head and day old make-up because that's what people will see until I get myself cleaned up, usually around two in the afternoon. But today, I had decided to stop and take this photo and it made me smile a little. I didn't see a plain girl who hadn't bothered to get dressed. I saw a girl who knew that by opening the door, the demands would begin. And she was ready for that- relaxed. willing. confident. even happy!
I love what a new day brings! I love the chance to start over- to try harder, to do more, to be better. Most days start with hope. Hope that things will be good. When I get out of bed and put my best foot forward, I have somehow reminded myself of that and it shows, if I just take the time to look a little longer in the mirror!
I wonder what I would see in the mirror if I checked later in the day? I'm scared to look. Maybe that will be another post.
Last week's challenge was to capture the idea of put your best foot forward. The morning after reading the challenge, I knew immediately that this was the picture I needed to take:
I feel like I put my best foot forward every morning just by getting out of bed. It is so easy to feel tired, overwhelmed, discouraged, and unable to face my day- a day full of obligations and demands from five children and a busy calling. But, for good or bad, I feel a deep sense of responsibility to take care of the things that have been asked of me, so, although I may linger in the warm sheets and comfort of my pillow, ultimately, I get up and start the day.This leads into my photo for today. The first thing I do when I get up is grab a jacket (my house is always cold in the winter) and use the bathroom (a rare occurrence as the mom!) As I open the door, I glance in the mirror. Just a glance-
I have never found myself to be pretty. I don't have a feature I really like. And I don't really want to know what I look like with my bed head and day old make-up because that's what people will see until I get myself cleaned up, usually around two in the afternoon. But today, I had decided to stop and take this photo and it made me smile a little. I didn't see a plain girl who hadn't bothered to get dressed. I saw a girl who knew that by opening the door, the demands would begin. And she was ready for that- relaxed. willing. confident. even happy!I love what a new day brings! I love the chance to start over- to try harder, to do more, to be better. Most days start with hope. Hope that things will be good. When I get out of bed and put my best foot forward, I have somehow reminded myself of that and it shows, if I just take the time to look a little longer in the mirror!
I wonder what I would see in the mirror if I checked later in the day? I'm scared to look. Maybe that will be another post.
posted by jenn | 3/06/2007
10 Comments:
Jen I loved that you captured the moment of your one glance and then realized what was coming on the other side of the door and was mentally prepared for that. Half the battle of motherhood NO?
I enjoyed your words in the best foot forward part. It certainly is a huge leap just getting out of bed in the morning...sometimes I forget how much. I love that every time we get out of bed it is a new day and a new start.
This is an excellent self-portrait combo post Jenn (I've missed you the past week). I can totally imagine what awaits you on the other side of your door, so it's really something to read that today you saw yourself as relaxed, willing, confident and even happy!
I love this, Jenn. If that's what you look like right out of bed you are in great shape! I can't even tell you how frightening I look at that time (although all the morning carpool people get an eyeful!).
I am impressed that you can start each day with hope, confidence, willingness and happiness. I can only imagine what awaits you each morning, and it makes me tired just thinking about it!
I am in constant awe of how you keep going day after day after day. The fact that you do it all willingly and happily adds to the awe. Writing a wonderful post about it is the icing on the cake, and you know how much I LOVE icing! And you.
I love this pic, Jenn. (Both of them) but especially the mirror. Great words and great shot.
I think you look adorable in the pic and I love that you said you were "ready for the other side of the door" Oh how many days I have not been ready but the it is all still there. I like your attitude much better!! :)
So glad to see you on today! I have missed you, too!
Yeah, a post from you. I love the way you have written everything here. There is a choice we make every morning to face what is on the other side of the door. Some days it is easier than others but I love how you recognize it as your responsibility and do it with happiness. Even willing and confident. You are great!
I love the mirror/glance photo. You did a great job, all I ever was able to get trying that shot was a double chin or gray hair (not pretty)!
This may be my favorite post of yours. The portraits and explanations of them are so wonderful! You are a remarkable woman, and such a great example to me. I'm so lucky to have you as my big sister! I LOVE YOU!!
This post really has me thinking. I love your perspective on starting the new day with a positive attitude. Something I need to work on instead of dreading the inevitable. If you can do it with the demands of 5 kids I know I can do it.
this is a great post. i, too, revel in those quiet moments before the door is opened. it gives me time to compose myself, and then greet the day with a smile. (conversely, when i don't get that moment, well...)
i love your post today. thank you!
jenn, i would love to not only look like you first thing in the morning but to feel like you...willing, confident and even happy. it might help me get out of bed a little easier and put my best foot forward! love these thoughts. excellent.
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