Self Portrait Tuesday: Focus On History
I’m the one with the shiner, pigtails and the t-shirt that says, “My aunt wears combat boots”.
I don’t remeber a lot about being six. I remember frequently being told not to sulk, but I was a pretty sulky kid. I was a tom boy who climbed trees and picked fights. I’m sure the shiner was the result of the trees. This has always been one of my favorite photos of myself, moping and bruised. It speaks volumes that I can’t even begin to write.
I know this isn’t a self portrait, but with my camera in the shop (still) and the theme for the month being personal history, it was the shot I felt most compelled to share. Mom, did I really sulk as much as I remember you telling me not sulk? Probably.
I love this photo.
And I am SO SORRY about the link issue. I can’t believe I didn’t catch that, especially since you were my inspiration to use blogsome, which I LOVE! It’s fixed now.
Comment by mom on a wire — January 18, 2006 @ 7:08 am
So, looking at the a picture and remembering all the annoying things I did from childhood through teenagerhood…and probably now too, it freaks me out to think of raising my kids through ALL the stages.
That is a serious sulk. I love the picture.
Comment by Kathryn, the daring one — January 19, 2006 @ 5:24 pm
What a great picture. You don’t remember getting that shiner?
Comment by soapbox.SUPERSTAR — January 19, 2006 @ 5:54 pm
lol- I had several growing up
I was a tough kid.
Comment by Lou — January 19, 2006 @ 6:11 pm
That is just too funny. I missed your de-lurking week, so I thought I would say hello now. I wandered over here from the Zazzafooky site. I have been enjoying your blog for several weeks now. Thank you!
Comment by Amy — January 19, 2006 @ 7:34 pm