Self Portrait Challenge # 23

For the final post of May's SPC (Introduce Yourself), I decided to show exactly what I was carrying around w/ me in my purse. I think what a girl hauls around w/ her can say a lot about their character, what they care about, what's important. What does my junk say about me?

Click on the picture to see my flickr notes and what all these treasures are... it's been nice meeting all of you.

More SPC here...

Self Portrait Challenge # 22

I am torn...my life is stagnant...I feel like I should make a decision.

Do I want to try to have another baby with what happened last year still fresh in my heart...

I am fickle..I excercise but don't eat right...I eat right then don't exercise.

I am restless...

I sun bathe when I know I shouldn't.

I like to take pictures facing the sun.

I am hot...I think I'll go for a swim...

Check out more SPC's here and here

p.s. when Esquire saw this picture he said it was a fake smile...I agree...it was nearly 100 degrees!

Self Portrait Tuesday # 21

I am from hairbrushes and lawnmowers, from Scotch tape and string.

I am from a blue farmhouse, tended to with care, now neglected and worn...from crickets singing their lulling lullaby, and soft Delta breezes caressing my skin. From rolling green lawns and new baby chicks.

I am from the strong walnut tree that allowed us to climb and pillage...from hollyhocks growing wild along side my spirit. From the passion flowers lingering at the back door.

I am from peanut butter on pancakes and thick dark hair, from Lori & Steve, Neves, Holtsman, & Brower.

I am from anger & love, passion & pain. From gear heads, farmers, crafters, and homemakers. I am from creativity and ingenuity, hard work and sweat.

From, "your face is going to stay that way," and "I'll give you something to cry about."

I am from Our Lady of Fatima...from closet prayers and unspoken beliefs. I am from Karma and goodness.

I am from California sun, Portugal & France. From lamb chops and iced tea on a hot summer day.

I am from a car accident, a broken neck and limbs. I am from a fighter, a caregiver, & dreamers in love.

I am from dusty racetracks, county fairs, and mountain campsites. I am from memories that will never fade...

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Thanks lovegreendog for the inspiration...more Self Portraits here and here...

Self Portrait Tuesday # 20

SPT: May Challenge - "Introduction"

This is a most befitting theme for me this month as I was introduced into this world exactly 26 years ago on this very day...that's right people, today is my B-day. Here are some random bits-o-info about Abby dearest.

• My mom went into labor with me in the afternoon, but refused to leave for the hospital until her favorite soap opera was over. It was an easy delivery (30 minutes)...but a most persnickety child to raise.
• I have my zodiac sign forever emblazoned on my back in the form of a tattoo (Taurus). Unfortunately, some have mistaken this as a symbol for the devil...such a pity!
• I giggle every year when people sing "Happy Birthday" to me. "blah,blah,blah....Dear Abby"
• I don't like birthday cake...but I could go for a good birthday cookie.

More May introductions here...