by Sandra L.
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August 8, 2006

Do you like the way you look.

September 02, 2006 01:17 AM EDT
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You are walking down the street, feeling good, singing under your breath and smiling at people as they go by. It's a beautiful day and you are on time and not the least bit stressed. Aaahhh, if only every day could be like this. You look to your left and happen to glance in the storefront window. There, you are caught unaware as you see a reflection of yourself............

What do you see?

Do you like what you see?

 

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Comments: 46

Clare Stella Sep 2, 2006, 1:25am EDT
Good question. I see my mother, only shorter. I wonder, how did I get to be this old? I grin at the reflection and think, "You go, girl!"
James s F. Sep 2, 2006, 1:44am EDT
Paul why were you in a bra? Not that there's anything wrong with that, as Seinfeld would say.
Senobia T. Sep 2, 2006, 1:53am EDT
Noooooooo! Last time I looked, I saw the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters lookin' back at me. Much like mirrors, I now avoid storefront windows.
Sandra L. Sep 2, 2006, 1:53am EDT
I had a day somewhat like this. I didn't see my reflection until I got home. It was a very nice day. Kind of warm so I decided to treat myself to a blue raspberry slurpie. It was delicious and I "slurped" it right down. I continued on and ran all of my errands, smiling and being polite and feeling that all was right with the world. Imagine how I felt when I got home and realized that my icy cold treat had turned my teeth a lovely shade of blue! I can't believe that nobody burst out laughing at the dork smiling at them with blue teeth. Just one of God's little tricks to keep us humble I guess.
Senobia T. Sep 2, 2006, 1:56am EDT
What's that saying....

I once complained about my blue teeth until I met a man who had no teeth.....?

*laugh*

No, but it's fitting.....
Karissa R. Sep 2, 2006, 8:18am EDT
I'd say that about 75% of the time I'm happy with the reflection...

Now photographs is a whole different thing....
Edward Nudelman Sep 3, 2006, 9:25am EDT
I do... but then again, as John Walter has so accurately said, I look like Harrison Ford (yeah right!). Actually, in truth, I don't think I'd care too much what I looked like, but if I read you clearly, I think you're getting at the "inner you," and if that's the question, then I would say I do like that.
Petula W. Sep 3, 2006, 9:25pm EDT
I'm normally surprised at what I see. I don't feel how I look and when I see myself I just think I should lose weight. Well, there are those days when I say, "Hmm, lookin' kind of cute!" If it's a day like you've described then I probably wouldn't think too much about myself because I really love observing a nice day.
Sandra L. Sep 4, 2006, 1:05pm EDT
Edward, I am always surprised because the inner me never seems to "match" the outer me. Especially on a beautiful day when "all is right with the world". It seems the "outer me" is aging and the "inner me" hasn't quite caught up.
Karissa, I am with you, I avoid photographs like my life depends on it. LOL
Julie L. Sep 4, 2006, 3:05pm EDT
I hate the reflection that I see. But instead of just moaning about it I am doing something about it.I have given up my beloved Dr. Pepper and switched to diet drinks. I am also doing some extra walking when I can. I am also lifting small weights. And I bought one of those bouncy balls that you sit on. Don't laugh. That was the first thing I started changing and believe it or not within a week i noticed a difference. Now I have added the other stuff in and all of my clothes are getting loose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yea me!!!!!!!!!! but seriously, the bouncy ball thing is great. It is low impact which helps tremendously as I have 3 bulging disc in my back and that makes exercise really hard for me. but doing this stuff at a slow pace is making a difference.
Amy just hangin' out M. Sep 5, 2006, 5:33pm EDT
I don't like what I see when I look at my hair. The same lady had been doing my hair since I was 11. About a year and a half ago, she had to retire because of health problems. I've been to 7 different people since then, and no one can cut my hair the way that she did. The last year and a half have been a series of "don'ts" with my hair. But I keep going to new people hoping that eventually I can find someone who will actually listen when I tell them what I want.
Sandra L. Sep 8, 2006, 8:43pm EDT
LMAO Good one Mary Hanna!
Dawn M Sep 10, 2006, 8:08pm EDT
I'm not very happy with my reflection these days, so I try not to look in any windows or mirrors
Tristan M. Sep 11, 2006, 3:45pm EDT
I always feel thin, until I look in the mirror. Why is that? Am I the only one?
Stephalicious B. Sep 12, 2006, 12:03am EDT
I like the way I look. I hope that doesn't sound vain, but it's the truth. I like that my face is a bit angular and different from a lot of run of the mill pretty. I only hope it ages well. :-)
Michael A. Sep 12, 2006, 12:07am EDT
Steph, if you'd like one old man's opinion, a great smile and bright eyes are timeless. They're powered by your great spirit, so as long as you dont let the bastards get ya down, you'll always be a beauty.
Sandra L. Sep 12, 2006, 12:33am EDT
Aw Michael, that was sweet.
Stephalicious B. Sep 12, 2006, 1:39am EDT
Awwwww!!!!!!!!!!! :-) :-) :-) :-)
Alena B. Sep 23, 2006, 9:10pm EDT
Most of the time I'm alright with my outside appearance. (I, too, hate how I look in picture)!
Jim H. Sep 24, 2006, 1:17pm EDT
Sometimes I like what I see and some days I don't.
~*Jackie Ferrari*~ Sep 24, 2006, 1:21pm EDT
Same as Jim. Some days are ok and some are URGH!
I don't care for pictures of myself. I have recently noticed I don't have many.
I like the way I look on the inside better.
David Rochester Sep 24, 2006, 9:59pm EDT
I am always horrified when I see my reflection . . . I think I look like an effeminate pirate, and it creeps me out. Half the time, due to an ever-present sinus infection, I also look like I have two black eyes, so I guess I look like an effeminate pirate whom someone has beaten up in a bar. Trust me, it's not a good look.
Sherry W. Sep 24, 2006, 10:42pm EDT
In general. There are things about me that I like, things I don't care so much for, and things that don't register as one or the other. I generally think my bottom is too big and my nose a little funny, but otherwise, I'm ok. I wish I just didn't care, but I do sometimes.
gautami tripathy Sep 26, 2006, 6:48am EDT
Well now I do. I accepted myself the way I am
Sandra L. Oct 2, 2006, 11:47pm EDT
Mike, that's fantastic. Maybe I should take up drinking because I am NEVER that happy with my appearance. LOL
Ladybounty ~. Oct 8, 2006, 1:27pm EDT
I see happiness reflecting back at me because of the beautiful day and being able to take such a nice walk.
Cat Givens Oct 8, 2006, 8:25pm EDT
usually it's "Oh, Hi Gramma!"
Sandra L. Oct 9, 2006, 12:01am EDT
Good one Cat. I am always surprised that I don't look as good as I feel.
q p. Oct 9, 2006, 8:32pm EDT
The elevators on campus are lined entirely with mirrors.

I take the stairs.
~~ Sarina ~~ Oct 9, 2006, 8:36pm EDT
I am amazed that I can now look back and like who I am! There was a time when I refused to look at myself, or even have my picture taken.
Connie C. Oct 11, 2006, 8:35pm EDT
I hate mirrors and glass doors that show my reflection. I am a good person inside so why dwell on the outside?
q p. Oct 12, 2006, 2:10am EDT
I am a terrible person on the inside, and it expresses itself on the outside.

Any reflective surface is a nightmare. Even a clean kitchen counter.

If there's any excuse to leave my kitchen counter dirty, that's it; for the sake of morality.
amanda wallin Oct 23, 2006, 12:47pm EDT
Commenting after Soren is like following Robin William's act. Seriously, it depends on my mood. Since I"m a manic depressive, I'm slightly moody :) or shall we say :(....ya never know whether I feel confident,; then I see a tall, attractive woman or
depressed; then I'm lucky to even leave my apartment but if I do I avoid mirrors and if I happen to catch a glimpse of myself, I shirk away in horror. Who does she think she is? What a waste of space! Pretty dismal, huh?
Kathryn E. Oct 23, 2006, 1:08pm EDT
Oh, I try to avoid sidelong glances. I prefer head on, when I am ready to face the mirror.
Kathleen**Hair is my LIFE!*** K. Aug 8, 2007, 12:56pm EDT
I always feel like I look better than I actually do. Losing 40# has helped but the process is so slow, I feel fat. When I see my photo +40#, I about fall off my chair.
Archie Freeman Feb 26, 2008, 10:49am EST
This question is definitely something to give some thought to...Thanks
Molly O. Oct 7, 2008, 9:21pm EDT
Windows as well as mirrors suck, lol.
Molly O. Oct 9, 2008, 10:59pm EDT
Coming by to say hi again and thanks for the comments! Have a great night!
Shaunee C. Oct 13, 2008, 9:52pm EDT
This really makes me think. With me it depends on how good of a mood I am in. If I am in a good mood. I could care less how I look or what anyone else thinks.
Sarah B. Oct 20, 2008, 3:35am EDT
Not nearly as often as I wish I did.
Sarah B. Oct 20, 2008, 3:35am EDT
Thank you for all of your many kind comments on my stuff! Trying to return the favor!
Molly O. Nov 18, 2008, 9:34pm EST
I've already been here but coming by to check out your posts again!
Molly O. Dec 2, 2008, 11:23pm EST
I just commented on all your most recent articles and now going through your older ones to view them again! Have an awesome night! :)
T J. Dec 2, 2008, 11:57pm EST
I hate my ugly chin
Molly O. Jan 17, 2009, 5:34pm EST
I've gone through all your posts now that I haven't seen yet.... now I'm going back to look through the ones I've seen already. Have a great day! :)
Lin B. Mar 6, 2009, 10:41pm EST
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