Facing Myself
You know, I come up with these ideas over at my other blog, Wrapped Emotions, and then realize "Oh, I have to do this, too". There was a bit of second guessing myself this week, but when my project was underway things didn't seem so bad. As a matter of fact, Melody likes Melody. (visit the blog for full project details)
Some days in my view everything is wrong with me. Some days I view myself as a good person who has it all pretty well together. Some days I like the way I look. Some days I don't. Some days I cannot even hold a thought long enough to know what I think. But the bottom line is I am a happy person who has a family that loves her. Thanks to good genes the old face ain't too shabby, and I've earned every charming characteristic it displays.
This project did not challenge me to the point of tears as I originally felt it might. I don't have any deep insights or revelations about myself. I suppose that surmises to say despite the trials of my day to day life and the accompanying stress, Melody is happy with who she is and where she is. Aging has it's perks.
Non-edited except to convert to black and white, here I am...
Printed, traced and scanned back into the computer...
"I want to express my age and be authentic. Why do so many people follow somebody else's idea of what is attractive?" --Diane Keaton
I *heart* Diane Keaton.
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You look beautiful and wonderful job on your line drawing! Wonderful words as well...as usual. Diane's quote is fantastic, and oh so true.
I am hoping to get to this tonight, otherwise I may be coming in under the wire on Sunday.
Posted by: Stacy | November 09, 2007 at 05:56 PM
Absolutely beautiful and what a great idea!
Posted by: Rachel | November 09, 2007 at 07:34 PM
You look just as beautiful in your drawing as you do in your photo! Being Authentic - That's what it's all about!
Posted by: Sheila / Kiki36 | November 09, 2007 at 09:28 PM
I love the second paragraph of your post I feel the same way most of the time! I never feel the same way about myself day to day, if I can even think straight long enough to notice myself! I really like your picture you are beautiful woman! You have a wonderful smile and I thank you for these great projects! :)
Posted by: Leanne aka Phoenix | November 09, 2007 at 09:37 PM
Good job, Melody! You have a way with words that I admire. I'm scared to do this post....because I originally said I wouldn't put my face on my blog. Maybe I can do it a little differently.
Posted by: Jennifer Brimmage | November 09, 2007 at 11:37 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by and clicking on my little "messy princess".
I love your post. Diane Keaton is an inspiration to all women. She is the epitome of grace and aging naturally and gracefully.
I love this and applaud you for doing it!
Posted by: Rachel | November 10, 2007 at 12:40 AM
You are lovely!!! Great quote by Diane, we should all look at aging in the same way. We are getting better and better! Love your line drawing!
Posted by: ZudaGay | November 10, 2007 at 09:39 AM
this is amazing you are so creative, THAT needs to be framed, you sure are beautiful!
Posted by: Sara | November 10, 2007 at 04:02 PM
Wow Melody ! This is amazing ! The photo that you took is fantastic and I love the way it looks once you put the lines on it ! You truly are beautiful. I can see that on the outside and I know it is true on the inside ! Great job ! I'm so enjoying the projects you give us on wrapped emotions ! Can't wait to see what next week brings ! ~Bon
Posted by: Bonnie | November 10, 2007 at 04:28 PM
you look (and are) awesome! beautiful post. i feel like we get such horrible messages from the world that we are "supposted" to hate ourselves, our looks, our lines...bravo to you for loving yourself!
i think this week is my first w.e. post that i'm not doing -- not because i didn't like the prompt but becuase i just got so busy this week! i will be back, i promise!
Posted by: phyllis | November 10, 2007 at 10:34 PM
you are so beautiful inside and out!! Yeh, I feel differnt daily but aging helps. I like who I am too!
Posted by: Nesting Momma | November 11, 2007 at 04:17 AM
Well, you just look super! If that photo had made you burst into tears then you really would have problems. The project did seem scarier in theory than it was in actual practice.
Posted by: Kim | November 11, 2007 at 12:02 PM
You are remarkably gorgeous. I love it!
Posted by: LeeJo | November 11, 2007 at 02:39 PM
You are beautiful! I agree that it did seem like it was going to be scarier than it actually was!
Posted by: Chelle Greene | November 11, 2007 at 08:06 PM
What an awesome project, awesone thoughts, and awesome lady! You rock, Melody...and you're beautiful!
Posted by: Christina | November 11, 2007 at 11:17 PM
You look a little mysterious. How peaceful you are too. The idea was a very good one. I am enjoying the Wrapped project. Great Carnival. I hope this finds you all doing well. Remember to take a little time out just for you.
Posted by: Donetta | November 11, 2007 at 11:22 PM
I LOVE that quote...I need to share that with my mom who struggles with this.
Posted by: Maya | November 12, 2007 at 01:05 PM
Love that Diane Keaton quote and Holy Moley are you beautiful!
I love the look on your face -- an "I've got a secret" look -- or "I know something you don't know and I'm not going to tell you..."
Excellent!
Posted by: Mimipz5wjj | November 12, 2007 at 04:25 PM
It's nice to see a smile.
Posted by: killlashandra | November 12, 2007 at 05:13 PM
Lovely photo, lovely finished product, and lovely you! I love the Diane Keaton quote, and I love that you feel happy as you are. From what I've read you're an incredible woman, and I'm glad you have some sense of that.
Posted by: beingmade | November 14, 2007 at 02:10 AM