Tuesday, February 07, 2006

Who am I?

Ok. So maybe this is something dumb to complain about but it really does bother me. I don't look like I am. Yeah this is the english major, writer, communicator blogging this rediculously flawed sentence. But seriously I hate that I don't look like who I am, what I am, what I am about. I think my image is boring and not me.

In high school I didn't want to stand out because my freshman year someone made fun of how I dressed; like to my face asked me why I dressed like I did. So after that I just wanted to fade into the back ground, and so I didn't do anything realted to "fashion." In college I just would never dress like the people I went to school with. Nothing against them, but I am not the kind of person to wear a skirt and high heels to class at 8 in the morning. I am way more edgy than trendy Dallas. I struggled trying to find my image.

Ok side note here. I am not saying that I want to become all consumed with what I look like. But it bothers me that I look young, and stupid and inexperienced, boring, plain and well everything that I am not. I just want people to look at me and know who I am, or have a better idea of who I am.

Now I am stuck in this jeans and t-shirts kind of trend that just sucks. I want to be so much. I want to be Greenwich Village, geek-chic, writer- sophistocated, a little bit rock, but not trendy. I want people to see the real me. I want people to see the intelectual, creative, fun, spontaneous, beautiful and complicated woman I am. Right now I think people see boring, disinterested, closed off, stuffy and the list could go on. I want to change my hair, and glasses, and make-up and shoes. I want to wear accessories, and get a tattoo... ok maybe I am taking it too far.

I am really just bored and want a change. I want to feel good about my self for a change.

6 comments:

Leah said...

so who would you look like?

Anonymous said...

TATTOO!?!!!!

Leah said...

mom is commenting! technology improvements

Anonymous said...

im impressed that mindy commented too. impressive

Terri said...

Annalee,

You don't know me, I found your blog through Michael's blog. We live in Katy (Texas)and met Michael and Leah a couple of years ago through the Cinco Ranch Church. Anyway, just wanted to give a connection so you don't think I'm a weirdo. I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoy your blog, it is one of my favorites. You are a gifted writer and sound like a fun person. Your newlywed adventures are fun to relive :) Anyway, about changing your look- just start gradual and be yourself. I think it's great to start with a couple of outfits that you feel great in. That helps you to feel special about "dressing up" for YOURSELF and begins to define you as you feel more "smart" and/or hip; you can do that without going over the top. (& I agree tatoos are not so great especially if you are ever going to have kids-i.e, stretch marks"). Nice to chat with you and I look forward to reading your blog.

Anonymous said...

I think you shoulda just punched the High School critic in the kisser. whack.

El Papa