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:
so who would you look like?
TATTOO!?!!!!
mom is commenting! technology improvements
im impressed that mindy commented too. impressive
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.
I think you shoulda just punched the High School critic in the kisser. whack.
El Papa
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