I need to start by saying that pictures of me have never been among my favorite things... and it's not just been since I gained the weight either. I never remember seeing a current picture of myself and being thrilled. People will look at the same pic and tell me how good it is or how it looks just like me- and all I am thinking is, 'do I really look like that?!' (My kids will tell you that I do not have many pictures floating around out there...)
But I heard someone remark once that there is a good explanation for this: People are used to seeing themselves in the mirror. So when you see another image of yourself, you just don't look like you because it is how others see you, not how you see yourself. So as a matter of study, here at two pictures of me (and no, I do not think either is fantastic, however...)
Do you see any difference? Do you have a preference? Funnily enough, I do on both counts... and the 'winner' is the mirror image!
Huh. I don't really think either one looks a ton like you. I mean, I recognize you and all... but I'm used to seeing you moving and talking. :)
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