I was trying to get the perfect selfie, you know the one, the kind where you look somewhat effortless as if a bystander took it without much thought, but all the angles are good.
"Taking photos of myself and sharing them feels like a big middle finger to the comments that tear apart my physical appearance"
I'd take this one step further; it's like giving the big middle finger to MYSELF for the way I put myself down. When I take a picture of myself it makes me feel vain in a way that I deserve to be.
As a fellow human, who has taken thousands of pictures of herself and posted them online, I totally get this. However, I’ve swung the other way, to the point where I look at myself, and I’ve divorced that picture from my inner picture of what I actually look like. That sounds a bit confusing, but I am able to look at my pictures objectively and not be judgemental about my appearance. Of course, I still want only the best pictures to be posted online, but I don’t get upset if I’m making a bad face or look goofy or whatever. That’s just how I look sometimes.😁
I can totally relate to your reflection on the effort behind capturing the perfect "effortless" selfie and the balance between vanity and self-expression. 🌟📸 Sort of my daily struggle too ;)
"Taking photos of myself and sharing them feels like a big middle finger to the comments that tear apart my physical appearance"
I'd take this one step further; it's like giving the big middle finger to MYSELF for the way I put myself down. When I take a picture of myself it makes me feel vain in a way that I deserve to be.
Ooof I LOVE this!
As a fellow human, who has taken thousands of pictures of herself and posted them online, I totally get this. However, I’ve swung the other way, to the point where I look at myself, and I’ve divorced that picture from my inner picture of what I actually look like. That sounds a bit confusing, but I am able to look at my pictures objectively and not be judgemental about my appearance. Of course, I still want only the best pictures to be posted online, but I don’t get upset if I’m making a bad face or look goofy or whatever. That’s just how I look sometimes.😁
I’ve always admired yourexcellent selfies, Harry!💕
Awe thanks Sheila!x
This was beautifully written, so vulnerable and really resonated. Thank you.
Thank you Xue x
This is — and you are — incredible.
Awe thank you Rachel!Xx
I can totally relate to your reflection on the effort behind capturing the perfect "effortless" selfie and the balance between vanity and self-expression. 🌟📸 Sort of my daily struggle too ;)
Thanks for sharing! Yes I totally relate!