My Self and My Selfie

For a few years now, I have had people trying to "help" me better myself in many different ways. One particular kind of offer to help annoys me to no extent. This kind includes fixing me on the outside. I believe I have ranted a bit about it here! The most hilarious has been the "opportunity" I wrote about four years ago!

So, why am I bringing it up again? Actually, it is something that refuses to go away and plagues my life on a, more or less, daily basis.

Recently, there has been much discussion about a photo I submitted to the local magazine that hired me to be the content coordinator. I did the easiest thing and took a selfie. Although I am not good at taking selfies by any means, I made that choice. I know me best and I was going to capture myself the best way possible - through mine own eyes! And I did just that. So, there is me with no makeup and the way my hair usually is. Anyone can see that picture and know it is me!

Hans was the first to see it and he asked me if that was the picture that would be in every issue of the magazine?! When I answered in the affirmative, he took a few seconds before he said, "Oh-kay". ASid barely looked at the pic. Craigley gave me technical advice and took a couple of pictures of me to make a point. My friends, P and Y were horrified that I would submit such a photo! 

It didn't seem like my selfie had much of a positive reception. Then, I got the most constructive feedback from a totally different source.

It turns out the publisher, my boss, would like another picture as well. Now, I cannot exactly say NO to her! And her feedback had nothing to do with how I look, but more to do with the quality of the picture itself! And I agreed with her. So, I get to keep my picture for the first issue and maybe make a switch starting with the second issue in the New Year!

And I am taking a selfie again! And I am ready for the onslaught of criticism. As long as the quality of the picture is good, I am sure my selfie and “my self” are good to go!