A Bit on Appearance & Self-Confidence

I am happy to say I think I have a healthy self-concept. How I know this? I will tell you. It has been on more than one occasion I have picked out what I think to be a cute outfit then fixing my hair and applying my makeup in a way I can take a final look in the mirror and be quite satisfied, sometimes I even think, "Uh huh, lookin' good...go get'em tiger" (Just kidding, I usually don't think that last part...usually). I will go the rest of my day accomplishing the things I set out to do with confidence. However, it so unfortunately happens that through out these days (I do have my ugly days, mind you) I should come in contact with my reflection in some window or church bathroom with those very honest fluorescent lights and I'm shocked because the dazzling image I had conjured in my head is not being returned in the mirror. I'll notice makeup mishaps, wardrobe malfunctions, misshaped hair, tired eyes or my particular favorite, all of these rolled into one (which is usually the case). Although momentarily disappointed, I figured there is no point dwelling on the negative, decide to avoid all mirrors and happily go back to my previously conceived image of myself. As it is much more pleasant. Anyhow, if you're having a hard time following me (which is good because that means I'm not the only one) it's the whole "If by chance you meet a frown, quickly turn it upside-down" philosophy: "If by chance you're looking bad, think you're pretty so you won't be sad".

So our band played at a Stake Relief Society Conference Luncheon a couple Saturdays ago. A very casual gig to the nicest audience ever. I, as I'm sure most people do, like to think they look good while they're performing, ya know, feeling a little hott, if you will. Well, unfortunately, just like a reflection, photos can burst one's good looking bubble too.

I mean...something like this is what I had in mind:

As opposed to this:
...ah nuts.

11 comments:

  1. I think that you beat Carrie Underwood any day, Morgan

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  2. You always look beautiful!!!

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  3. You are the funniest person I have met. I could not stop laughing. And the same thing happens to me all the time. One day, when I get enough courage I will post my "paparazzi photo". A shot so bad, that if I was a celebrity it would make the front pages with headlines screaming about how I let myself go. Only Sean has seen this photo and he laughs his head off every. single. time.

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  4. You are totally rocking that pink lei and you know it! And you have to share Autumn's paparazzi photo when you get it!! ;)

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  5. JASMINE RAE! What is this band business? I love it!

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  6. OK, that was the funniest thing ever. Hands down.

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  7. My favorite part is that you made Carrie's outfit modest! Jazzy you crack me up! I am happy you're still using your beautiful voice!

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  8. that is hilarious!
    My theory (and I've had this one since high school) is that all the mirrors in my house lie to me because they realize otherwise I would never leave the house. But the mirrors in public restrooms (at work, at church, at school), random stores, etc. are not in on the gag so I have the misfortune of seeing the cold, hard truth. And it generally aint pretty.

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  9. ha ha h ah, i couldnt stop laughing! thats hilarious! i love the modest clothing you added on carried underwood.

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  10. You are my claim to fame....so glad we were roommates! Love you

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  11. That's hilarious! I was thinking the same thing about lighting and mirrors and blogged about it before reading your post. I wonder if there's a way to take our home mirrors with us to show other people, "No, this is what I look like today!"

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