self portraits

... are self explanatory. 

most of these are from a Luau cocktail party I helped put together with one of my best friends... which is why I'm wearing a lei. :)

once again, click on the pictures to see them larger.

I also wanted to repost something that Kaley blogged earlier today. it's something we did way back in the MySpace days of blogging, and I loved the meaning behind it. basically, while I'm aware I have flaws and that I'm not perfect, but I refuse to apologize for being me. I love being MandeeFoFandee, and I even love all the things about me that might not be ideal for someone else. 

I just copied and pasted this from my MySpace blog, and I didn't change a thing. it's amazing to see how independent and brash I was back then (this was January 7th, 2007... I hadn't even met Sean yet). obviously, some things have changed... mainly the parts about staying single and not wanting children and not being able to pay my bills (haha). but one thing is for sure - I knew who I was and I loved every bit of it... same as I do now. :)

I'm sorry that I'm not perfect.

I'm sorry that I'm too independent.

I'm sorry that I'm stubborn.

I'm sorry that I'm too lazy to clean my house.

I'm sorry that I'm mean sometimes.

I'm sorry that I don't give a fuck about your feelings.

I'm sorry that I'm too comfortable being single.

I'm sorry that I'm so selfish.

I'm sorry that I spend money I don't have.

I'm sorry that I'd rather lie on the couch than DO something.

I'm sorry that I eat really unhealthy.

I'm sorry you can't convince me to quit smoking.

I'm sorry that I don't see my family as much as I should.

I'm sorry for being a bad influence.

I'm sorry that I can't afford all my bills.

I'm sorry that I'm completely unorganized.

I'm sorry that I stand up for myself.

I'm sorry that I put up walls.

I'm sorry that I don't want the "American dream."

I'm sorry that I have no interest in having children.

I'm sorry that I don't cook as much as I should.

I'm sorry I'm not motivated enough.

I'm sorry that I don't want to work on the weekends.

I'm sorry for being different.

I'm sorry that I like fucked up things.

I'm sorry that I'm not into your band & I won't add them on MySpace.

I'm sorry that I can't afford to go out on the weekends.

I'm sorry that I don't believe in god.

I'm sorry that I'm a picky eater.

I'm sorry that I hide my emotions.

I'm sorry that I love gossip.

I'm sorry that I'm really nosy.

I'm sorry that I don't put up with people's bullshit.

I'm sorry that I don't have enough energy to hate.

I'm sorry that I deserve the best.

I'm sorry that I have high standards.

I'm sorry that I don't fall in love easily.

I'm sorry that I don't beg for anything.

I'm sorry that I'm a bitch.

I'm sorry that I'm NOT sorry.

 

Kaley also posted a list of things she's lucky to have in her life. I'm going to hop along that train too, but that's for another day when I don't have a million pictures to upload.  

stay tuned!