Well, that’s interesting, if only to me. Apparently one year ago today I registered to blog with WordPress. I have no recollection. But nevertheless, I thought I should forge ahead and do something out of my comfort zone to celebrate. Hmmmm…I know, photos. Of me. When I started the blog it was secret from my joy sucking husband at the time. Now that he is gone, in the spirit of full disclosure and authenticity after a year of blogging and knowing what all my pals look like, here goes, a face to put with all the crazy stuff I post. I will start gently with a photo my Dad took of me when I was about 2, just before he left for good. I remember the dress, it was my favorite, it had strawberries all over it. There were not a lot of pics of me as a kid as I was second in line, I guess the thrill was gone and the wheels were starting to come off of the marriage wagon. My older sister’s head can be seen here to the right. I don’t know what we were looking at, but it had to be pretty darn interesting.
And, this is me today. Seriously, about and hour ago, so it ‘s really fresh.
O.K., I am soooooo uncomfortable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a nice day 
You’re beautiful-then AND now! Glad you get to keep your joy:)
thank you elena! you are too kind.
Yes, a life without a joy vortex is so freeing! yipeeee!
Ditto to the above comment!! And congrats on “coming out”!!!!!!!
Thank you sis, just getting ready to email you!
TA-DA!!!!! You are beautiful!! Not something you should hide!! And as a little girl…how precious are you?????????? Congrats on your anniversary ( and for being so brave)
Awwe, thanks suzanne! I was actually so apprehensive that I left it in draft form thinking I had hit publish. I need help. :-0
lololololololololololololololol…you don’t need help you silly girl….
Wow, think of the money I just saved, thanks suzanne!
What a face! Who would have guessed you were THAT attractive.
Thank you Mike, filters are a wonderful thing.
Now that wasn’t so bad was it?
I’m dealing with it.
Thanks Jackie!
I amire your pride and your charming, authentic smile. So nice to meet you!
Well thank you alessandro!
My instinct was to protect the tender, contemplative little girl in the photograph, until I realized that you had already done that.
So nice to be able to associate your beautiful face with your blog.
Wow, thank you elisa, you are so sweet.
A face with the blog – nice:)
thank you
I like your photo even better than your avatar
Thank you! the avatar is under the radar, but I am training myself not to be invisible anymore, however, I will keep the avatar I think.
It has a cool Lichtenstein vibe – I don’t blame you for keeping it:)
Thank you. It was from a how to article on Photoshop, about a page and a half of instruction! Now there is another program and click, poof, looks like Roy did it himself! Pop Art Studio.
Well done!
You look exactly the same……right down to the sweet curve of your sweet face. Those of you who have not had the pleasure of seeing her in person are missing a feast for your eyes…….xoxoxo
OMG TS! I can’t believe you said that! xoxo
I meant it.
Xoxoxo
well, thank you xoxo!
Dearest Christina, you are beautiful, so beautiful… The beauty of your heart shines on your face. I loved this little one too
so serious… Blessing and Happiness dearest, Thank you, love, nia
wow nia, what a wonderful compliment,thank you my beautiful friend, xoxo
From a beautiful baby girl to a beautiful women… with looks like that you should not be afraid to show yourself… your avatar makes you look a fun loving, almost naughty person… your photo tells the story of a beautiful, fun loving person and now gives your comments on my blog so much more meaning… I’m please to meet you at last…
Thank you bulldog! Mini me, and I are touched by your generous and sweet comments and you are perceptive, I am naughty
Oh you are gorgeous!!!! in both pictures….
Wow, thank you Michelle, I think YOU are gorgeous! *Hugs*
Don’t be uncomfortable, you look fantastic, now and back then. Great to see pictures of you. I wish you all the best for the new year
Thank you Otto, I appreciate it very much! I wish you a wonderful and creative 2013 my friend. I look forward to your inspiration.
You look mah-velous, dahling. Truly. Beautiful
well thank you so very much!
It’s nice to have a face to put with a story. So pleased to meet you!
Well very nice to meet you too Naomi, thank you!