You may not know this, but I have an aversion to posting closeup photos of my face. I always admire close headshots that other people post, but they make me feel ugly and exposed. It goes against every instinct I have.
I did want to post something though with a short life update.
My birthday week has been...insane. I worked on Sunday, worked a 15 hour day on my birthday, had two meetings before my regular workday yesterday....and I've been getting up an hour and a half early every day to run 5k.
I usually rockclimb 4 days a week, but I had to crap out on it yesterday...it was just too much; I had a long workday, my dad was taking me out for a birthday dinner, I had a short story to edit, and my delayed morning run.....I could have fit it all in, but I decided sanity was a better choice.
Today I took a halfday at work, saw Harry Potter with Anna and friends, went climbing, and finished my edits. I'm exhausted.
I just submitted a short story I've been working on for a few months to Machine of Death. I've been thinking a lot about this publishing deal, and I want to submit some short stories to various collections over the next few months to see if I can't get my voice out there even as I'm trying to get my novel out there.
I get the impression that they're getting hundreds of submissions an hour, so it might be a longer long shot than I even knew...but I think my piece is evocative and strong...so we'll see!
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Little Rock Photo 23 months ago | reply
You're life is full of so many activities! Thank you for providing insight into your world. The self portrait is actually quite nice!
P.S. A belated happy Birthday to you too!
VKMUSTBEDESTROYED 23 months ago | reply
My first comment was before you wrote your caption. I agree with
K. Tsaklidis 23 months ago | reply
I agree with the last comment of WILL★REFUSE
Spare the talent and spoil the child .
jarmbrus 23 months ago | reply
Just perfect. Great photo, the lighting and contrast is awesome
pimpdisclosure 23 months ago | reply
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SaylaMarz 23 months ago | reply
I think the universe just folded in on itself. Watch out for the singularity.
Colonel Killgore 23 months ago | reply
Hmm... Singularities hold the birth of infinite possibilities...
Faerie Girl 23 months ago | reply
I have always loved the close up shots you've done, even if they are few and far between. I also love that a face close up can be far more intimate than a nude sometimes.
I told Mr. Princess to make you a birthday breakfast since you're such a busy birthday girl, but i don't think he got around to it...
David.L.V. 23 months ago | reply
That's a great portrait, really nicely done.
You have an amazingly busy life, wow- thanks for letting us have a glimpse. Good luck with the writing/publishing/editing, that's hard and impressive.
Ago48 22 months ago | reply
Great portrait!
pete92009 22 months ago | reply
Exposed maybe, but I don't see how you could feel ugly at all ! I guess most people are more critical of themselves. Good luck with the writing and happy birthday! The portrait looks great by the way.
shamas2 20 months ago | reply
nice pic :) <3
artclasmodl 20 months ago | reply
A beautiful engaging alluring face
Imhara 16 months ago | reply
Do you know that you're gorgeous ? Also, freckles !
The Majestic's 14 months ago | reply
Lovely!
j.sofia 14 months ago | reply
i think u look gorgeous
Marco de Waal 10 months ago | reply
Nice picture! Excellent!
Regards,
Marco
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M.A.Gibson 10 months ago | reply
Very nice shot, amazing eyes
nickso (www.hi-tech-photography.com) 10 months ago | reply
I'm so glad you posted this !!!!
It is incredible !!!
Tetley T 7 months ago | reply
Great shot! You are beautiful.