Being brave.
Susannah double dared me to take a photo of myself and post it on my blog. I pretended I didn’t get the email. I then saw Jennifer take her up on the offer and found out Carrie has been dared as well. I’m feeling the pressure mount and then, after Susannah sends another not so subtle email, I decided to just do it.
So here I am, with just teeny bit of Photoshop filtering, texturising and tinting going on. (Hey, I saw no terms and conditions). I often think to myself it’s funny how photos can seem to tell a certain story or convey a particular mood when the reality can be very different..hence I typed out what was really going on when I took this image today. (You might have to click to enlarge and read it). I’ve been wanting to do a personal project like this for a while so I’ll consider it started.
(Edited to confess, yes I did swap the colour for b&w and now my texture makes it appear I have stubble. Or maybe I do? :p I’m putting the dare out now… Kate from Inhouse, come on down..)
S xx
40 shared sentiments
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You look gorgeous! I wish I looked as fresh faced :)
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Truly, amazingly and perfectly beautiful we expected to see nothing less of you Sheye, you are always YOU!
Katherine
xxxxx
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It is great to put a face to the blog… you look wonderful (even without sleep!!), wish I looked half as good.
Warm wishes,
Tabitha X
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You look fantastic!!
You would be frighten if you saw me before sunrise…:)Well done, Sheye!!!
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If i looked that dang good, i would post photos of myself every day and be called vain LOL>>>>>>>> you are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! even if you are tired…….gorgeous sheye, you are absolutely beautifuL>
tara
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You’re pretty!
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so lovely. so so beautiful.
love, molly
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You are so beautiful!
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Stunning – simply beautiful!
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You needn’t hide behind the camera with beauty like that!
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You are VERY pretty! Photoshop or not…I’d love to have a picture of myself looking that nice :)
Is it March or April…I’m a bit confused?
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Oh. Sigh. That’s what will happen when you’re doing this at 11pm. Note to self: try to think.
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Sheye you are gorgeous!!! I wish I looked that good when tired!!
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFU!!! you need to do this more often… honey you should definitely be in front of the camera! xxx
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you are beautiful.
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Who are you kidding? You are BEAUTIFUL, Sheye!!!
You definitely need to be in front of the camera more often.
Sylvia xx
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It’s the catholic schoolgirl in you, I knew you couldn’t resist a dare and then a double dare.
That didn’t hurt so much did it? Now I want you to ask Kate to take some pictures of you with the family, AND you have to listen to her AND not complain. (or tell her how to do it)
That’s a bit of an ask isn’t it?
Well done honey!
xxx
ps and I like how you put subtle and not abusive, that makes me sound all saint like
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Is the ANYONE in your family who is less than stunning?!
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Beautiful.
I’m all about the eyebrows!
jbxo
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don’t ask me “how?”; but, somehow i happened onto your blog last night… i read most of it into the wee hours of the morning.
i have thought about ava all day… what a beautiful angel she is, and how blessed you were to have had that little girl in your life!!!
i wasn’t going to comment as i felt like i had invaded your privacy (but i couldn’t stop reading and looking at your amazing photography). i literally cried with you as i read…
but, i sneaked back into your world, tonight, and saw your self-portrait. sheye (if i may), it was like you were looking up, and ava was peering down at you. i could see so much of that precious child reflecting in your face. beautiful, simply beautiful…
love and blessings, dani (ky:usa)
ps may i add you to my “blogs”?
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And we wonder WHY your kids are so gorgeous? Well theres the answer!
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Sheye, you are stunning. So glad you were “brave” and accepted the dare! I know I didn’t look that good when I had toddlers! And not that I have teenagers…well, let’s not even talk about that. :-)
I vote for more Sheye pictures!
Tami, Nevada, USA
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Nice to “see” you, beautiful girl :)
xxxxx
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So nice to see your beautiful face Sheye :)
You and your sister have THE best eyebrows! I wish I could get mine so groomed LOL.
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Gorgeous…..I don’t think we should let you play this one :P
xxx
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You are beautiful. I can’t imagine looking that good when I am tired. Trust me, I can totally relate to not being able to nap when there is a toddler in the room! :)
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I love it! Well done on being so brave!
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Thank you for sharing your photography and experiences on this blog. I have enjoyed reading it and seeing your beautiful photos!
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I discovered your blog about a week ago but I don’t think I’ve posted yet.
What a beautiful picture!! :o)
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It wasn’t nearly as traumatic as I thought it would be, Sooz’s dare.
Are you saying she’s pushy? I don’t think I believe it. :-P
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You are beautiful Sheye. Thanks for sharing.
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You are amazingly beautiful, Sheye. I’ve been watching your blog for probably the last month. When I first stumbled across it, I probably spent an hour reading it, crying, then hugging my babies. This is the first time I’ve actually posted. It’s taken me awhile to process your story and to absorb your tragedy. It hits close to home because I have two young girls and cannot imagine what you are going through. You are so inspiring. I honestly am amazed and totally admire how you have carried on with your family, staying strong and striving to make your children’s memories positive and happy. I pray for you all very often. You are always in my thoughts. I think of little Ava a lot. I see the wind blow through the trees and think of her. I see the beautiful puffy white clouds in the sky and think of her. I look into my daughter’s beautiful faces and think of her. I am truly forever touched by her, by you, by your blog. Thank you for sharing your life. I pray blessings on your and your family. I know it must seem millions of miles away to be able to fathom the “why’s” and the “what-if’s”, but I 100% believe that God has his hand on your life and your family’s life. He loves you. I pray for peace and comfort, though there may not always be understanding.
I didn’t intend to write all of that! I was going to stop with the first line, but I’ve been waiting to share with you. Love, thoughts & prayers. From one mama to another.
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such a beautiful portrait so nice to see you.
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Wow! A self portrait honey! I know how much you avoid being on the other side of the lense so I have to say how proud I am to see your lovely face on your blog. As breath taking as you look in this photo I have to say its got NOTHING on your real life beauty.
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You are lovely. Your eyes are so expressive. Wonderful self-portrait.
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Gorgeous Sheye x
I can see all your kids in your beautiful face & also a strong resemblence to Ange..
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I am glad you got double dared Sheye, beautiful you are indeed,thanks for being brave :)
julia
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You asked for a suggestion for a name for your project – how about ‘beauty-full life’? or just ‘life’? Bella Vita means beautiful life and it says so much don’t you think? Your life has been dealt some serious blows and challenges Sheye and you have had to bear more than anyone should ever have to. And yet you give so much and your children are so beauty-full…
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omg – look how stunning you are! I’m so glad I didn’t receive the challenge. I LOVE how you added the stories on your’s and Luca’s photos – what a wonderful idea…
Take care my friend,laureen
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you look beautiful, you should come and play at spc.net you’ll see yourself in a whole new light.
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I love seeing in frames, I love the beauty in the ordinary, I love my camera, I love that when I see images I hear too. I love the latelight, I love finding moments I didn’t imagine and I love creating moments I did. I love learning more every day, I love sharing what I’ve come to know, and I love making pictures pretty.
I’m so glad you stopped by. xx
Hey gorgeous girl…all I’m gonna say is “Extreme Makeover” my a$$! :) Beeaauuttiiifuuulll!!