Imperfections Make Us Special
The rips make the jeans!
Or at least this is what I tell myself to feel better about all of MY imperfections. Because this mantra would make me EXTREMELY special. Since this blog is all about transparency and “embracing” the little kinks, I feel it is only fitting that I share some of my “flaws” with you every Friday :-). Think about your favorite jeans and what you like most about them: My guess is it’s the rips and worn-in quality, not the perfect fold. In other words, flaws add character. So now that you are on the edge of your seats, here are some of mine:
Fabulous Flaw #1:
Fab Jamie
The picture in the “About Me” section of this blog is the most tan, photogenic version of myself that I could find…After all, I had to put my best foot forward if I was going to expose myself to the world. In actuality, most of my pictures are slightly awkward. I smile in front of the mirror and, you know, practice my angles, but I end up looking strange in nearly every picture I take. Please see example below (might as well let it all hang out from the beginning):
Thumbs up and gum frequently appear in my awkward pics (as does my BFF Michelle)
Fabulous Flaw #2:
Fabio likes his butter spray too!
I have an UNhealthy dependency on I Can’t Believe It’s Not Bu tter Spra y (ICBNB Spray). I genuinely think that most foods taste better with the ICBNB. I have been told that I solely keep ICBNB Spray afloat with my frequent purchases. Being a health and fitness freak, I am well aware of the fact that this magic spray is not magic at all: it is pure chemicals and it is horrible for me. But I’m hooked. As I often tell people, “I FIRMLY believe it’s NOT butter, but I don’t care.” The first step to fixing an addiction is admitting it right? To find out about more of my food obsessions, go to the “About Me” section.
Fabulous Flaw #3:
I am a slob. Between the working out, the working, the blogging, the eating, the worrying…I just can’t find the time to clean! I would post 10 awkward pictures of myself before I unveil the disaster that is my apartment. Let’s put it this way: When I visit my parents back home (in good ‘ol Nebraska!), they tell me they are bracing themselves for Hurricane Jamie to come to town. I’ll post a pic of my NYC apartment if I ever clean it, promise. For now, check out this pic from my old apartment in Chicago:
My little puppy, Ripper, sitting helplessly in one of the many piles of junk in my Chicago apartment...
Your turn! Share your flaws with me. Remember: Flaws = character.
Jame, that slobby photo looks staged! It isnt THAT bad. Touche on butter spray… the stuff rocks:)
I assure you it was not. We were moving out of our apartment and there were many messy piles! Little Ripper (the dog) was in heaven! I’m glad you like butter spray too. We should start a support group 😉
Doesn’t EVERYONE start their blog with their best looking photo? You still look gorgeous in the silly pic so I wouldn’t worry!
Neat idea for a weekly post!
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