Another week closer to my 28th birthday, another set of childhood pictures dug out of the closet.  I have found some real gems on this adventure and some even better ones of my husband.

You will always have the classic “posed” pictures of your life.  Weddings, school pictures, senior pictures, etc.  You’ve been through the drill.  Tilt your head to the left, smile really big and fake (unless you’re Justin and you’re a stubborn brat,) sit up straight.

Those are the pictures for grandparents.  Candid shots are way more my style and apparently always have been.  Also, what the eff is that patchwork quilt-like outfit I’m wearing??  I guess I was a clown? Remind me to ask my mother about that one.

The face below is something that shows up almost as much as my thumbs in photos.  It’s my “I wasn’t ready because I’m bossing you around” face.  This also happens when I’ve had a cocktail or two.  Turns out I need to pay more attention when people are taking pictures.

Justin – seriously?  You look tortured in these pictures.  I’m happy to know you’ve done this your whole life and not just when I want you to take pictures.  I get it, you don’t love it all the time, but suck it up.

This is better.  You look like you’re actually enjoying yourself.

So after cleaning out the entire picture section of the closet (that’s what started these random Thursday posts 1st round2nd round, and 3rd round), I’ve taken away a few key lessons:

  1. Thumbs up is my thing and I just need to embrace it.
  2. While dancing, I’m a leader, not a follower.
  3. There should never be a picture of just me unless a professional is taking it.  Grab a stuffed animal, a real animal, a bottle of liquor or whatever is around you.
  4. Pay attention when people are taking pictures of you and stop talking.
  5. Make sure Justin is having fun and is interested in being in the picture, otherwise you will receive a stick straight stubborn man with a frown on his face.
  6. Last but not least, I need to do more with my hair.

That’s it for my random Thursday Thoughts.  I also realized that I’m falling behind on my goal of 30 miles in 30 days.  Here is my update – 12.79 miles (43% of the way).  Time to pick up the pace.

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