16.2.13

because it's me; because i am present.

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i like this picture. i like it because my unmade bed is peeking out in the corner and because the outlet is begging to be noticed just behind my left elbow. because the stack of books, CD collections, and vinyl records are 'photobombing' on the bottom left. i like this picture because my shirt is poorly tucked in, because my hair is horribly combed and not curled under, because the bedframe is too saturated and and the pillowcases don't match the sham, and because there's a bit of marshmallow creme creeping through the corner of my mouth.

i like this picture because i'm not in a studio, i'm not wearing clothes that i wouldn't buy, i'm not giving you pouty lips or smoky eyes, and my hair isn't perfectly crimped, blown back by an enormous fan. i know these things are all too stereotypical, but i like this picture. i like it because it's me in a skirt stolen from my mom's closet, with a necklace on my forehead instead of my neck. i like it because i'm present, because there is no underlining theme or art, but because i'm sitting on my calves staring out the window like i always do (stare, that is), wondering if anyone out there has stopped to stare back. 

xx, jocee.

22 comments:

  1. My goodness Jocee. I'm absolutely in love with this whole entire thing. Like, I just needed this right now. I needed to know that the "imperfections" I see in a picture of myself are meant to be there because they make up who I am.

    Thank youuuuu!

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  2. like, why are you so perf. even with marshmallow creme on your face and mismatching pillows. geez.

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  3. this is wonderful in too many ways.

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  4. Somehow, imperfection is perfect, and you are simply wonderful. That's my favourite kind of photo--people and surroundings being who and what they authentically are. Love it!

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  5. I love your honesty. I love how you connect with others, are so authentic, and are just...you. Don't ever stop being you.<3

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  6. I love this. you're so pretty. the end.

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  7. once upon a time.
    that time is now and i am loving this post.
    the end.

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  8. The outlet is in awe of your beauty. ;)

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  9. This is all so authentic & beautiful. I'm afraid the words to express my feelings have flown away. Love you. <3

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  10. Awe I love this. You seem like such a lovely person and this is so real. And I love that skirt! and marshmallow creme is delish :P

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  11. This is really relaxed and authentic, Jocee. Great job. :)

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  12. This is so good...I really needed this! :)
    Thanks Jocee, you're beautiful as always!
    xoxo

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  13. love this jocee. you're so real.

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  14. gah i love love you! you're sososo real. and i'm not talking that 'authentic real' that everyone is trying to be and being totally cliche. you're just you and i love it. don't ever ever stop. xx

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  15. I really like this.

    You're so pretty, Jocee, and the writing is so lovely. :) You're talented, that's for certain.

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  16. love this photo of you :) your writing never fails to inspire all of us. absolutely love everything about this post!
    -Jianine

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  17. girl, this is real, raw, beautiful, and simply ah-mazing. I really have no other words.

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  18. Imperfection is perfection in itself!

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  19. thanks for being you, awesome person.

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  20. oh. oh my. well this is amazing. and awesome. and spectacular. and just. WOW.

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