tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post3490954366887290544..comments2024-03-14T03:43:02.583-04:00Comments on EPBOT: Progress Report From A Voluptuous Firefly ButtJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30562461567618320222019-08-07T14:02:03.637-04:002019-08-07T14:02:03.637-04:00lol, is that Tim Tracker in the middle of that blu...lol, is that Tim Tracker in the middle of that blurred photo?! Don't answer! But if I saw him in person, I'd be as star struck as I was when I met you and John a couple of years ago at MegaCon! Cindy Hooknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1565983710872975122019-07-24T06:58:05.462-04:002019-07-24T06:58:05.462-04:00You and your husband are the only familiar recogni...You and your husband are the only familiar recognized faces to me and I think you both are beautiful!<br /><br />Put that negative nelly head voice in the corner and go shine in your spotlight. Hugs.KimberlyDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09703413352151196546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-72827237506622877652019-07-23T19:21:31.573-04:002019-07-23T19:21:31.573-04:00I am so impressed that you posted this! As has bee...I am so impressed that you posted this! As has been said, it's not a super flattering picture, but also not that bad. The impressive part is that you see that now too, and now we all can laugh at that *terrible* lighting!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853919891646695053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45790229311374994052019-07-23T19:04:55.711-04:002019-07-23T19:04:55.711-04:00Not only are you seeing yourself in a better light...Not only are you seeing yourself in a better light, you can see you're in a better light.Roll for Appleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15604715054965781639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50372617748357227892019-07-23T17:09:34.444-04:002019-07-23T17:09:34.444-04:00Example #1 of me being awkward at college parties:...Example #1 of me being awkward at college parties: we were at a bar with a dance floor and I kept staring at this group of guys who were dancing. I realized I looked like a creeper so when they made eye contact I told them I'd just seen them in the campus production of A Chorus Line and loved it/them. They were SO ECSTATIC they dragged me out onto the floor and made me dance with them, lol!<br /><br />Awkward story #2: at a sorority function where there was a photographer. I got SUPER drunk which was highly unusual. Looking at the photos the next week and apparently when I was posing for several group shots with my friends ... I thought it was a kick line? So every one else looks cute and I'm the drunk idiot with my leg in the air. Persimmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855247960271657628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-46061083226054269662019-07-23T13:27:34.425-04:002019-07-23T13:27:34.425-04:00This made me laugh too much; from the performers I...This made me laugh too much; from the performers I know, you're quite correct!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10718647109196234612019-07-23T12:54:29.016-04:002019-07-23T12:54:29.016-04:00Hey, is that the outfit you’ve tried putting layer...Hey, is that the outfit you’ve tried putting layers on for Mori Girl style?? That’s great! I love it.PinkieWelbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977890877665218258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-14786333591573636862019-07-23T11:58:56.507-04:002019-07-23T11:58:56.507-04:00You look like a cute, "real" girl. I...You look like a cute, "real" girl. I'm very glad you feel you're making strides. I have to say, I laughed out loud - NOT at you but at how perfectly all the "celebs," who it's easy if probably unfair to assume were comfortable and expected the spotlight, are in shadow. <br /><br />Of course, to be fair, some of them may well struggle with the self esteem issues as well. ssquireschttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401365779018193758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-42220159593624073652019-07-23T08:15:26.188-04:002019-07-23T08:15:26.188-04:00Your enlarged boob is clearly John's fault but...Your enlarged boob is clearly John's fault but otherwise I think you look fine. Clearly your Slytherin Loki dress look is way better, but I'm so glad you're able to laugh at those less-than-flattering photos.Pixie the doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13226568677561141113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-74074744498379537822019-07-22T16:52:18.764-04:002019-07-22T16:52:18.764-04:00As a former thespian, present theater-goer, future...As a former thespian, present theater-goer, future I-don't-knower, please note that most thespians are SUPER SHY. They may put on the aloof persona or act over the top, but truly, approaching them slowly, and calmly, like a stray cat and making friendly noises like "I saw you in that last thing you did and it was FABULOUS" will make them your BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE. They may even help you move.Granny Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31827140635793882912019-07-22T00:02:29.155-04:002019-07-22T00:02:29.155-04:00Oh, sweet lady, absolutely NO ONE is going to look...Oh, sweet lady, absolutely NO ONE is going to look at that photo and think to themselves, "Who's the chubby one with the lopsided boobs who stole the spotlight?" They're going to see smiles and people they care about, and remember a fabulous evening with friends. We're our own worst critics, I've learned. Debranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50154580277992927192019-07-21T08:36:39.840-04:002019-07-21T08:36:39.840-04:00Not the most flattering, but you still look like a...Not the most flattering, but you still look like a perfectly acceptable human being. Pictures of happiness never seem to be completely flattering- I wish we could change that because being happy is beautiful!<br /><br />I had been hesitant to share this earlier, but it feels relevant: it's a post I guest wrote a few years ago about capturing laughter in pictures. <br /><br />https://offbeatbride.com/double-chin/Lindsay Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803054494418705089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45098690200126991382019-07-21T02:29:22.161-04:002019-07-21T02:29:22.161-04:00Congratulations, ma'am. Many happy returns of ...Congratulations, ma'am. Many happy returns of this perspective!OvergrownHobbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683596916721077471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-40985883585313143842019-07-20T22:23:14.807-04:002019-07-20T22:23:14.807-04:00I would sell my soul to be able to smile as convin...I would sell my soul to be able to smile as convincingly as Jen is in that "bad" photo. When I'm in a group, I've been told I "radiate" how much I hate being there. So, well done, is what I'm saying. ABhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453148457015214004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61657304540813071622019-07-20T13:47:43.462-04:002019-07-20T13:47:43.462-04:00Shine bright like a diamond <3Shine bright like a diamond <3 Shaunnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915208439958699792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1729235277796123072019-07-20T12:36:56.166-04:002019-07-20T12:36:56.166-04:00So glad you're kicking the self loathing's...So glad you're kicking the self loathing's a**! Our inner mean girls are way worse than the ones coming at you from the outside. Is the 2nd a flattering pic of either you or John? No. But i read somewhere that it's impossible to truly capture the beauty of a sunset or rainbow. In this pic...you and John are Monkey Fishsticking (I'm trying to cut down on my swearing :D ) rainbows!blu_canaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803235329310722493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45706611219283463462019-07-20T03:34:52.499-04:002019-07-20T03:34:52.499-04:00I am SO glad you shared the pic--you would have le...I am SO glad you shared the pic--you would have let us all down after such a teaser of a story! I was chuckling even before I saw it, and will confess at first it was a let down. Because you look so normal! So stinking adorable. But then. . . with your awesome, painful and hilarious description in my head, I lingered on the photo and saw it through your eyes--the awesome, terrible spotlight, the awkward hug chub--it's all there. I love everything about this story and the photo (LOVE that color on you) but the best part of course is that you shared it. : ) ROAR. Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079902364989480862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-55959062526123730042019-07-19T22:24:40.583-04:002019-07-19T22:24:40.583-04:00I basically saw that and went, huh, pretty lady wi...I basically saw that and went, huh, pretty lady with a nice bust who is obviously adored by her man!Liz Comptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794343826659644118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-4535676410687318702019-07-19T22:22:12.674-04:002019-07-19T22:22:12.674-04:00Everyone has pretty much covered the photos. You a...Everyone has pretty much covered the photos. You are beautiful and a crap photo doesn't change that. You know what is even more beautiful? The amazing inspiration you have given to so many people. FOE is blowing up with photos of folks stepping WAY out of their old comfort zones. Stories of people who are putting on swimsuits and going out in public (myself included). So much great energy and encouragement, and so many photos of beautiful and camera shy folks who are feeling better about themselves thanks to your efforts. Thank you so much.Aunt Foggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09822854807566491775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-11262308839865856622019-07-19T21:50:52.040-04:002019-07-19T21:50:52.040-04:00That photo isn't that bad and you can absolute...That photo isn't that bad and you can absolutely blame John for the boob thing, he's totally pushing it up and making you lopsided. Way to go John! :-pZombie Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437368075850908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-91487788485668288962019-07-19T20:12:45.153-04:002019-07-19T20:12:45.153-04:00<3 I love this idea!<3 I love this idea!Ronjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464800282004201253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-57482902275089677382019-07-19T20:12:08.474-04:002019-07-19T20:12:08.474-04:00I was trying to figure out why she was holding a b...I was trying to figure out why she was holding a branch (part of a tree!) as well! Hahaha! Photos are never the whole story. I like to be in the middle in group shots & "Strike a pose!" as madonna said! I may look like shit, but I look like confident shit! Ronjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464800282004201253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-87728980117340027052019-07-19T19:26:56.994-04:002019-07-19T19:26:56.994-04:00^This. Seriously. Sometimes a pose sounds great.....^This. Seriously. Sometimes a pose sounds great...and then you get squishy funky parts looking wrong all over the photo. #1 You are adorable, #2 The anxiety of the evening makes it worse (Gets me every time) and $3, the closest person to the camera (no thanks to the extra light there) always looks bigger than they are. You look great in your outfit pics, don't let one random photo kill the joy you've had going ^_^ Ekio Locatiarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355763033998133832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30056324724654296282019-07-19T18:44:29.735-04:002019-07-19T18:44:29.735-04:00I always wonder if other people see me the same wa...I always wonder if other people see me the same way that I see me. I have friends who always look PERFECT in every picture, meanwhile I hate my hair or my eyes are closed or squinty or I have double chins...but my perfect friends always see their imperfections too, even though I would kill for their minor imperfections. So I've really just let it go because not everyone can be a supermodel, nor would we want everyone to be one. I'm okay with being the okay-ish looking one in the group and just remember the fun times that were had when that picture was taken. I'm a work in progress...Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038738912095539492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61761570234548603232019-07-19T18:00:32.629-04:002019-07-19T18:00:32.629-04:00I think you look happy and contented - yes,you are...I think you look happy and contented - yes,you are with people you don't know, but you have the look of someone who has had a great night with friends! The first thing I thought when I saw the picture was 'the green she is wearing is incredible!' Lilanoreply@blogger.com