Behold, “nekkid facedness.” And some flu bug that won’t quit.
Because, honestly, why do we care? 8 out of 10 human beings don’t notice if we have lip gloss, underwear or sanity in place on any particular day. (My dogs notice the underwear if it’s not there, only because it probably means they’re dragging it around the house or through the mud in the backyard like a dead squirrel.) I’m over the Yoplait girls. They probably look like this in the morning too.
Behold the dear writer pals who invited me to invite you into the realm of “nekkid facedness” with them:
Sweetney
Her Bad Mother
Oh, the Joys
IzzyMom
Mrs. Flinger
Motherbumper
Mamalogues
and
My beloved sweetie Redneck Mommy, who would have made me pee my pants every single day had we gone to high school together
and
The Mater, my hilarious and beautiful mama, who thinks we 30-40somethings have a lot to learn, and I tend to agree, except, you know, when I don’t and I drive her CAH-RAY-ZEE. Which is frequently.
Sweetney has a cool Flickr site for this very purpose, but man, Flickr is not giving me the love, so I am forced to post here. Sorry, Sweets.
The best thing about this exercise for me, well, I had too many cold and flu meds this morning, so WHAT I MEAN TO SAY IN GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT FASHION IS THE BEST THINGS ABOUT THIS FOR ME ARE
1) Realizing, hell, we’re all pretty damn cute—not by our 20-year-old-self standards, but by our current self standards—decaffeinated, unpimped or unprimped first thing in the morning, topical acne meds aside.
2) Getting to meet some of these other writers. Hellooooooo! I sneeze into a separate cushy tissue for you each! In honor! Achhooooo! Yeffff! I do!!
3) This really wasn’t very hard to do. And I’m going to tuck that away in my bra (when I find my bra again) and smile. Maybe there is grace at work, amid all this so-called aging.
Other bloggers participating who have Flickr issues, give me a shout-out and I’ll happily post your link to you and your glorious nekkidfacedness. I am just having trouble finding all your links in my flu haze. And for the record, yo, I think we’re all groovy beautiful anyway, all “eat your vegetables” and “brush your teeth” and “yes, I do smell bad today and someday you will too.”
We are Those Women. That is Real. Real is good.
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Hey, you look pretty damn good.
I just took my photo 2 minutes ago.
It’s a good thing I don’t smell bad at this particular moment. Because that’s about all I have going for me.
No, no, Jenn! The hat goes at the END of the bed!
I hope you’ll feel better soon. Happy Friday.
I’m tempted to show my nekkidness.
(Feel better.)
Oh Dear Jenn: You are truly BEAUTIFUL, even on your sick bed. I hear this particular nasty flu bug going around lasts for a while (as in weeks instead of a few days) so please take care of yourself.
By the way, I know it doesn’t probably mean a whole lot when your head is foggy with snot, and everything on your body hurts, but your blog a few days ago about the grocery store was amazing. I felt so humbled on many levels. I also realized that I’m something like a pre-schooler and you’re a college professor when it comes to writing. No matter what, keep writing.
You look great. I did this over at my blog too, but I’m not near as cute as you, darlin.
I dunno…I think you’re looking pretty decent for someone with fluiness — first thing in the morning, no less.
Feel better soon
even with the flu you’re gorgeous.
I have seen a lot of the morning pictures and everyone looks pretty damn good to me. I like your addition of the hat. The hat would be a definite must for me first thing in the morning because, frankly, my hair is a train wreck.
Okay, I’ve posted…a nekkid nighttime face. I hope that counts.
I’m happy to see you have a cozy hat on your head, Jenn. That is a good thing! I would make you homemade soup if we were neighbors. Did you try the remedy I suggested? I’m waiting for an update!
Oh. My. God. You’re all freakin’ gorgeous. I’m outta here……
Yep, they are freakin’ gorgeous … every last one!
You all have shinier hair than me. Also, I want your hat.
I rock the nekkid facedness everyday as I don’t wear make-up. Ok, maybe lip gloss on a super duper extra special occasion, but no other time. I learned a long time ago that I can get an extra 20 minutes of sleep in if I don’t have to fool with putting any of that crap on and trust me ladies extra sleep…..now THAT is a beauty aid!
(not that any of you need it)
Jenn, you look beautiful! I’m wishing you feel better very soon!
Tune in next week for “nekkid buttness”.
the beauty. freaking blinding already. even in sickness. stop. it.
and, i had never really noticed the “mo” part!
Freaking blinding beauty will cease abruptly when I take Spot up on his challenge.
(We missed you, Spot. Very much.)
I couldn’t do the Flickr thing either. I love your photo!
My face, in all its unaided glory is ——> here.
you so pretty.
i joined in the ranks.
Hey Jenn,
I enjoy reading your blog. Very sad for you & your husband. Even though I know it is not my place to offer advice, please permit me this one deliberate socially unacceptable mistake. I ask that you and your husband read “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate” by Gary Chapman. It explained so much when after kids my best friend turned into a stranger.
Best to You, JB
You are braver than any 20 something and twice as cute. Hope a weekend of more make-up free rest did you loads of good.
i was wondering whether everyone would be brave enough to take on spot’s challenge.
(and how do i say that i doubt the freaking blinding beauty will stop with nekkid buttness without it sounding oh-so-very wrong and twisted?)
i missed spot too and am glad he’s coming back to his usual razor sharp wit. i feared an impostor with his first post back.
xomox
You all are killing me with your stunningness.
Nice hat.