Unfiltered Me<3
These are pictures that I love but have never posted them and I’ll tell you why.
1.) I can see my double chin from here🤣 but it was my first time on that horse around Christmas time with my cousin who’s learning to ride🥰
2.) I took this around the time I first moved into my apartment. My hair looks so dry and dead on the ends😂 and I look half orange. But i remember that day. The water felt soooo good and I ended up with a nice tan!
3.) i absolutely loved this place besides the camel that tried to attack me. I’m not really sure why I never posted it…the giraffes name is George, that much I will share😂
4.) This was after the rodeo parade in the next county over. We had been there since early that morning sitting on the horses. My body was very sore and I look like I was walking like an old man🫠 but I live this pic because it reminds me of that mare and how amazing she was❤️
5.) I love everything about this picture, I just never really found a reason to post it and it doesn’t make for good profile picture. But I love going and looking at it all the time!
6.) This was at the Grand Canyon on the way home from Missouri. My mom and I were talking a trip home and decided to stop by here. The only reason I’ve never posted it is because I’m built like a board😂
7.) This was in Florida on the same trip actually! I got chased by a little stingray and got to go for a nice early morning swim. I never posted this picture because I don’t like how I’m looking like the grinch about to steal Christmas😂
Just because I never posted these pictures for one silly reason or another, doesn’t mean I don’t find them good. I love them all just the same and would never want to get rid of them🫶
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It's so easy to get caught up in curating the perfect feed, isn't it? We all have those amazing memories captured in photos, but for one reason or another, they never see the light of day on social media. Maybe it's a 'bad hair day' in a picture from a spontaneous swim in the ocean, or a silly expression while riding a horse for the first time. I totally get it! My recent post was all about embracing those 'unfiltered me' moments, and honestly, it felt so liberating to share. But why do we hold back? For me, it's often a little voice saying, 'Your double chin is too prominent,' or 'You look like a board at the Grand Canyon!' We fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to the 'perfect' images we see online, forgetting that everyone is carefully curating their highlight reel. This pressure to be flawless can steal the joy from our real-life experiences. I remember that day at the swimming pool, feeling so happy, but then seeing the photo and picking it apart. It’s a habit we all need to work on breaking. Embracing your unfiltered self isn't just about posting imperfect photos; it's a mindset shift. It's about celebrating the genuine moments, the raw emotions, and the unique beauty that makes you, *you*. Think about that crazy moment trying to feed a giraffe – the memory is so vivid and joyful, even if your hair was windswept. Or the sheer exhaustion and pride after a long day at the rodeo, even if you felt like an 'old man.' Those are the stories worth telling, the experiences that shape us. Here are a few things I've learned on my journey to being more unfiltered: Prioritize memories over perfection: When you look back, you won't remember if your hair was perfect; you'll remember the incredible feeling of exploring the Grand Canyon with your mom or the thrill of being on that horse. Challenge your inner critic: That voice telling you you're 'built like a board' or that you look like the Grinch? It's often louder than it needs to be. Try to acknowledge it, but don't let it dictate your self-worth or your joy. Find the beauty in the 'unaesthetic': Sometimes the most candid, spontaneous shots are the most powerful. The one where you're holding a cowboy hat over your face, laughing – that captures a real moment! Share with purpose: You don't have to post everything, but sharing even a few 'unfiltered' moments can be incredibly connecting. It shows others they're not alone in their imperfections and fosters a more authentic community. It's a process of self-love and acceptance. Every time I choose to share an 'imperfect' photo, I feel a little bit stronger, a little more confident in my own skin. From chasing stingrays in the ocean to relaxing by the swimming pool, these moments are part of my story. I encourage you to look through your own camera roll, find those hidden gems, and remember the joy they hold, regardless of what society tells you is 'post-worthy.' Let's celebrate our real, beautiful selves, one unfiltered moment at a time!
