My whole life, my smile has been something of a bother to me. When I laugh, I get this incredibly ridiculous overbite-laugh and feel as though my mouth is an atrocity against man. No matter how many lovers and friends say how much they like my smile, it has still been a sore spot on my face in my own mind. Over the past few years, I've become accustomed to covering my mouth with my hand when I laugh - especially when something is exceptionally hilarious. I've had numerous photos of me taken this way, hand over mouth with the giggles. But this photo to the right is the first photo I've really seen of me laughing out loud without my hand over my mouth. And to be honest? It's really not that bad. I look so happy, and really, that's all that should matter, right?
So, I challenge you to find a photo of yourself really smiling, really laughing. Post it on your own blog. Tell the story behind it.
Here's mine:
Two of my best friends, Brian and Liz, decided to put together a creative project of wonderful, day to day things to do so that one can never, ever be bored. One of those things was to write secrets and notes on a piece of paper, attach it to a balloon, and send that balloon on an unknown trip. We had already eaten at a picnic, enjoyed ourselves with kids on the playground, and blown bubbles all over the park. I was with two of my best friends, my boyfriend, and two other close friends who I love with all of my heart. We all spent the day laughing, telling stories, and enjoying the beautiful weather - Arizona winters are mild, to say the least. The day ended with this:
So, if you're driving on the 60 East and see those words, it's our message to you.
