Unexpectedly Confident Selfies Thread

[Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)
edited February 2022 in General

OK, so we generally all feel pretty confident when we're dressed up fancy or in clothes we love, maybe a lil' make up, our hair is looking good, but when have you been surprised by how confident or pleased with yourself you feel? When have you bucked social expectations of what is 'attractive' and felt pretty darn good doing it?

This selfie sums it up for me- straight out of the shower, wet hair, pore strips, no make up, hay-fever/allergies making my eyes water, but I feel cute. I feel good about myself because I'm coming out of a depressive slump and I feel able to do more than just the bare minimum to maintain my sentient skin-suit. I actually care about what my skin looks like! That was pretty unfathomable a few weeks ago, so to me this signifies that hopefully I'm turning a corner and that things will start to become easier. To me this photo isn't a reflection of my physical appearance, but it represents my mental health taking an up-swing.

So, when have you felt confident about yourself lately?

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  • edited February 2022

    Wow! That's one of the best photos of you I've seen, @BuggleBear. Not sure why, there's just .... something. It must be the je ne sais quoi.

  • [Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)

    Very droll, @CuddleDuncan ๐Ÿคฃ

  • edited February 2022

    Removed - and banned member after repeated warnings. [-Sid]

  • @Libra0 Unsolicited advice is off topic. Maybe start a different thread?

  • I almost never take selfies, but I did right after I got this new hat. I'm (just) confident enough to post it here.

  • [Deleted User]Gabriel2k (deleted user)
    edited February 2022

    @JoyfulHeart you look great! I've always wanted to rock one of those types of hats, I just haven't come across a place that sells them while I'm shopping around.

  • [Deleted User]WriterGF (deleted user)

    @JoyfulHeart I have two hats like that, one of which belonged to my Dad. Impossible not to look stylish in that :)

  • @WriterGF I know! I tried really hard, too! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜…

  • edited February 2022

    I've seen that person's other comments and figured it was only a matter of time before the ban hammer was swung. Thanks, @Sideon! @BuggleBear - that was such a beautiful pic! When I saw it earlier, I was half asleep so didn't have the energy yet to reply. Perhaps I'll share a selfie later. Thanks for the thread! ๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿซ‚ Do feel free to re-post the pic (if you'd like!) and ignore the banned member's comments. There are others who appreciate you and your thread and aren't trying to tell you how to run your life!

  • Thanks, green_eyes

  • [Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)
    edited February 2022

    I might get the original post and image back up later. @BuggleBear - I restored the original post, with your express permission. Thank you.[-Sid]

    I felt stupid for a bit, sharing something like that and then having someone tear me down so quickly. It was pretty demoralising.

    @JoyfulHeart that is a cool hat, and the neatest beard I have seen in a while! It's like face topiary ๐Ÿ˜Š

  • @BuggleBear Aww, you're too sweet! Thanks!!

  • edited February 2022

    Sorry about the other poster. On the internet no matter what the circumstances or how perfect we are someone will be negative.

    It was a fantastic pic.

    Solid pic also joyfulheart.

  • [Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)

  • [Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)

    Thanks @sunnysideup โค๏ธ

  • [Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)

    @JoyfulHeart did it make you drink water?

  • It didn't, but I'm pretty good with that anyway. I often drink close to a half gallon on my 8-hour shift.

  • [Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)

    It reminded me to drink water! (I'm usually the dehydrated bean)

    Definitely looking forward to seeing some more selfies, if people want to post them :)

  • I'm very new to the site and I just love the positive vibes I've seen so far! It's a breath of fresh air with all the negatives in the world.

    @BuggleBear @JoyfulHeart
    I'm so glad that you two are feeling confident, feeling yourself and I hope you continue to move up and over any other obstacles in your way. You're both very beautiful beings and I really dig that hat! Very nice choice. ๐Ÿ‘Œ

    This is a selfie that I feel confident in. I typically don't like going anywhere or being seen unless my hair is done, freshly showered and shaved, etc. I also don't let my beard get very long, it's usually trimmed and lined at all times or else my self esteem would suffer.

    However, my mindset has been shifting and I know that meeting goals is going to take work and have some uncomfortability along the way. So here's to growing my hair and beard out through the awkward stages, acquiring my dream hairstyle and beard, loving myself and others all the way!

  • [Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)

    @ZenEmbrace welcome to the site, glad to have you here!

    Love your selfie- you have lovely touchable hair, it looks super soft ๐Ÿ˜ it's worth being uncomfortable for a little while if the end result is of you meeting your goals, I think.

  • Thanks @BuggleBear for sharing this!
    I've been in a weird head space myself this past year.
    Glad to hear you're on an up-swing! Take care!

    @ZenEmbrace
    Your beard still looking on point, and I quite like to "embrace" the messy hair look.

  • [Deleted User]DeadGirlWalking (deleted user)
    edited February 2022

    Thank you @entwine โค๏ธ I hope your head space gets less weird for you!

  • I am so happy you are feeling better @BuggleBear You are a beautiful person with strength and we are cheering for you!

    Love the hat @JoyfulHeart you pull it off so well!

    Love the jewelry you have @ZenEmbrace !

    Such amazing people on this site I am so happy to be a part of this community! :blush:

  • My dog is so photo shy it's near impossible to get a good selfie with her, but I managed this one quickly enough for her to not notice.

  • Awww cute dog, I like that pic :)

  • Omg!! You all are so adorable!!
    Great idea @BuggleBear ~ Will try to find one... after I drink some water (and take my meds) ๐Ÿ˜‰

  • [Deleted User]KYtransplant (deleted user)


    My just in from the barn look earlier this week.

    Not taking a photo from today. My just in from the barn look today is splattered with mud and smelling like manure.

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