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Why Haven’t I Shared These Photos Before?

March 14, 2022 By Janetti Spaghetti

Anybody that knows me, knows that one of my life mottos is: “Photos or it didn’t happen!”

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I love capturing all the wonderful highs andย  even the lows of life with a quick snap on my phone.

Many get shared here on the blog (particularly in my Sentence A Day posts), and the best ones might go on my social media. However, the majority are for my own enjoyment ๐Ÿ™‚ .

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(Which reminds me – a few months ago Miss 25 set up a private Instagram account purely for her own enjoyment, and here she documents her life in pictures – usually one a day. She shares it with only half a dozen close family and friends, myself included. Another version of my Sentence A Day project perhaps? Anyways, she says it is one of the best things she has ever done for her mental health as she can keep it real and doesn’t have to fuss if her makeup or hair or outfit aren’t “just so”. She posts lots of silly pics too, pulling faces and whatever. It’s nice to see her natural self compared to her carefully curated “public” Instagram account!)

So … you would think that when I got some professional pics taken last year, I would have been busting to share them.

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It was part of a photo shoot for my personal trainer, Brisbane’s only Body Positive fitness coach.

After we’d done the promo images we all got to have a quick individual session. Some chose business or corporate style headshots but as I’d had some done recently, I was ready for something a bit more relaxed and playful.

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I got the photos back in August last year, and while I like them, I wasn’t sure if I was ready to share them with the world.

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Why the hesitation?

Because I’m too damn hard on myself!

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I let myself be influenced by the body shaming culture we were there to reject!

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When you look at these photos, probably all you will see is that I look really joyous and like I’m having a good time.

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When *I* look at these photos, I zero in on all my imperfections – each wrinkle and bulge, my double chin, saggy boobs and VPL. Oh, and I’m not wearing any lipstick (it had long since worn off and I’d forgotten to take it with me).

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And so I’ve sat on them.

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For shame!!!!

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No, not that I forgot my lippy.

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Rather that I’ve been reluctant to show off these beautiful images because I didn’t look “perfect”.

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But I do think that they show the REAL me. Happy. Playful. Cheeky. Sassy. Fabulous. Fun!

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And in this final image (above) … I think I look TRIUMPHANT! Which is very appropriate considering it’s my one little word for the year ๐Ÿ˜‰ .

What’s your initial reaction when you see natural photos of yourself – Oooo or Ewwww?!

PS I believe that Mr 27 has a similar Instagram account but I’m not one of the privileged few to have access to it. Humph.

Filed Under: Random Observations about Life

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Comments

  1. Julia says

    March 14, 2022 at 9:24 am

    What the heck – these are the best photos of you ever! I can’t believe you haven’t shared them before – even with your darling daughter ๐Ÿ˜‰ You look absolutely beautiful!

  2. Janetti Spaghetti says

    March 15, 2022 at 8:11 am

    Naww thanks sweetpea. Haven’t I shown them to you before??? Naughty mama!

  3. Jan says

    March 15, 2022 at 1:06 pm

    Get outta here. You are fabulous. These photos really capture you. Frame one!

  4. Nola Lorraine says

    March 15, 2022 at 6:48 pm

    Brilliant photos, Janet. Reminds me of Julia Morris. She’s so much fun, and so are you. Who wants to be a stick insect when you can look as stunning as you do. You go girl!

  5. Celia says

    March 15, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    Love them Janet – you are an inspiration, and you look gorgeous xxxx

  6. Jo Castro says

    March 16, 2022 at 12:01 pm

    You look fabulous Janet! Joyful, triumphant, beautiful!

  7. Denise says

    March 16, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    These are absolutely the most beautiful pictures youโ€™ve ever shared! Huzzah!

  8. Lana D. says

    March 18, 2022 at 12:13 am

    They look fabulous and fun. Thats what i see

  9. Janetti Spaghetti says

    March 18, 2022 at 8:34 am

    Hmmm I hadn’t even thought of that … which one to choose?!

  10. Janetti Spaghetti says

    March 18, 2022 at 8:34 am

    What a lovely compliment, thank you Nola ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Janetti Spaghetti says

    March 18, 2022 at 8:35 am

    Nawww shucks … I’m blushing now!

  12. Janetti Spaghetti says

    March 18, 2022 at 8:35 am

    Thank you so much Jo – and right back atcha – I always love your photos on social media too!!!!

  13. Janetti Spaghetti says

    March 18, 2022 at 8:35 am

    They’re very me ๐Ÿ˜‰

  14. Janetti Spaghetti says

    March 18, 2022 at 8:36 am

    Yes!!!! So silly how we (I) get hung up on little things …

  15. Kim Leeson says

    March 20, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    Well done for having the courage to share. The dress is amazing, and you look radiant, lipstick or not!
    I can relate with being hard on yourself, but found this post inspirational to be happy with where you are in life’s journey.
    Thank you!

Janet Camilleri Welcome to the world of Janetti Spaghetti! Perhaps we've already met - after all, I've been blogging for over ten years now. You may remember me from such blogs as Middle Aged Mama, Redland City Living or Footprints. I must be the master (mistress) of re-invention because here I am again! Here at Janetti Spaghetti, I'm blogging purely for the love of it - and I hope you enjoy reading, as much as I enjoy the writing. So grab a cuppa, get comfy, and come join me on the journey. Who knows where we will end up?!

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