Perception

[dyvinesweetness]

I'm becoming more and more aware of how wide the difference is between my self-image and how others view me. I think this is true for a lot of people (at least in America). I know I watch my friends trip over things about themselves that I either 1)didn't notice until they brought it up and/or 2)don't think means that much in regards to their

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[dyvinesweetness]

"I think part of that is because I'm afraid of falling into that 1.5% in your 2nd to last sentence :-/"

Yeah, but what you're talkin about is not that though. Going from not acknowleding your attractiveness to feeling you're attractive wouldn't put you in the 1.5. The 1.5 are folks who think they look better than everyone else. But again, this is another situation where I'm tellin you something I don't do myself. =/

[dyvinesweetness]

"Overall though, I think people's image of me gets skewed once they get to know me."

Yeah, that's another component of it and I should've mentioned that. I know I have had moments where getting to know someone made me find them more attractive physically. I always thought it was weird and unique to me, then I realized it happens often when a lot of folks. It's kinda poetic when you think about it. And really telling about the idea I presented that others see the full picture of us, including our personalities.

"I'm not sure how much of your questions I answered... but I enjoyed this post."

Oh you answered it very well. And thanks!

"P.S. What's the news on the job(s)?"*sigh* I dunno. I just got back home. I had one of the 2nd interviews today. I'm still trynna bring down my anxiety. I've gone back and forth since I left there thinking that it was a good interview and that I had a good chance of getting it to thinking it wasn't that great and that I prolly won't get it. I really can't tell. I think in order to preserve my sanity I'm

[dyvinesweetness]

And thanks for asking!

[dyvinesweetness]

"just once I'd like to be approached by a random chick for the purposes of being used."

And when I offer, you turn me down. Hmph!

"Blah, I hate myself."

Don't you talk about my Jon like that!

[simplystef]

I randomly cut off all my hair recently in an attempt to balance out all the stress that is/was going on in my life...

Although I feel prettier than ever, I feel like its not "in" or what guys are looking for. I feel so stupid for feeling this way...For allowing something as meaningless as hair to have such a strong impact on my self esteem.

I think we all need to just get over ourselves, myself included.