…the little things that make a face your face, except of course in this instance we're talking my face since when I look in the mirror I see me–a chicken pox scar, two cherry angiomas, a mole and a beauty mark…and I wonder (for those of you who know me) if you see them or if they're so much a part of my face–the one I've had as long as I can remember–that you really don't notice them at all.
Two of those marks (imperfections?) I like (is that weird?); the others I'd get rid of in a skinny minute if I could.
My favorite is the little beauty mark. I think it's just above the right side of my lip but since I'm not actually looking in a mirror, I can't remember for sure. It's felt tip marker dot size, and when I was little I didn't like it at all; somewhere during the Cindy Crawford/Madonna years I decided it was acceptable, good even….do I dare admit sexy?
My second favorite feature, once hidden beneath a hedge of thick, unruly eyebrows, is my chicken pox scar
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Yikes! Five minutes goes FAST! I don't even have time to complete a second thought! Lisa-Jo, aka The Gypsy Mama, hosts a five-minute writing prompt on Fridays and this week's challenge began "When I look in the mirror I see…." I thought about the subject for a few minutes before beginning; my initial thoughts were deeper seated and I didn't think I'd want to stop at five minutes, sooo, I kept it surface level. Literal. I did not look in a mirror before writing but I did take a picture after and I realized my beauty mark is on the left side. Go figure….I couldn't even accurately describe myself to a police sketch artist :).
Be sure to visit Lisa-Jo's site for her writing response and everyone else who joined in this week. It's fun, fast and a great way to cross paths with some new writers!
“Go figure….I couldn’t even accurately describe myself to a police sketch artist 🙂 ”
You made my heart smile! Love the idea of a writing prompt… sweet! Will check it out this weekend.
I have one of those “hidden” scars on my face from my doggy when I was two years old, but people never see it unless I point it out!
I love that you were sure what side your beauty mark was…I am the same way!
“The little things that make your face, your face” – yes, those things are precious. They’re like the land marks on one’s face aren’t they?
Love seeing *your* face in my space, Robin!
You are so pretty Robin. Love the beauty mark! 🙂 I also have a chicken pox scar. Yep… right there in the middle of my forehead! 🙂 Who would have thought my parents were actually correct in telling me to leave them (chicken pox) alone! lol
Robin, I have been reading your blog for quite a while and really enjoy it. My daughter is 16 and a writer. I have tried to encourage her to participate in some of the writing prompts that you have on your blog. Do you know of similar blogs geared towards teenagers that are safe? She might be more comforable with that because we are old, you know. 🙂 Thanks so much!
http://www.switchedonart.com/2010/09/imbues-warhol-style-15-minutes-silkscreen-mirror.htmlThanks so much!