Are you pretty? | Imamother

dee's mommy

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 1:40 pm

Well, my husband and parents think so, and sometimes my daughter thinks so. That's whose opinion counts.

As to what I think, sometimes I think so, and sometimes not.

gold21

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 1:46 pm

Yes I'm crazy-gorgeous. Of course. Duh.
OK well none of you can prove otherwise ;-)
Put it this way- nobody gags when they see me but nobody collapses from joy either.

oups

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 1:51 pm

sometimes. . .

Blue jay

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:12 pm

I feel pretty

Oh so pretty

I feel pretty and witty and.......

(Well you know the rest Lady

)

Blue jay

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:15 pm

Call me beautiful Cool

Pretty is so superficial. I think we are all BEAUTIFUL in our own special way!

Basimcha

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:21 pm

Mirror mirror on the wall

Who's the prettiest of us all???

amother

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:26 pm

I've been told I look like a movie star. I forgot which one. That was when I was 30 pounds thinner, though!

amother

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:34 pm

Yes.
Brown hair, brown eyes, olive skin, 5 foot 8. 125 pounds

amother

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:35 pm

Yes.
Blonde hair, green eyes, pale skin, 5 foot 4. 115 pounds.

amother

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:36 pm

Yes.
Red hair, blue eyes, medium skin, 5 foot 1. 105 pounds.

amother

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:37 pm

Yes. Green hair, bloodshot eyes, sunburned skin. 5 foot 6. 110 pounds.

amother

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:38 pm

Yes.
Auburn hair, hazel eyes, tan skin. 5 foot 3 and 115 pounds.

Blue jay

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:42 pm

Yes

6' 5'', 101.1 lbs, hair color....turquoise. and love to go deep sea fishing.

Sorry, I could not resist.

amother

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:43 pm

My husband likes my boobs. My toddler thinks I'm the most gorgeous person in the world. As for the rest of them? Let them keep killing themselves to look like movie stars.

Blue jay

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:43 pm

Thats right ladies! Kate Middleton eat your heart out!

101.1 pounds and over 6 feet tall!

amother

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:44 pm

I am very pretty and I'm also pretty fat!!

One is pretty when their perception of themselves is pretty.

Blue jay

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:46 pm

amother wrote:

My husband likes my boobs. My toddler thinks I'm the most gorgeous person in the world. As for the rest of them? Let them keep killing themselves to look like movie stars.

Thanks for sharing. It really is all about the b**BS!

OK,,, ITs time for me to back away from this thread! Rolling Laughter

Chana Miriam S

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:51 pm

amother wrote:

Be honest about what you think of yourself. Lets see how positive the self-image is for women here.

I weigh nearly 300 pounds and am 5 foot 2. My self image is excellent. It's realistic, to be true, and, while I don't particularly think I am the most attractive woman on the planet, I do think I am one awesome chick.

My self esteem is not based on my looks at all. I hear that I have insanely striking eyes and I personally love my hair (which hasn't really started to go gray but I won't colour it when it does!) I also hear I have amazing skin. My husband thinks I am gorgeous with or without make up so I rarely wear it.

My self esteem is based on the esteemable things I do;
I am friendly and open, with strangers and friends alike.
I do a lot of volunteer work and people know they can rely on me.
My daughter seems to think I have perfected parenting which I doubt since there is no such thing, but I am still glad she feels that way!)
I run my own business as a kosher caterer with high standards and the strictest of kashrut
I do so even though nine years ago I knew nothing about kashrut except the basics
I am also a mashgiach
As a caterer who does not work only under hashgacha, a rav at a major kashrut organization has recommended me to very frum people because he feels that I am trustworthy even without supervision.
My husband and I are happily married (we have ups and downs as do all couples, but we are happily committed)
My husband is regularly awestruck at what I can accomplish in my life. Awestruck.
I am a leader in my community
I am a good daughter
I am currently training to walk a half marathon. Yes, at my weight. Yes, at my age. No, I am not insane. My blog is listed elsewhere on imamother under blogs.
I am a great cook.
I suck at baking, except bread and a few desserts.
I am a terrible housekeeper but my house is a happy one, in general.
I am an amazing researcher when I need information. Whether its about recipes or marathoning.

I am sure I could go on, but I am not going to because I think that's enough. I think I am a great person all around, one who has off moments as do we all, but who overall is willing to take on a challenge and live it.

So regardless of my physical looks, which aren't bad, why on earth would I base my self esteem on them? Because I am telling you now, there is SO much more to me than my looks to feel good about.

zaq

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:53 pm

amother wrote:

I've been told I look like a movie star. I forgot which one.

Godzilla?
King Kong?
Lassie?

zaq

Tue, Oct 22 2013, 2:55 pm

tell me you didn't revive this utterly inane, utterly counterproductive topic. nothing good can come of it.