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Personal | April 16, 2015

Fun Friday: Camera Roll

I have a confession to make… Ever since Instagram became a thing, I’ve stopped publishing my “Camera Roll” posts, and I’ve stopped posting my “Camera Roll moments” to Instagram. And do you know why? It’s because I started comparing my Instagram feed to other, more popular, Instagram feeds. You see, I’m not that great at taking pictures, and my life is VERY IMPERFECT. I felt I just couldn’t compete. And that’s true, I can’t compete, but I CAN stay true to myself. So I’m staying in my lane, I’m going to run my own race, and I’m going to start claiming a perfectly imperfect Instagram feed.

IMG_5300Sunglasses

How does one end up taking a picture of themselves while pretending to look out the window? Ha! My friend and I were at our son’s t-ball practice, and we were admiring our other friend’s clear sunglasses (here). Well, when I went to purchase her’s online, I remembered I had also been wanting sunglasses with blue mirrored lenses. So I went on the search to find clear sunglasses with blue mirrored lenses. Well, I found them! And, of course, I had to show them to my friend from t-ball,  so viola! That’s how you get a random picture of me pretending to look out the window. I love my new sunnies. Lauren, this pic is for you. I hope you think it is as hilarious as I do.

IMG_5504This is just a little trick I wanted to share.  Every time I get a pedicure, at least one or two of my toes get damaged. I could go back, but I don’t have the patience. So I’ve started to embrace it and make the best of it. Result: Colorblocked toes. I’ve done a racing stripe before, too. Just a tip in case this ever happens to you!

IMG_5294One Piece// Two Piece

I purchased these swimsuits at Target! I love them both. The one piece offers great support for a large chest.

The following is not fashion related -ha!
IMG_3127See what I’m saying? Not a good photographer here. I should have put a strawberry on top, drizzled some syrup, and added some flowers. That would have made for a great picture. Oh well.  That doesn’t take away from the fact that this frozen french toast from Trader Joe’s is seriously amazing. A friend recommended it to me, and I’m recommending it to you guys.  It taste exactly as if I made it that morning. I love having something to add to my usual breakfast offerings, and my son loves it!  They also have the least expensive orchids around, and their chicken pesto wrap is tdf.

IMG_5226I was sitting at my desk, trying to work, when this one crawled into my lap. I love looking really close at my kid’s faces. I want to memorize exactly how they look, so I won’t forget all the little things that are so cute and special about them at that age…the bump on his lip, his baby teeth, his whispy eyebrows. … Y’all know what I’m talking about. Anyway, after capturing this, I’m starting a new tradition. Every so often, I’m going to take a really close up pictures of my boys. This way I won’t forget- hopefully…

 

 

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  1. Yolonda says

    April 16, 2015 at 11:08 PM

    thus hilarious and I can totally relate

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  2. Gina says

    April 17, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Hi Carly! I saw your post earlier when you were trying to decide about sunglasses, and you featured your mirrored Oakleys. I flipped out when I saw that you were considering my husband’s sunglasses from middle school. Two years ago I found his pair in a box but the arm was broken, and I have been trying to bond that arm back on ever since. They were super cute. But destroyed in the hands of a 12-year-old who could not envision that his wife might want those someday. I now know how to get my own pair. (And they will not have heavy scratches ground into the plastic, either, ha!)

    On another note: I absolutely love your idea up-close photography of our children. My little girls’ faces have changed so much. Even their little scars and freckles have changed. I am going to take that up. It’s brilliant.

    Thank you for all the inspiration!
    -Gina

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    • Carly Lee says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:52 PM

      Thank you for your comment, Gina!

      Reply
  3. Kathy says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Great post!
    Everyday life shots are the best:)

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  4. Kathy says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Great post!
    Everyday life posts are the best!

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:53 PM

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Jen Muecke says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    You are such a breath of fresh air! Thank you for your admittance of imperfection. We live in a world (and a city) where perfect is the new normal. Thanks for your honesty. and I LOVE the one toe painted a different color! Awesome problem solving skills 🙂

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:54 PM

      Thank you for the encouragement, Jen!

      Reply
  6. jill says

    April 17, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    Best post ever. For so many reasons.

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:55 PM

      I love it! Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Susan says

    April 17, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    I LOVE everything about this post…being perfectly imperfect is such a gift! Thanks for the reminder

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:55 PM

      I’m working on it!

      Reply
  8. Donna Baldinell says

    April 17, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    I love your imperfection and REAL-ness:). Thanks for “putting the real you out there!” I love French Toast!!! 🙂 hahaha

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:56 PM

      Thank you, Donna!

      Reply
  9. Kristin says

    April 17, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    Thank you for posting non-professional photos! I read your blogs for ideas and your writing! I’m not a photo snob. If you are in focus and in the frame, who am I to criticize? Trader Joe’s has so many yummy things!

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:59 PM

      Ha! I love it, you stay a non-photo snob, and I’ll keep posting “imperfect” pictures.

      Reply
  10. Margo, Thrift at Home says

    April 20, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    I love the idea of one toe a different color!!! Next time I paint my toes, I’m going to do that on purpose.

    Reply
    • Carly Lee says

      April 20, 2015 at 9:59 PM

      Cool!

      Reply

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