First: Happy New Year and New Decade!
How exciting, right?! Okay, if I'm being honest, it took me a bit to feel it, that excitement. For me, 2019 was nice. The good things that happened over the year were Kidding aside, I really am excited for the new year. I love the promise of what might come, the fresh-start feeling, and - I confess -
Hang With Me, I'm About To Get Super Honest
There was one thing that occurred over the course of 2019 that was not so cool. I lost control of my health and gained a considerable amount of weight. Like 25lbs worth. I am at the fitness level of a ninety-year-old right now. I wish I was joking, but I'm not. And, if I'm being brutally honest, I hate how I look these days. I spoke
Yikes
My apologies for the f 'm never going to . any time
Can ya blame a girl for wanting just a little smoothy-smooth?! A bit of brighty and
No Crybaby Whining, I Swear!
It's only whining when you do nothing to change your situation! And I am changing my situation, one day at a time. But since I did some woe-is-me stuff up there, allow me to balance by saying this: I am ridiculously blessed and fortunate, and I'm grateful every day for this life I get to live. I love what I do,
Thank You
Well, my segue skill is not on point here, but thank you, kind people who take the time to read my posts and my books. You can never truly know how much it means to us writers. While I may not know your struggles and challenges, I know they exist and so my hope for you in this new year is that you have peace, patience, and love within and for yourself. P.S. One promise I made to myself when I began writing with intent to share was to be honest and open, good or bad. So, whether I go filtered or unfiltered in my photos, I can promise I'll always be real and authentic with my words and actions. ;)
Almost Forgot
The authoring stuff, duh! Quick heads up. I'm hard at work on book five in the Welcome to Chance Series and expect a February release! This has been the easiest... and yet most difficult one to write. There is SO much I want to tell you! But then this post would be the equivalent of a book. What I can do is direct you to my Newsletter, where not only do I give a sneak peek and an exclusive detail, but I'm also offering a chance to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card! Interested in starting the series? Image link below will take you to my website. Or click HERE.
Last But Never Least! Check Out Our January Promotion:
What's Next?
You'll find details about What's Next on our Monthly Giveaway page.
Be sure and visit on Jan. 6 when Kathryn Hills will present a special What's Next group post!
Oh, Elsa, we do have our ups and downs. Life is a roller coaster or a least a bumpy ride. I must say you look great to me! You have great plans for the New Year. My 2020 be a good friend to you. Congrats on your series.
ReplyDeleteI don't like pictures of myself either, and I don't know how to filter. You'll have to teach me. When people comment on my pictures and say, "But it looks just like you." My response, "Yeah, that's the problem." I haven't liked my looks in about...well, never. Maybe on my wedding day.
ReplyDeleteBut now that I am down in Florida (I'm a few years older than you) I'm happier in so many ways! Most of it stress from the day job is gone. Writing is front and center. Here's to you and 2020 and great things to come!
Wonderful post, Elsa, but honestly. You're too hard on yourself. The unfiltered photo shows an attractive woman without makeup—and she still looks freaking good!! Yes, to being healthy, but don't worry about the no makeup thing. You look fine.(And I'm someone who rarely goes anywhere without hair and makeup done!)
ReplyDeleteI could be mistaken, but it seems to me women are far harder on themselves than men. Or is that just my perception?
ReplyDeleteA great post. And you are so pretty! Health is so important, but having a great time is better than having your makeup on right. Happy 2020 to you.
ReplyDeleteHang in there! 2020 will be a better year for all of us!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. You look so nice, though, that I can't imagine being displeased with the image. I suspect we are always too critical of ourselves. Happy 2020!
ReplyDeleteI have the energy of a corpse that was buried a hundred years ago, give or take a few years. Karl, who never gains weight, bless him, ate the last of the chocolate chip cookies I stupidly made after getting off Keto. I have a fruit salad in the refrigerator (yes, I know, still carbs, but at least healthier than cookies. I keep telling myself today I will be good. One day at a time.
ReplyDeleteAnd you look beautiful!
It's amazing when posts can be about exactly what you're worried about. I'm in a similar boat as you, and I'm inspired by your thoughts and advice. Thank you! I do think you're hard on yourself, because you look beautiful in both pictures!
ReplyDeleteLove all of you fabulous, uplifting, beautiful ladies. Thank you for your kind words, support and understanding. Such an honor to be in your company❤
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I think you look amazing! As we get older we don't look like our younger selves and it can be a shock to see if reflected in the mirror back at us, I feel that constantly. My natural red hair is some weird light color now and so thin...
ReplyDeleteBut I admire your goals to work towards a healthier you. I have to do the same. Its inspiring sweetie!
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Elsa, in 20 years or so you're going to look at that picture and say "damn, I looked good!" I think you look great, with or without the filter. (Also don't know how to do that.) I can't argue with the desire to be healthier, but as far as looks, I'd say you're in great shape. Now when I look at a picture of me I don't see what's in my mirror. I see someone who really needs a plastic surgeon.
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