Here I am
This is me
Stripped bare
No make up
No photo editing
No special lighting
Just me
No children lying besides me or on me to sway the viewer’s gaze away from my face and on to their adorable ones
I am in front of the camera
Not behind it
Showing myself in my natural state
Not behind it
Showing myself in my natural state
Slightly dark bags under my eyes – some of it tiredness some of it probably the leftovers from yesterdays mascara that hasn’t been wiped off properly
My eyebrows that need plucking
My top lip which could do with a wax
A spot below my mouth
The white hairs peeping out of my parting because my hair is due another colour
The sun marks and lines around the base of my neck and on the top of my chest from too much sun worshipping during my late teens and 20’s
My face – naked for all to see
Not perfect
Not horrendous
Could be better
Could be worse
Not bad for someone approaching their 40’s
Who has lived a good life really
Was once fresh faced and innocent
Now not so fresh faced or innocent
Had some wild nights out
Had some cosy nights in
Had some cosy nights in
Done some travelling
Been exposed to the suns rays and the cold wintry winds
Had lots of late nights and early mornings
Done a few things I shouldn’t have done
And many more that maybe I should
Laughed a lot
Cried a lot
And smiled a lot more
Been in love
Felt love
Carried two bumps filled with new life and love
And now facing all the challenges that being a mummy can bring
And all the future ones still to come
I have a lot to be thankful for
I am grateful for that
So here I am
Me, by myself in front of the camera
Something I don’t do very often
Something I don’t like doing anymore
But I am doing it nonetheless
Now you have seen the ‘real’ me
(well my face at least!)
I am Jenny
Pleased to meet you
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stressymummy
What an amazing post!! And you look fine to me x
Lauren_W
This is so beautifully written.
You are a very beautiful lady xx
Sandy Calico
The first word that came to mind when I saw your photo was beautiful. I didn’t see anything else. Wonderful post and lovely to see you.
Susan Mann
What a lovely post and you are so beautiful xx
Kara
Gorgeous post and stunning photograph – you are very beautiful!
Michelle Ashmore
Wonderful photo and post 🙂 xx
turningtroglodyte
Pleased to meet you too Jenny!!! Love seeing the faces behind the stories!
OneDad3Girls
Brilliant post and a beautiful photo
turningtroglodyte
For some reason it’s posted this from my ‘other’ blog. I am Helen from SaveEveryStep!!!!
Mama makes
You have such a pretty face, love how you describe yourself in this post x
Jaime Oliver
Jenny this is such a lovely post! and i am somewhat jealous you look so blooming good without makeup!
K J S
Fabulous post and wonderful photo, Jenny. Love it. xx
Tas
You are gorgeous stripped bare!! I actually scrolled back up after you said about your top lip…I can’t see anything!! 🙂
jfb57
Love the pic but the words are fab!!
Jennifer Howze
Beautiful
Aly
I think we pick faults in ourselves that others don’t see.You look great.P.S I’m 40 next year.
familyfourfun
You’re beautiful, your face is serving you very well ;)) and I can see anything on your top lip!! Xx
LauraCYMFT
Gorgeous post and photo. You look fab!!
Jo
Gorgeous photo. You look amazing!
motherventing
Absolutely no need to point out what you think are flaws. You are incredibly pretty, innit x
Stay At Home Mum ~ In Training
Lovely photo!! Xxxx
Deborah Patrick
Lovely photo!
Mother Goutte
Lovely photo and a great post! Pleased to meet you 🙂
Katie @mummydaddyme
This is a FAB post Jenny- I love it, I love the words, almost like it is you stripped back. Gorgeous. x
Ruth
Pleased to meet you too, Ms Jenny, tis a lovely pic xx
Kahanka
Nice picture 😉
Gailann Houston
Lovely post, pleased to meet you too x
Melissa from Talk About York
Lovely post and pleased to meet you too
Herding Cats
Great post and a fabulous picture.
HELEN
I read this first thing this morning & thought what a fab post it is….and you know what Jenny, you do not need one scrap of makeup…look at that face,,,,,no lines whatsoever. I actually think no makeup suits you better, you definitely have a natural beauty….damn I missed an opportunity to share a bed with you again! 😉
x
Katie R
This is beautiful.
Lous lake Views
Pleased to meet you too 🙂 What a great post, I love your honesty and openness
innocentcharmer
You look beautiful, fantastic post x
Bex @ The Mummy Adventure
you are beautiful and I love this post! x
Faded Seaside Mama
Gorgeous photo. Beautiful words!
Kimberly Fanson
You are my beautiful best friend without or with make-up. You have perfect skin, round and gorgeous cheekbones, perfect teeth with a stunning smile and an adorable cupids bow, but most of all, you are simply beautiful inside and out. I love this post, for you are fulfilling one of your New Years Resolutions in being in more photos . . . so go forth and fulfil another by sharing this with your Mum, for that is where you get your great genes, skin and personality from. Love ya, Kxxx
TheBoyandMe
I bloody love this post Jenny Paulin! You’re fabulous and one of the best mates I’ve had, sun lines and all. One of the most genuine and caring people I’ve ever met, a true friend. Gorgeous!
Tara Cain
What an amazing post Jenny. Funnily enough I didn’t notice any of the ‘negatives’ until you pointed them out!
Hello Jenny, you are fab x
Richmond Mummy
I think you look gorgeous in this photo, you even have natural eye-liner! Wish I looked that good without make-up on! xx
Emma Garratt
I think you look fantastic, regardless of age. Your eyes are very pretty x
pinkoddy
What a great post Jenny – and you don’t even mention how beautiful you are on the inside – and how it shines out. Gorgeous photo – can’t wait to meet you at Britmums 🙂
Karen Davidson
This is a gorgeous photo and you are beautiful! You may see imperfections but I don’t see any, I think you just look lovely.
Alison Pike
I see a beautiful woman who knows how to put a lovely blog post together. See you at Britmums x
Jenny Paulin
thank you and i look forward to meeting you x x
Jenny Paulin
awww thank you – i think we always see more faults in ourselves dont we? x
Jenny Paulin
*blushes* thank you for such kind words and i look forward to meeting you at last x
Jenny Paulin
thank you x
Jenny Paulin
thanks i dont look so good first thing when i wake up after not much sleep though!! x
Jenny Paulin
hello Tania 🙂 thank you so much for your lovely comment x
Jenny Paulin
thank you lovely and for such lovely words too x
Jenny Paulin
love you too bestie 🙂
hmmm i must tell Mum i know I must x x x
Jenny Paulin
thank you i felt compelled to just go with the flow and these were the words which came out of nowhere really x
Jenny Paulin
you are very lovely for saying so, thank you x
Jenny Paulin
thanks Kara xx
Jenny Paulin
thank you I wanted to be completely honest and say it how it is just as my photo does xx
Jenny Paulin
thank you very much x
Jenny Paulin
thanks Helen, i dont really where much anyway to be fair, but find i need more help as my skin ages!!! and its not too late to spend the night with me again lol x x x
Jenny Paulin
thank you x
Jenny Paulin
thank you and thanks for popping by x x
Jenny Paulin
thank you for visiting me x
Jenny Paulin
thanks Mirka x
Jenny Paulin
awww thanks Ruth and thanks for stopping by x
Jenny Paulin
thank you Katie. I wanted to strip right back just as I had with my face. be open and honest with my words as i was with my skin. (if that make seense!!??) xx
Jenny Paulin
thank you very much 🙂 x
Jenny Paulin
thank you x
Jenny Paulin
thanks very much x
Jenny Paulin
awwww fanks homie 😉 you are too kind innit???? x x
Jenny Paulin
thank you Jo thats very kind x
Jenny Paulin
*blushes* thank you x
Jenny Paulin
you are so nice to say that – thank you (my top lip doesnt look so bad in that light!!) x
Jenny Paulin
we do dont we? i have been blown away with how nice everyone has been and I dont see it myself!!! and yes i know you are 40 same year as me i recall from a previous discusion – month after me in July I think???? eeeeek not long is it???? xx
thank you for popping by
Jenny Paulin
thank you x
Jenny Paulin
thanks Julia – it was the words which meant the most when I put this post together x x
Jenny Paulin
*blushes* thanks Tas you are too nice. and my top lip does look ok here i admit, but when i look in the mirror i can see that it does need a little defuzzing x x
Jenny Paulin
thank you and for commenting x
Jenny Paulin
thanks Jaime – although i dont look quite so good when I 1st wake up that’s for sure lol x x
Jenny Paulin
thank you Mama, I wanted to say it how i see things x
Jenny Paulin
thank you kind sir x
Jenny Paulin
thank you Helen x
Jenny Paulin
thanks Michelle and for popping by x
Jenny Paulin
awww you are too nice *blushes* but thank you x x
Jenny Paulin
its very lovely of you to say Susan even if I dont see it myself x x
Jenny Paulin
thank you so much for saying such lovely things x
Jenny Paulin
thank you Lauren and for being so lovely x x
Jenny Paulin
thanks lovely you are too kind x
HPMcQ
Looking good lady, looking very good indeed x
Angie
Lovely 😀 xxx
Aly
That’s right.I shall be in denial