Over the past couple of years I've reestablished contact with my first husband, the boy I met and dated the latter part of my high school years. We married in September of 1981, which seems like several lifetimes ago. (Well, I guess that's because it truly was!) We divorced about five years after we wed. After years of no communcation whatsoever between us, we now email occasionally -- just a friendly "keeping in touch" between those for whom so much time has passed that it is possible to view one another simply as old friends. This morning, I received an email from him, with the note, "Look what my daughter found!" -- and this little beauty attached.
Yes, folks - you are looking at Vintage Jen! This photo is probably circa 1979, which would have made me 17 years of age. A mere child, really -- albeit one sporting the ubiquitous Farrah Fawcett, Aqua-Netted-to-the-hilt hairdo in which I felt so very glamorous and adult.
I am certain that at some point, I would have looked at this photo and flinched at its datedness. But now it only makes me smile.
Yes, vintage me -- the young woman I once was. So uncertain of myself in so many ways, yet eager to reach and learn and grow. I've reached the place in life where I enjoy looking back and remembering who and what I once was. The hairstyle may be giggle-inducing, but overall, it is sweet to reminisce.
I remember that picture! I have one almost identical to it, albeit somewhat darker (the total Farrah man - I carried HAIRSPRAY everywhere I went!) What's funny (and sad) is sometimes I see pictures of myself when I was younger and think I actually looked good - who knew?! I sure didn't FEEL good about myself back in those days! It's almost like I have more self-confidence NOW as a middle-aged fat chick! But ya know, I feel SO much more CONTENT now! Again, thanks for sharing! I look forward to your blogs man!
ReplyDeleteI think you look fabulous! Totally appropriate for the times!
ReplyDeleteGood stuff!
i love it!!
ReplyDeleteI think you looked great then and still do now. BTW, LOVE the new header pic. xxoo
ReplyDeleteoh what a beauty! it's so cool to find something like that and the past comes flooding in :) ah... such reminiscence... such innocence... :))
ReplyDeleteSimply fabulous! Almost speechless... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo of you. You've got a cool blog. This is my first time visiting it. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLOL ... you should see my "vintage me" 60's photos, the "beehive" look, I too love the old pics. To be honest I think "age becomes you" Jen.
ReplyDeleteHow fun to get a blast from the past picture. And it's equally awesome that you and your ex are communicating. It's sad when people drift off and we don't have any connection. Hmmm..that STILL doesn't make me want to look up My ex that I married in 1981. Somethings are better left alone...LOL!
ReplyDeleteYou were gorgeous then, and even more so now.
ReplyDeleteAwww..what a blast from the past! You were a little hottie...
ReplyDeleteHow fun!
Jen,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kindness and prayers.
They mean a lot.
Melissa