Thought I Would Post Some Selfies for You 🙈

Sometimes, we all have those days when we just feel good—maybe the sunlight hit us just right, our hair decided to cooperate, or we simply wanted to document a moment of confidence. Today is one of those days for me. So… thought I would post some selfies for you 🙈.

Posting selfies can feel a little awkward, especially when you’re not always used to being in front of the camera. That little monkey emoji 🙈? Yeah, that’s me, shyly putting it out there, wondering how it will be received, hoping it brings a smile or a connection. But there’s something empowering—maybe even healing—about allowing yourself to be seen.

For a long time, I didn’t feel comfortable sharing selfies. I’d criticize every angle, zoom in on every “flaw,” and let those thoughts silence the urge to celebrate myself. Social media makes it easy to fall into the trap of comparison, where curated filters and perfection make reality feel inadequate. But the truth is, there’s no one “perfect” way to show up. Sometimes the most real, raw, or spontaneous moments captured in a selfie hold the most beauty—not because of how they look, but because of how they feel.

That’s what today is about. Not validation. Not likes. Just a little celebration of myself, a little “Hey, I’m here, I’m growing, and I’m learning to be okay with being seen.”

The act of taking a selfie is more than just pressing a button—it’s about choosing to value yourself in a moment. Maybe you’re dressed up for a night out, lounging in cozy pajamas, or caught in a beam of golden hour light. Each of those snapshots is a reflection of the many sides of you. Sometimes playful, sometimes strong, sometimes soft, sometimes bold.

Today, I felt a little playful. I opened the front camera, smiled at the version of myself I saw staring back, and didn’t overthink it. I let the light catch my eyes, I relaxed my shoulders, and I pressed the button. Click. Then another. Then a few goofy faces. And maybe one with the pout I usually save for just my best friends. Why? Because joy is worth capturing. And sometimes, the little things we do for ourselves—like taking selfies—can be small acts of self-love.

Of course, sharing them publicly adds a layer of vulnerability. “Will people judge me?” “Do I look silly?” “Is this too much?”—those questions always pop up. But I’ve come to realize that no one is as critical of us as we are of ourselves. And even if someone does judge, what does it really matter if I’m proud of who I am?

Confidence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real. It’s about embracing the silly, the serious, the bare-faced, the glammed-up, the early-morning you, and the Friday-night-dancing-you. It’s about saying, “This is me, and I’m worthy of being seen.”

So, here are the selfies. Maybe they’ll make you smile. Maybe they’ll remind you to take some of your own. Maybe they’ll inspire you to step in front of the mirror and say something kind to yourself. Because honestly, we don’t do that enough.

We often think of selfies as vain or superficial, but I think they’re a form of storytelling. Each photo tells a piece of your journey—where you were, how you felt, who you were becoming in that moment. Years from now, I’ll look back on these selfies and remember the person I was: someone figuring it out, someone learning to love themselves out loud, someone finally okay with not hiding.

There’s something magical in freezing a moment of light, joy, confidence, or even quiet reflection. So if you’re debating whether or not to post that picture—do it. Not for anyone else. For you. Your story is worth sharing. Your smile is worth showing. And your presence in this world? It’s worth celebrating.

This post isn’t about filters or poses—it’s about honesty. A little peek into a day where I felt like capturing a few pieces of myself and putting them out there, nerves and all. Because if we wait until we feel “perfect” to show up, we might never show up at all.

So here’s to the little moments. The ones that make us pause. The ones that make us feel seen. The ones we capture and keep, because they mattered—even if just to us.

And if you’ve been waiting for a sign to take that selfie, post it, and own it… here it is. You’re beautiful. You’re unique. You’re enough—just as you are.

Thought I would post some selfies for you 🙈
Hope they bring a little light to your scroll.

And maybe, just maybe, they’ll remind you to smile at yourself today. ❤️