Oct172017

The Authentic, The Unfortunate, and The Unsightly Vol. 3

We are real people not trying to glam things up when we share here on the blog. If we were hosting a fashion blog, we would be showcasing perfect hair and makeup while sporting trendsetting wardrobes. If we were hosting a home decorating blog, we would share pictures of our magazine layout worthy homes. But that’s not who we are.

We are sharing those big and small – those Lagom Adventures- and a few of our thoughts along the way. They aren’t staged or prepped or glamorous at times. Sometimes we roll out of bed fifteen minutes before we are suppose to leave to meet up. Sometimes we do clean up and have a nice dinner out evening but we are still pretty normal when it comes to that.

And it when it comes to photographing or documenting those adventures, we end up with real life photos – authentic, unfortunate, and unsightly photos or outtakes. As my friend Gina would say WYSIWYG -What You See Is What You Get – photos.

Now we may take a few just to get one that is reasonably decent enough to share but being the down-to-earth, authentic, and honest girls that we are, we have decided to occasionally share a few of the other photos.

1. It wouldn’t be an “Unfortunate” blog without one of these hiking group selfies gone wrong. But this time it appears that I am the only one who is ready for the camera. I’m squinty but not super squinty. Crystal is technically ready but her eyes are closed. And Katie and Darlene appear to be clueless. Thankfully I usually take five or six and one turns out decent.

2. It’s a lovely time of year for the pumpkin patch unless your mom is possessed. Tanner and Auggie in all their cuteness are perfectly posed for the pumpkin patch picture. Oakley is clearly over it and putting up a good fight. “I dare you to try and get me to stand for this picture!” And then Katie is trying her hardest r to get that All-American Family Photo. But in the end she looks slightly possessed and like she may be thinking “take the damn photo now!!!!” Clearly this photo has more character than any magazine cover quality picture would have.

3. And if Katie is possessed in the last picture then she is part of the Blair Witch Project in this picture. Remember that movie? The movie were a few teenagers enter the woods and film themselves documentary style while searching for the Blair witch. The movie where we watched a girl cry and a stream of snot dangle from her nose. That’s what actually stands out at me from that movie – the snot shot. I digress. I’m not sure what Katie was trying to do here but it didn’t work. But hey we are here to share all aspects of our adventures and they ain’t always pretty.

4. And if we want to talk about something not working, let me share this picture. Here we are about three miles into our six mile hike and we actually have cell phone service. Katie answers a phone call and proceeds to talk for a few minutes. I was trying to be sneaky and catch the outdoor girl on her cell phone. In this attempt I caught that and an awful close-up selfie of me. In all my squinty glory while proudly sporting my four chins. Call me Mama June. What can I say other than – Real people here. Real people.

I must warn some of you now to look away. If you are not fond of feet please stop scrolling.

5. And last but not least – my feet. I have been told on many occasions that I have nice feet. My toes follow a nice biggest to smallest progression. I don’t have bunions or corns. As far as feet go mine aren’t bad. But this is my foot after our 20 miles in Indiana. The first big test I put my feet through. I had worn my new trail shoes which didn’t bother me while wearing them. But once I took them off, I noticed a blister on my heel and then that my feet and truly conformed to the sole of the shoes. So much so that I had the tiny hole impressions for about a week after we returned home. So if you aren’t a foot fan then I’m sorry but I warned you first.