Who is that???

I got my dad's birthday card in yesterday's mail, and on the back he had glued a very old, small school photo, taken in 1978.

(Don't laugh too hard...It was the 70s after all, and in the boonies, and I was only 14.)

I know the photo is of my much, much younger self, but looking at it, I don't recognize it as "me," if that makes sense.

I do recognize the horse tee-shirt, though!

All I thought (quite seriously) was, Poor girl, you don't know what's to come in future decades. But of course that's a good thing, as none of us would have the courage to carry on if we did.

One thing is certain: I never was photogenic at any age!  :-P

Purrs from the boys and peace from me.

Comments

Katnip Lounge said…
So, you're a natural brunette, eh? LOL!

I feel the same way about my school photos. Disbelief!
You have such a cool, fun Dad! I avoid looking at my younger day photos. Kinda makes me sad at how my hopes and dreams got pretty much crushed before I even reached my 20s.
ANGEL ABBYGRACE said…
I don't even think celebrities like their teenage photos. We are all so awkward, really isn't it the truth? Teenage years are not easy, although we thought we had all the answers. If only teenagers knew how foolish they actually are.
I'm only laughing because I KNOW we can ALL RELATE!! I looked like a Tom Boy too (still do!) and I am NOT photogenic at all!
Barbara said…
Then, as now, you seem to have a serene look. You really need to stop with the self put-downs!
Anonymous said…
I have never liked a photo of myself. I think you looked like a fine, decent young lady! Your dad sounds very sweet...and proud of you.
Poppy Q said…
Happy birthday for this week Kim. To make 50 is awesome, and as I am in the run up to it myself (5 more years) I am happy to see so many people take it in their stride.

Hope you have some nice treats planned for yourself this week and you get some sunshine.

Julie and Poppy Q
xxx
Love the horse T-shirt it was actually the first thing I noticed about the picture.

Hope you have a wonderful birthday. And yes, it is a very good thing we can't see the future most of the time.
Rian said…
Kim, I like the pic... and the t-shirt. As for turning 50, it didn't bother me. Now 60 was a bit daunting and I'm finding the fast arriving 70 downright frightening. But that's OK... as I've read before (and paraphrasing), the past is - sad, the future - anxious, so stay in the present! And Happy Birthday!
John Bellen said…
You had the same colour hair I had then. But you kept your hair...

I know what you mean about not recognizing the person you were. I know it's me in old pictures but I can't get into my head as it was then. It's like looking at someone else playing the role of me at that time.

And my advice to the young me? Stay that age!
meowmeowmans said…
I think there are VERY few people that like pictures of themselves. Especially ones from our teenage years! You are definitely not alone, Kim. :)