Fight the Frump -Truthfulness in self portraiting

**Good news- we drove to Nashville, found a house, managed to rent it with the 5 monkeys in tow and then drove back to Knoxville last night. Woot! Bad News- I totally got lost in Twittergate 2008 and was too lazy to do a decent Fight the Frump. So, without anything of use to provide, what was I to do? I dug deep in the archives to give y'all a laugh.Enjoy!**

The whole mommy-blogging internet is on fire with truthful self-portraits. You roll out of bed and take a photo in your bathroom mirror. Her royal bloggy highness, Sweetney, started in all with this post. It's no secret that I hate to be left out. But, could I really do it? Am I that brave?

I had to think about it.

I would like to portray myself like, oh I don't know, say... Heidi Klum. All supa-fab and gorgeous. I know the wonderful Friends of Fussy wouldn't let me put on airs. I would get a virtual smackdown from my readers for being a fraud!

Well, there are little things called legalities. Heidi's attorneys say I can't pretend to be her or they'll file that lawsuit...

Bummer, there goes that idea.

What could a self-respecting, attention-grabbing, semi-shameless Mommy Blogger do?

I was forced to to make a decision.

Could I overcome my vanity, my fragile ego and my shallow sense of self and put an actual photo first thing in the morning on my site for thousands to see?

I did it! Here I am first thing in the morning.

No make-up, no hairbrush, no photoshopping.

Wait for it.

Wait for it...

   

What? You thought Mrs. Fussypants would really join in? Pshaw!

I thought y'all knew me better than that!

Now, it is up to you, save the Friday Fight the Frump, and give some brilliant frump fighting ideas. Remember to give your name and topic on the first line and specific URL on the second. And, of course, link back here.

What? You thought I didn't notice how lovely you look today?  Looking great, baby! Rawr Rawr!

Love, Fuss

 

**Please link up in the comment section. Lately, our favorite boyfriend, MR. Linky, keeps dying on us. I am so sorry. Sometimes he & Typepad do not get along. I'll contact Mr. Linky for help! ;)**

Comments

[Colleen - Mommy Always Wins]

This week I got rid of the old craptastic purse and got some supa-cute new ones!
http://mommyalwayswins.blogspot.com/2008/07/i-think-im-turning-into-girl.html

[karla]

Feeling Frumpy? My post this week will put some sass back in your step.

http://karlascrazylife.blogspot.com/2008/07/if-you-can-join-beat.html

[Kim H.]

Pulling weeds or even cleaning, you'll feel better with your "lips on"! :)

http://itsadogandponyshow.blogspot.com/2008/07/fighting-frump-with-mrs-fussypants.html

[Kim H.]

Fus~

Congrats on finding a humble abode for your family! You are awesome - taking five kids to house hunt. My hero! :)

And always remember, home is where you hang your hat. And girl, you can work the hat!

[Michelle@Life with Three]

Ever wonder if the Ped Egg really works? I'll let you in on the secret to smooth tootsies!

http://www.chic-critique.com/2008/07/baring-my-sole.html

[sweetney]

AWESOME. and now we should discuss our shared family vacation to Barbados, right? ;)

[Darla - UltraBeautyBoutique]

Giving away TWO Veet products to TWO different people for your frump comment!

http://ultrabeautyboutique.com/2008/07/25/fighting-the-frump-veet-update-2-giveaways/

CONGRATS on finding a house!!!

[T with Honey]

Fussy, have I told you how brilliant you are? No? Well, consider it done (along with a little award over at my place).

[Carrott]

Laughter really is the best medicine..check out what I think is funny, and possibly feel less frumpy in the process!

www.abehunin.blogspot.com

(Congrats on having a place to live.....no more Gypsy Fussy!)

[catnip]

Well, I didn't exactly fight the frump, but coincidentally, I put a photo of myself on my blog for the very first time last night. It was taken five years ago, and *gasp* sans makeup.
http://www.catnipandcoffee.com/2008/07/24/me/

[chic mummy]

I've just tagged you for the 2008 Premio Award - you can check my blog for details

http://chicmummy.blogspot.com

sarah

[Lisa@blessedwithgrace]

Congrats, God is definately in control.
Check out
Lisa @BlessedwithGrace (Grace's Style Tips-Friday_
http://www.blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com

[JackieW. transplanted Okie (Buried in Legos)]

http://officiallyunofficialpwfans.blogspot.com/2008/07/fight-frump-with-fussy-black-brown.html

Hope you don't have to move for awhile unless you become a home owner again.

[Tara]

My favorite face-beautifying product!

http://www.thewell-roundedwoman.com/2008/07/st-ives-best-and-worst.html

[Amy Beth @ Ministry So Fabulous!]

Fussy?!? Are you from KNOXVILLE?!?! Because that's where I'm from!!!

[Leanne]

Come wax with me.

http://seethewoodsandthetrees.blogspot.com/2008/07/fight-frump-excrutiating-agony.html

[Jenni Wilson]

You are too hilarious for words.

[The Nester]

Ok, I'm a few days behind and just read the big news!!! Oh, fussy I am beyond thrilled for you and you get to go back to your town!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yippie!

I just know that your new little rental will be such a blessing to you. I am getting the best sleep of my life in our cheapo rental and there are so many great things about having a smaller house. What a delight that your man will have a job--you don't think about how vital that is until you don't have it. Praise God! This is making my entire weekend!

[Kim Priestap]

I laughed out loud at the Nick Nolte picture because I resemble that in the morning. Frightening, I know.

[Kim @ Up North Mommy]

I laughed out loud at the Nick Nolte picture because I resemble that in the morning. Frightening, I know.

[Dorothy Stahlnecker]

This was great...and I also loved the Nick photo... You are brave going with five kids as well....

Shows you have patience....something I lack..

Dorothy from grammology
grammology.com

[Mrs.D]

oh nick nolte... probably the WORST/funniest mug shot of all time. I love it, and I too, look a bit nolteish in the a.m. That's what makeup and hairspray's for, right? No shame, no shame.