On Laughing At Myself
27 Jul 2012
Laughing at myself is something I try to do every day, and it’s not very hard at all. I am kind of ridiculous sometimes, as this ensemble indicates. This picture was taken way back in my early grad school days, when I went to visit some college friends in South Carolina. Under rather dubious counsel I bought both of these pairs of shoes and was then convinced to wear one of each of them to go out dancing. Good times!
This little incident reminded me of something I read in old journal of mine a few days ago. It was also from my early grad school days, when a friend and I had gotten cheap rush tickets to the San Francisco opera. He leaned over and whispered to me that he felt out of place amid all the glitz and glamour. I leaned right back over and told him that my shoes were being held together by multiple staples. For some reason, this never ceases to put me in stitches. Would that I had a picture of those shoes too, but memory will have to suffice. And it does! On laughing at yourself, I don’t have any more wisdom to share than this: do it early, do it often, do it your whole life through. It makes things so much more fun. Especially if you’re wearing shoes held together by staples.

Jul 27, 2012 @ 09:24:43
Ah, a girl after my own heart. laughing at myself is one of my most valued innate talents, and also the most utilized. Your post inspires me to go around the house photographing ridiculous situations to which I have contributed. And I may do that!
Jul 29, 2012 @ 22:03:15
That would be awesome! It has been far too long since we got into mischief together. And as for laughing at myself, I am sure I picked up that skill from your example! Thanks for teaching me that we are often our best source of entertainment.
Jul 31, 2012 @ 15:55:53
Now that is funny! Some sage advice as well. Thank you. 🙂
Jul 31, 2012 @ 21:07:27
Well, I have to relearn it pretty frequently, so I thought I’d go ahead and give myself another reminder. Love you!