Write From Karen

Good Saturday! Welcome to my new blog. I had to move it, it’s a long story, but suffice it to say, I’m settling in and getting used to my new home – and may I just say, I’m liking it!

This picture requires an explanation …

This was taken in the back yard of our rental home in 1990 and before the kids came along, hence the reason you can see something that resembles a waist on me. My husband sort of MADE me pose for him. And when he asked me to assume a sex kitten-ish expression, well, this pinched/pained look just happened.

You have my permission to laugh – go on, I know you want to.

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Posted in Saturday Photo Hunt | Tagged Saturday Photo Hunt | 45 Comments

45 Responses

1. on May 31, 2008 at 4:12 am Sassy Mama Bear

   The hair certainly brings back memories. I think you are a beauty. Mine is up if you’d like to see the face behind the words.

   
   
2. on May 31, 2008 at 7:28 am Surfergirl

   Hi Karen, thanks for the visit! I love your photo! And i only laughed when I read your explanation of it–because you really looked fab–its a very classic 90s photo.

   
   
3. on May 31, 2008 at 7:36 am Sue

   Yep! I remember that hairdo! Used to sport one myself …

   Happy photo hunting Karen!

   
   
4. on May 31, 2008 at 7:41 am camille

   thanks for the visit! first comment for my first ever photo hunt.. i remember the hair..

   
   
5. on May 31, 2008 at 7:52 am AnnD

   You are beautiful! And your hubby is quite the photographer! Great light and composition!

   
   
6. on May 31, 2008 at 8:13 am carver

   Beautiful shot. You don’t look pained to me. Maybe a little bit like you’re saying, go ahead and take the picture. Still a great shot.

   
   
7. on May 31, 2008 at 8:14 am Jenn

   Oh, I remember those early 90’s hairdo’s! Your explanation made me laugh, you’re a beautiful woman!

   
   
8. on May 31, 2008 at 8:22 am Barbara H.

   Beautiful! I think I’d have trouble conjuring up a sexy expression in front of a camera, too!!

   
   
9. on May 31, 2008 at 8:26 am CrAzY Working Mom

   Puffy hair and stone washed jeans, yup most definitely from the 90s!

   Great shot, Karen!

   
   
10. on May 31, 2008 at 8:28 am June

    I sort of remember my waist. I never had children…mine just disappeared on its own! Thanks for stopping by Spatter….

    
    
11. on May 31, 2008 at 8:29 am Caroline

    Photo isn’t funny but your explanation is.

    
    
12. on May 31, 2008 at 8:30 am María I.

    Funny story and great photo!

    
    
13. on May 31, 2008 at 8:36 am feefifoto

    Ohh, the Duran Duran hair!

    
    
14. on May 31, 2008 at 8:53 am imac

    Wow – Great photo.
    thanks for visiting my blog and your kind comments

    
    
15. on May 31, 2008 at 8:59 am Carin

    Nice photo! and I like the new look of your blog.

    
    
16. on May 31, 2008 at 9:08 am Rebecca

    I like it. Your husband did a nice job.

    
    
17. on May 31, 2008 at 9:14 am Liza

    LOL, very sex-kitten-y

    thanks for visiting!

    
    
18. on May 31, 2008 at 9:31 am Randi

    A wonderful story and a beautiful photo!

    
    
19. on May 31, 2008 at 9:50 am Criz Lai

    Ok.. I’m not going to laugh but that hairstyle…it’s so so so… (please fill in the blank) Thanks for sharing Karen

    http://crizcats.blogspot.com/

    
    
20. on May 31, 2008 at 9:57 am pat

    Beautiful photo!!

    Happy Weekend.

    
    
21. on May 31, 2008 at 10:04 am Chica

    As long as you don’t still sport that hairdo, I think your going to be allright..

    
    
22. on May 31, 2008 at 10:08 am gengen

    You are also pretty Karen and i know even until now still a Karen that everybody knows. Beauty is really good but as long as you stay as what you are that matters….Thanks for the comments and i don’t have secret but maybe its just i am happier than before because i have my own family that always keep me busy and smile even the hard times. Take care Karen and happy weekend.

    
    
23. on May 31, 2008 at 10:19 am kaycee

    Thanks for visiting.

    I like the header of your blog, its so welcoming!

    I think its a great shot, & funny story =)

    
    
24. on May 31, 2008 at 10:20 am Amanda

    Hi Thanks for the visit! and boy do I know about the pre-baby hips LOL great Photo!

    
    
25. on May 31, 2008 at 10:34 am Fishman

    Haha…I did laugh. Although the sex-kittenish part didn’t really get through, you are still a beauty!

    
    
26. on May 31, 2008 at 10:41 am Lori V.

    Thanks for coming by & leaving some love at my “self” shot today!

    I love this shot… I love looking at hairstyles and clothes and remembering looking the same way. True-waisted jeans (maybe even “pegged” at the bottom?), shirts tucked in & then pulled slightly out… it was an art, I tell you! As was creating hair like that… I’m glad I grew into a style that required less maintenance! Hehehe.

    Have a great weekend!~
    Lori V.

    http://lorivillarreal.typepad.com/do_you_realize/2008/05/photo-hunt-saturday–self.html

    
    
27. on May 31, 2008 at 10:42 am Heather Young

    THat is so fun. Yeah–I am three kids down the line and know what you mean.

    
    
28. on May 31, 2008 at 10:42 am maryt/theteach

    Beautiful photo of you Karen! Don’t be shy, you look great!

    
    
29. on May 31, 2008 at 11:58 am Hootin' Anni

    Oh my goodness….this is ONE beautiful photo!!!

    My’s shared. It’s an “I’ll show you mine if you show me yours” type. Hope you can join me. Happy weekend.

    
    
30. on May 31, 2008 at 1:27 pm Karen of Sillymonkeez

    I remember the 90’s. I think I should have bought stock in AquaNet. LOL!!! Great photo! Thanks for sharing it.

    Check out my new meme about kids that starts on Tuesday. It’s called “Silly Monkey Stories.”

    http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2008/05/silly-monkey-stories-tuesday-meme.html

    Have a great weekend!!!

    
    
31. on May 31, 2008 at 1:33 pm WillThink4Wine

    If someone told me to give them a Sex-Kitten photo I’d have to hold up one of my cats! =)

    I loved your Catching Marshmallow Video above this, too! Too funny!

    
    
32. on May 31, 2008 at 1:40 pm Jientje

    You look great, but it’s the explanation you gave with the picture that made me giggle, rather than the hairdo!
    The hairdo is very 90’s!

    
    
33. on May 31, 2008 at 3:31 pm dawn

    That picture looked good. You did a good job posing, and yes, the hairdo is definitely 90’s!

    
    
34. on May 31, 2008 at 6:17 pm Leslie

    Oh that’s lovely! How is your weekend going?

    
    
35. on May 31, 2008 at 6:46 pm Secret Agent Mama

    AWESOME!!!

    
    
36. on May 31, 2008 at 7:47 pm melli

    ROFL! Not at the picture – but certainly at your explanation!!! And I can only IMAGINE the look MY husband would get if he asked ME to assume a “sex kitten-ish” look! He’d probably get a “if looks could KILL” look!!! LOL!

    
    
37. on May 31, 2008 at 8:41 pm Patricia (Pollywog Creek)

    Very lovely, Karen. You are just as beautiful today. Thanks for stopping by the creek.

    
    
38. on May 31, 2008 at 9:54 pm Angela at mommy bytes

    Karen, you are so brave!! But really, you look great. Just gotta view it from the time machine. Thanks for visiting and good luck with your new hosting. I’m sticking with Blogger for that very reason.. don’t want to get so popular that I wouldn’t be able to host it myself.

    
    
39. on May 31, 2008 at 10:52 pm merrymishaps

    Wow, I have many photos of my high-school self wearing large, pocket T-shirts tucked in. I just thought I had bad style; turns out we all did!

    Thanks for the flashback!

    
    
40. on June 1, 2008 at 2:09 am kailani

    I’m not laughing . . . honest!

    
    
41. on June 1, 2008 at 9:56 pm Sandy (Momisodes)

    Aww…Congrats on the move

    Love your pic! You are stunning in it. I SO had to wake up every morning and hairspray for hours to get my hair to the height I wanted back then

    
    
42. on June 2, 2008 at 2:24 am Munchkin Mommy

    thank you for explaining that this was taken in 1990! hee hee. you look great!

    thanks for visiting my photo hunt entry!

    
    
43. on June 2, 2008 at 7:58 am Kim

    Okay, I didn’t even have to page down to the explanation to know that photo had to be from the late 80s – so I was close with 1990. Lovely photo.

    
    
44. on June 2, 2008 at 8:51 am Annie

    I DID laugh – thanks! And I also laughed at your comment about my kitten drinking coffee for breakfast. Perfect!

    
    
45. on June 2, 2008 at 8:10 pm Janet

    LOL I knew it had to be from the 90s with those jeans Beautiful hair!

    
    

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