Welcome back to another episode of A'lil Hoohaa's monthly photo blogging challenge.
Our prompt for the month of July was "Selfie".
*Sigh*
Really?
Not a fan. I will slightly tweak the definition of a selfie and make this post about Ussies.
So here's a special approach to selfies. Colin and his friends are on an App called BeReal.
What is it?
Once a day, at a time that changes daily, all users are simultaneously asked to take a photo with both the front and main cameras of the cell phone within two minutes. These photos cannot (and should not) be edited to portray the user as "real" as possible. Users who do not upload a photo at the specified time have the option for a "late" posting, which is marked accordingly. Finally, there is the option to respond to friends' uploads through "Realmojis."
Since users can only take photos once a day and cannot edit them, the app aims to reduce dependence on social media and its overuse.
So this is us enjoying some episodes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine and ice cream.
It makes me happy that he not only chooses to spend time with me but will include me in his post.
Hubby recently asked him whether we as parents were embarrassing because apparently every teenager's parents are embarrassing. Here's what our teenager had to say:
"Yes, but you're only a 55."
What does that mean?
"Just slightly above average. Don't press it. 55 is as good as it gets."
Alright then.
Please check out my fellow bloggers' contributions over at A'lil Hoohaa's
PS: It's been a busy month. I participated in another round of the Ultimate Blog Challenge, meaning I wrote a post ever day. At the same time I also did "A Picture A Day". for which I used quite some existing photos this time, but for some prompts I went to great lengths, for example to snap a picture of a gigantic heart sculpture.
Colin has a great sense of humor! You look fabulous in all your selfies. And, I can't imagine how you juggled everything and also wrote a post a day and tool photos of everything! Super Mom/Woman. Happy Anniversary to you and hubby. Wishing many more years together for you. 💜
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite college players, Silas Nacita, is the running back for Helvetic! He still lives here in Waco. He was really electric and fun to watch. He became known as Salsa Nacho and the stadium would chant. Small world. I like your ussies! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFun set of photos for this month's challenge. As I look back on my own photos, 3 out of the 5 were Uses as well, so not to worry about it. Were you in it? Yep, therefore it counts in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. Our anniversary month is also July. We celebrated 36 years together this year.
Congratulations on your anniversary. Too bad your favourite restaurant isn't going as strong as your marriage. It's never quite the same when a favourite dining spot changes ownership. Agree that ussies qualify. In fact, every single participant this month included ussies. Too funny about 55 being as good as it gets. More importantly though, you're right about the warm feeling that comes from your teenager seeming to enjoy spending time with you. You're doing something right!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are not too embarrassing as parents. I would be scared to ask my son that question as over the years I have enjoyed tormenting him at public events. For example, he was standing at attention as a cadet at the Royal Military College. He has to stand still and not move. I was behind him in the crowd. I picked up a handful of pebbles at lobbed them at his shiny military boots. He was not amused. LOL!
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