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Published: 2011-12-02 10:50:24 +0000 UTC; Views: 7720; Favourites: 244; Downloads: 0
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So. I have had this photo on my computer for a VERY long time, and have never posted it. I hate it. I really do. I was proud of myself for even taking it, and proud of the lighting and such, but I had never posted it until now because I thought that me in the picture ruined it. But because I hate it, I decided to post it, just in case it might help me get over my own insecurities about my body. This is a rather old photo, my hair is blue and I'm a tad heavier in this than I am now. But everyone who's actually seen this photo wanted me to post it. So here it is. :/ Might be deleted if I get sick of it or can't look at it anymore, but... tada. I wasn't trying to be sexy or cute or anything, this was taken with my own camera after my Liquid Projects photoshoot, and I wanted to see if I could get a picture of my shoes and the pattern of my tights. So... yeah. Ignore this. It's just a step in trying to accept myself for how I am. X___X I still feel like a whale every time I look at it, but I refuse to let feelings like that run my life. This is a step in that direction, I hope. >_<Don't like, don't look. Even I don't like it. I'll understand. Posting this is more for myself than anything, even if it doesn't work out, I'm trying to become more comfortable with myself.
I apologize if anyone is bothered by this or me rambling on about it. I might take it down soon anyways, or move it to Scraps.
So, yeah. Hopefully I'll learn to be more secure in myself and my photos in the future.
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What was that? You don't think what? No...I'm sorry, I think you're talking about someone else. What I see is a fantastic photo of a beautiful woman, with amazing legs 
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Why are you so insecure?? You are freakin gorgeous, and your style is very sexy...you've got nothing to be ashamed of!
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Thank you very much. I wish it was that easy, though~ :C
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I'm probably one of many on this boat, but holy shit, this is an amazing photo. And you have a rockin' body. I'm worried to read that you're smaller now than you are here! You look so great, thin, beautiful. If I had a body like you I'd love to look at photos of myself. Hah.
That being said; you have a lot of balls for putting this out there if you're still insecure about it. Which I hope you will be one day. I know I look back on photos of myself in high school when I never ate, and they're photos that I thought I looked soooo bad in then, but now I realise that yeah I was too skinny but I didn't look BAD. I looked hot. LOL.
TL;DR -- you're gorgeous. 
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Your comment actually made me cry. In a happy/emotional-good way. I can't believe it. ;/////;
Thank you SO much. It means alot to me that you think that, especially since this picture was taken awhile ago, and I look different now... It just. I don't know. Thank you so much for the support. I hope I'm able to be more secure with myself one day, too. And I know how you feel, but maybe in a different point-- I'll look at years-old photoshoot photos of me from when I was MUCH heavier, and I'm starting to realize even though I looked different, it was still ME. >//////< I hope you're doing well too, and fff, you're hotter than Harry Potter, bro! ;3
And for TL;DR: I read all my comments, and they're never too long! Don't worry! ^7^
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oh... ;___; I didn't mean to do that!! At least they were happy tears?? :'3
Absolutely! I know what you're going through and while we all have our issues I feel like some of us have it worse than others. Even though I'm "better" now I still have some pretty bad days. >///>
But even though we're like, internet buddies and whatnot you should know I'm here if you want to talk, for support or anything. I know it helps to have someone who's been through similar shit experiences.
Hotter than Potter? FFFF
OK! That's good because I find myself rambling often. Hah.
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This is absolutely gorgeous. This is actually quite beautiful and your body is gorgeous! In fact, I think this is one of your best photos yet! I'm happy you are not letting those feelings run your life sweetheart. All it does is eat away at you and make you unhappy. I used to obsess over my weight all of the time...(because I am bigger framed) and no matter how much people said I was pretty, I refused to believe it, because all I saw was a big fat ugly girl with, to me, an afro of curly hair in the mirror. It got to the point where I let these feelings constantly control my life...I would be nervous to go to the beach, I would only wear t-shirts and hoodies to cover up my "fat", as if everyone was staring at me, even though they really weren't. I felt like I couldn't eat anything I liked, for fear I'd gain more weight. My sister and best friend have tiny waists, so that made me feel even more like a cow. Finally, I had to just decide to get up out of that funk and just live my life. Depression actually makes me binge eat and that made me gain a lot of weight. Then I realized...wow...I was just fine the way I was! Why did I think otherwise? I don't binge eat anymore, I eat more healthier these days, but I know I while always have a bigger and curvier frame, with an ass that is constantly knocking shit over, but I've learned to love my body. It took years and I still struggle greatly with remembering that I'm pretty...especially when you have assholes up on this site who have to voice their opinion on how you look (I think I'v mentioned to you before about 2 people making fat comments to me up on DA). But I had to learn to just ignore those idiots...at least I have the confidence to post pictures of myself! That's why I like when you say don't like it then don't look.
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i hope this doesn't lose its meaning because of all the similar comments before my own, but sweetheart, you are beautiful. and i'm sure that seems old to you, everyone says it, it's a cliche. when people compliment me, i think, 'oh you're just saying that. it's the internet.' but i'm telling you with all sincerity, that you've taken a gorgeous photo right here, and it wouldn't be even a fraction as gorgeous if you weren't in it. i can't believe you see someone 'heavy' when you look at this photo, you look like any girls ideal weight, and i envy your figure. but those nasties aside, i hope that very soon you can see what i see when i look at this: a beautiful, confident girl with killer legs. keep your head up. <3
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It doesn't lose any meaning at all! ;////; Thank you so much. Unfortunately, I'm not any girl's deal weight I hope, my doctors are telling me to gain. X__X But never think that your words lost meaning! I appreciate it very much, and I'm so happy that you like this photo. >__<
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well if you are thinner now then you are in this photo, your doctors have the right idea. i wish you all the best.
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Honestly you have killer legs...Here's a test : Try an outfit with solid white tights! That's the hardest thing to pull off well and I guarantee you can!
How tall are you? Do you cosplay at all?
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Ffff, white tights? Maaaaybe~ I don't fink I have any, though! I could easily get some. XDD And I'm 5"6, and I cosplay all the time! : DDD
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Ok White tights with a plaid skirt outfit, cosplay or normal would rock! Seriously I love your legs and brighter color tights are always more attractive than darker colors... If you're ever in Chicago I'll happily bust out my nikon for a photoshoot!
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Baaah, fank yew! >7< <333
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PPPPPPPPPPFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFT. You? A whale? Are you serious? Dear, you are the most beautiful person I've seen or talked to on dA, and I'm not even kidding. You are so, so, sooooo pretty. You're thin and cute and a flipping MODEL. I want to look just like you, to be that lovely. Please, don't EVER doubt yourself, ever ever ever EVER. You have the best brown eyes I've ever seen, your hair always looks so nice, you're the best 2D cosplayer in the world, and you're so, so, so sweet and polite and friendly. You were even nice to me, a strange little Gorillaz freak who adores your cosplays and photography. You are gorgeous and don't you EVER forget or doubt that, alright?
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I know my perception is off, that's why I'm trying to push past~ >__< And I'm working on not being this thin, actually, which is why I need to get over it. Thank you so much for your support and your words, really. It means the world to me. ;__; And fff, I'm definitely not the best out there~ AND I'M A STRANGE GORILLAZ FREAK TOO, WHY WOULD I BE MEAN? O':
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I'm glad that you acknowledge your view of yourself is skewed, unlike some of my friends... It's great that you're working through problems, instead of denying them like I did.
As far as cosplay, you're most certainly the awesomest! You always pull of the expressions so well. And you make for an adorable Luna. <3
And sometimes other freaks like us are horribly mean! D: You're the kindest one, by far, and probably the funniest, too. Plus, you're not a poser- STUPID POSERS.
You're so, so welcome, and thank you! : D
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How could i ignore it? This is a berutiful picture!
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Fank yew, dahling~ >///<
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I look at all the pictures were you blacken your eyes or strike weird poses, hiding your general beauty ... just looking forward to photos like this. It's nice you take the courage to upload things like this every once in a while, it's beautiful, and it aure isn't easy to do since you are struggling with your body, apparently.
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Uhm, when my eyes are black, I'm cosplaying, not really 'trying to hide', but trying to be accurate to the character... But thank you very much. I also have more fun being silly and weird, usually, but admittedly I do find it hard to take photos where just I am the subject. >__<
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Okay - it's definitely likable when a pretty girl doesn't get stuck in presenting her beauty, but enjoys being weird and creative.
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Featured this incredible shot in my art & design blog!
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Oh wow, really? ;////; Could I have a link?
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Hope its ok? I have linked back to your da page,here is my art & design blog: [link]
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I don't mind at all! I'm honoured, fank yew! ^///^
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oh gooood! 
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You are beautiful. I've always thought that (you were one of the first people I came across on dA when I made my account a year ago) and you still are. Don't be insecure about yourself, you have no reason to! This is an amazing photo of an amazing girl ^^ And...I just love this outfit
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Baaah~ Thank ya so much! ;7; And fff, it ain't much of an outfit, m'just wearing a Beatles shirt and sum weirdish tights. XDD
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You're welcome ^^ Haha, I love the tights, they're not weirdish at all xD
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This is a stunning, beautiful and well executed piece. It's fantastic!
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asdfghjkl~ ;///////////; Fank yew! That's too nice of ya~ >7<
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why posting if u dont like it ?
Lovely shot and pretty legs !
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I'm posting it because the only reason I don't like it is because of my legs, and I need to get over my insecurities. That's why. And thank you~ XDD <33
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