January 28, 2013

Happy Face

boots: dsw   skirt:  old navy   sweater: diy (tutorial here)

I'm pretty confident that I could dedicate at least a post a week about how Chris and I are different.  In so many ways we are complete opposites.

Here's yet another.

In high school there was this "joke."  I say that in quotes because while true, it didn't make me laugh.  Which maybe it should've and it would have helped me with my problem.

The joke was that I looked angry all the time.  I'd walk around the halls and my friends thought I was mad or sad or some negative emotion, because my relaxed, normal face apparently looked unhappy.

While I doubt I have a picture of me in high school, as I'm sure it was unattractive and I wouldn't keep it around, I imagine looking something like this.  Which actually just looks a little more annoyed than anything.  Apparently my mom only kept smiling pictures of us.


Chris on the other hand, walks around looking like something straight out of a cartoon, because his face was and is always smiling.  Which is why when I saw this shirt on pinterest I immediately thought of him.

I believe Chris should wear this shirt daily.

I actually used to have to remind him in pictures to have a normal smile, because his was hugely wide open, extreme smile, and just looked silly.


(I realize he isn't actually trying to smile in this picture.  But I looked for one for about 30 minutes and gave up and really wanted to include a picture.  This was the best I could do.)

I even tried it.  Walking around with this big smile.  Well it looked fake and was awkward and didn't last long.

And I'm even outnumbered in my house because I have a dog that constantly smiles too:



Yet another thing I admire about my husband.  He really his happy about 98% of the time.

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43 comments:

  1. That is too funny! I used to be accused of being stuck up in high school because I always looked mad! And my husband makes the goofiest faces in pictures, too :).

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  2. Haha even the doggy is smiling! Garrett is the same way, always happy. He doesn't physically smile constantly but he is always in a good mood. People tell me I smile alot, I don't feel like I do but oh well!

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  3. Hehe that dog really does look happy! Our last dog used to smile all the time too, he even showed his teeth - it was so funny!

    Daisy Dayz
    In Pursuit of an Online Income

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  4. I always look mad without trying and boyfriend points it out all the time telling me I need to change the look on my face :) I love your smiling dog, she is so cute!!

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  5. Hehehe themdogmis hilarious!!! :)

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  6. haha! the dog looks so happy! i love your heart sweater...what a great diy!

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  7. Love the DIY heart shirt - so cute!

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  8. cute cute cute! I love all the posts you do about you and Chris :)

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  9. haha I love this. And that dog is too funny!

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  10. i love that DIY sweater, katie!! and i TOTALLY know what you mean - except my hubby and i are the opposite of you and Christ. people always think my hubby is serious but he totally isn't!

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  11. this is funny! Love how the dog got in on the action too :) Your sweater is uber cute, great job on the DIY!

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  12. Funny post...love the pics! Looks like it's still cold there, even there the snow is gone. :)

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  13. Love this sweater! You are too cute:)

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  14. hahahaha, either way you are still adorable.
    i think i look angry too when i am relaxed. its o girl.

    K

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  15. People always said I looked angry/sad when walking around school too. I'm not sure why they said that but oh well. I love your heart sweater!!

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  16. Haha I use to be told the same thing! If I'm not smiling I look like I'm angry. I've had to make it a habit to smile a lot more just because of it :).

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  17. I love your heart sweater!


    www.mythriftychic.com

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  18. That's why opposites attract :) Love that pic of your pup, she is so darn cute!

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  19. I love your outfit, especially that skirt!

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  20. Haha this is too funny because I used to get the same thing in HS...before my friends were my friends they thought I was snotty because I never smiled....oops :) I love that photo of little you and your smiley pup is the CUTEST!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  21. That is so funny! My hubby and I are complete opposites too.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Sephora Giveaway!

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  22. I swear our husbands are so similar! Tom is happy 99% of the time, and that always make it seem like I'm just mrs. grumpy pants, but I'm really not, I swear! :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  23. I agree with this! Just because you don't have a giant smile on your face all day doesn't mean you're not happy. Most times, I'm pretty happy (or, at least, not angry), but I'm not going to smile to myself. I do smile at children in the hallway. I promise. :)

    I love the skirt. I need to go to Old Navy this weekend.

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  24. I love your description of your husband looking like he's from a cartoon. People that look happy like that all the time can be infectious with their happiness/attitude. But it's true, not everyone naturally has that ability to effortlessly look happy all the time.
    You look great in this post. I love the graphic sweater with the striped skirt!

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  25. haha love this.the last photo is great : )

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  26. Haha love the smiling doggy!

    I think sometimes my "natural normal" face can give off a not so happy look too even if I am happy.

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  27. Funny!!! Nate and I are the same way... Except opposite of u guys!! Im the smiling like a fool 24/7 and Nates "normal face" looks like hes pissed lol! Of course until he starts talking :)

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  28. This post cracks me up! And I LOVE your heart sweater!

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  29. Smiling is my favorite too, I LOVE elf!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  30. I love your photos!! You are such an adorable kid!!

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  31. Sorry - were such an adorable kid. LOL typing too fast :) Seriously though, this post cracked me up!

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  32. I am the same way- totally look like I'm mad when I'm not smiling! I love that sweater- you blog is the third I have seen with one like it! I LOVe that it's a DIY!

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  33. That's a good kind of husband to have. Some people just have a more relaxed "neutral" face...and I'm one of them!!

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  34. My husband is exactly the same - I always have to remind him in pictures to have a "real" smile that's not overly enthusiastic. :)

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  35. I'm the same as you. Even when I'm not frowning, it looks like I am. It's really annoying because people are constantly telling me to smile.

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  36. Love the heart sweater. I am having a similar look next week on my blog for V-Day! Stopping by from Watch Out for the Woestmans!

    xoxo
    Erin

    www.thefashioncanvas.com

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  37. I love your sweater and how you paired it with a striped skirt. =) You look really beautiful. =) I'm going to have to try and make myself a sweater like yours. You make it look so easy!! =)
    ~Callie

    P.S. I'm hosting a giveaway on my blog if you'd like to check it out. =)
    http://www.creationsbycallie.com/2013/02/100-giveaway.html

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  38. Absolutely LOVE the DIY shirt. Just fabulous. I also love the combo you wore. The heart sweater with the striped skirt...so cute!

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