This afternoon, I decided to look back at some old photos of myself, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed. There are many thoughts that went through my head as I looked back, such as: "What the heck was I thinking?" "Why did I ever wear that?" and "Is that what I used to look like?" Let me tell you, it's an interesting thing looking at the younger version of yourself. There are some gems you will find. You can sort them into categories if you really try...
1. The ones where you look like a spaz.
There is no doubt that you'll find candid pictures of you doing something really spontaneous. You probably thought you looked really cool doing whatever it was, but looking back, you realize you look completely weird.
2. The ones where you are next to people you don't even know.
You probably knew these people at some point, but now you look at the picture and think, "Who the heck are you people?" You might even look really awkward posing with these people you hardly know. So you get a picture that kind of looks like this.
3. The ones with you and your family all looking really awkward.
Sometimes you all pose for a picture with the intention of getting a nice family photo you can all use for a holiday card. Instead, you get something that resembles this.
4. The ones on your birthday.
I have about 1,000 pictures of me on my birthday throughout the years. I have a bunch where I am blowing out candles, posing with my cake, and smiling with family. Birthday pictures probably make up about 40% of the total photos my family has.
5. The ones where you are making a funny face.
When you were little, making funny faces was the thing to do. Sticking your tongue out, making a monkey face or a fishy face, the possibilities were endless. Anything to get a laugh out of your family and friends.
6. The ones where you were the center of attention.
If you were like me, being the center of attention was very important. You spoke loudly and pulled ridiculous stunts so people would pay attention. It was an art. So you probably have photos of yourself in the center of a group of people, rambling on about who knows what.
7. The ones of your pets.
I have hundreds of photos of my dogs that I took at random times. They are just too cute, how can you resist? Especially when you are young, you want so many pictures of them doing boring things. There is my dog drinking water, there he is sleeping, and there he is peeing. It was definitely not necessary to take all these photos, but they're cute to have.
8. The ones of you eating.
There are always those photos of you when you are younger stuffing your face with food. There's probably food all over you and your parents thought it was super cute.
Looking back at old photos is definitely an interesting thing to do. You might remember certain things or look back with nostalgia. It's also very hilarious, and you might end up laughing for hours. I would suggest getting out some old photos and seeing what you might have!
