Saturday, May 30, 2026

Take the Selfie, Sister: You Earned It

Are you really a narcissist if you take one selfie after getting nice and dolled up like a sparkling Christmas tree over the weekend, simply for record-keeping? Is that really such a bad thing? 

Through the weekdays, I look like a frazzled, homeless donut in flamingo-printed pink and teal blue boxer shorts with a variety of t-shirts (getting very specific with the details now so that you understand my selfie obsession). 

Therefore, dolling-up occasions are few and far between. An outing with my son—click, click. An outing with a girlfriend for dinner and drinks—clickity-click. Meeting family from all corners of the world once a year—an infinite number of clicks. See what I mean?

How does record-keeping of gorgeous moments with close friends and family fall under the bracket of narcissism? Take selfies; use your discretion. Taking a selfie a day starting from the toilet to your living room and into your kitchen? Mmm, you have a selfie obsession; maybe fewer clickities for you.

Also, I've been a fat cow practically all my life. Under some stroke of good luck and a very vigorous personal trainer, I've discovered collarbones. Cue the emotional crying now. I didn't even know there were bones here. What a revelation! 

Therefore and hence, of course, I will take selfies to capture the above-mentioned bones. Who knows how long they will exist? Take selfies, sister; you deserve them. 

More power to this selfie-obsessed generation. May we know them, may we be them, and may we applaud them—today and everyday. Mic drop!

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