self portrait  by summerfield

self portrait

when you're holed up in a hotel room on a rainy friday night, what do you do? take a selfie.

i am participating in the 52-week photography challenge whereby you take a photo a week with designated themes. this week the theme is self portrait. here's a link to that challenge: http://dogwood.photography/52weekchallenge.html

update on my apartment situation. the packers have packed my living room, kitchen and hallway. i don't know if they will be working tomorrow, but the faster they get my crap out of there, the better. the landlord only did a cursory cleaning and did not hire a professional cleaner. so i decided to terminate my rent and now i am on the lookout for a new apartment. i've calculated my expenses and i have enough to stay here at days inn until the 26th when i leave for manila. hopefully, i find one before i leave so my stuff can be moved in there.

my connection here at the hotel is so bitchy! i can't open my email account, i can't open ribbet, and skype keeps on disconnecting. the one good thing is that there is not a lot of restaurants around me, just a donut shop, a convenience store, an irish pub, and kentucky fried chicken (ugh!) most times this week, i have not eaten supper. but tomorrow, i will go somewhere and have a proper breakfast of omelette as i am really tired of toast and peanut butter and/or jam.

you will forgive me if i haven't done any commenting. i am extremely upset about that, if you must know. but thank you for your kind visits and comments; know that they are greatly appreciated.

tagging this for the weekly theme of portrait and for the ongoing tag challenge #123 - my tags were "black and white" and "self portrait".

and dagnabits! picmonkey eats exif now, too????
Your wonderful portrait belies all of the described misery. You deserve a great omelet! Hope things work out quickly for you.
January 9th, 2016  
Oh Vikki...life is treating you very cruelly at the present (except in other matters ;) SO SORRY to read all this! Know you're in my thoughts and wow..Manila! Have a wonderful trip! PLEASE bring back lots of photos to share! I found the last you showed me to be very interesting!
January 9th, 2016  
Hahaha bitchy connection ! Am going to make blotchy my word of the day. You look lovely and this is a very good portrait.
January 9th, 2016  
Well, bitchy not blotchy. Bitchy kindle!
January 9th, 2016  
Now that's selfie with class! Love the Filipina beauty.
January 9th, 2016  
Beautiful Ms Vikki :)
January 9th, 2016  
Lovely capture.
January 9th, 2016  
If I were this beautiful I would take a selfie every day! You do such a terrific job and have such a beautiful subject!

Sorry to hear about all your misery but it is God's way of making you appreciate the good things!
January 9th, 2016  
wow, that is no minor disaster you are experiencing. Pack up your entire house! What a great portrait. and it's a good challenge list.
January 9th, 2016  
I need to come there and give you a hug. an excellent self portrait. The # doesn't work in the tags, most special characters don't.
January 9th, 2016  
Lovely capture. I always enjoy seeing your happy face, guaranteed to bring a smile. I am going to do this 52 week challenge but was thinking of starting with week two since you know how I love doing self portraits! Sorry to hear about your apartment. Send positive vibes that you get something suitable before leaving for Manilla.
January 9th, 2016  
What a beautiful portrait, you look so calm and relaxed in front of the camera, something I find very difficult to do.
January 9th, 2016  
Keep your chin up Vikki, things can only get better, good luck in the hunt for a new home. You still look wonderful in your selfie (as always) Hugs from him and me.
January 9th, 2016  
Lovely selfie! So sorry about the apartment situation... Hope you can find something that works for you soon!
January 9th, 2016  
A beautiful selfie.
January 9th, 2016  
Nicely composed shot that you have organised including your peaceful expression. Complain to that hotel - I do and they give me more tickets!
January 10th, 2016  
Beautiful selfie! I hope you get your home sorted very quickly. Enjoy Manila!
January 10th, 2016  
Beautiful lady! Love your sense of humour and hope it all gets sorted for you.
January 10th, 2016  
Pretty lady! Love your image .Hope you find something good soon!
January 11th, 2016  
This is an incredible selfie. It goes without saying that it was probably easier with the gorgeous subject.

I will also point out--at the risk of being cliche--that we both know that the apartment disaster is the Universe's way of sending you a message.
January 11th, 2016  
Hi! :) Just wanted to remind you to change the tag from 52wc-2016 to 52wc-2016-w1, since we decided to tag it by week now. Just trying to organize the first week's entries so that everyone can see who is participating and there is no confusion for week 2. Thanks! The tag for the second week (landscape, traditional) will be 52wc-2016-w2 and so on....
January 12th, 2016  
This is a beautiful portrait!! Even better that it is a self-portrait!! I hope your situation works out to your benefit. Hugs from Team Bird ;)
January 13th, 2016  
What a beautiful 'selfie' Vikki. Sounds like you are going through some sh1t at the moment. Sending a huge hug. Cx
January 13th, 2016  
Nice selfie ! Will cross my fingers you find something nice before your trip. Things have to get better right? Stay Strong !
January 14th, 2016  
Lovely selfie, wishing you luck in finding a great apartment before you leave.
Can't wait to see your photos of manila!
January 15th, 2016  
nice to see you gorgeous lady !
February 8th, 2016  
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