As I was browsing Mickalene Thomas galleries, I didn't really get inspired at first on how to take this weekly selfie. After relooking through her gallery, I saw that they she played around with each portrait she did, so I played around with my hair, putting on a hair tie and trying out different pony tail styles and even tried a man bun (epic hilarious fail by the way). As I was messing around in the mirror I remembered one of my biggest fears, and that is revealing my ears. Weird right? Why would someone be so afraid to show their ears, I mean their ears right? Through my experience growing up, I recieved harsh remarks on my ears and how they make my face resemble a rat. High school was tough as many of my pears reminded me of it, thus brought down my confidence. So in my senior year of high school, I finally decided to grow out my ear to conceal the sight of my ears, and then peers started to compliment me on having nice hair. It is something I have yet to come to terms with and I'm not sure if I ever will, It's tough having such a weird insecurity and having it be my number one worst fear, but It has brought about some good aspects, such as improving my sense of fashion and alertness on physical insecurities and not to bring someone down for something they may have no control over. Mickalene Thomas though has showed me some confidence in the art she has made and to smile and have fun regardless of what you may or may not have.
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