Trailer trash-ed

[gayhawk]

Actually, there is FANTABULOUS news on the awning for our trailer. The manufacturer is going to pay for the entire replacement. Apparently the independent contractor noted that the wrong size (too small) screws were used to attach it to the trailer. Now we just have to get it fixed. We'll be heading out before noon hoping that the contractor

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[eric_mathgeek]

I look at basically three categories: pop culture reference, self-pix, and moods (for example, I have the one bitch slap for when I'm annoyed, but just the one). The key words sometimes help too, because they sometimes tell me what things I don't understand are meant to convey.

So, I look to see what kind of balance they think they need. If someone has a LOT of pissed-off icons, chances are their journal is drama drenched and angsty. No thank you.

You have a lot of yourself, which COULD mean that you're very open and putting yourself out there a lot. It also could mean you're very vain. (On reading I know it's the former, but without reading, there'd be that question in my mind.)

Ah, the psychoanalysis of userpics. LOL!

(So, what do MY userpics tell you?)

[gayhawk]

I began to question all of my pics and how the "gallery" could me construed to display my vanity. In actuality, it has to do with lower self-esteem issues. When I see a picture of me that I like, I really want to keep it because I all too often feel they are so far and few between.

That said, however, vanity is a Haukom curse. So there is an element of narcissism there, as well.

Your icons depict, to me, a sensitive person (you as a kid), fun (Stewie) AND kinky; they go hand in hand in my book!), and intelligent (math.) I also see, right or wrong, someone trying to find where he fits in the world.

[mrdreamjeans]

On some level I suppose it registers if I find them generically attractive. How can you actually determine anything from a 1x1 photo? So, I don't make a judgment (dislike the finality of that word) unless I hear them speak, see the light in their eyes, meet them in person. I do my best to provide my authentic self here and in the icon ... feel like I attract the same kinds of people. Good question! What's your opinion?

I am a bit wary if it is obvious that the icon is never actually a picture of them, but of all kinds of other things. It is so odd to have a connection to someone, a thread through LJ and not know what the person looks like.

[gayhawk]

I, too, begin to question if there are no self-pics. One just can't be too careful these days. You feel like this superficial connection cannot possibly become anything more when you don't have any idea of what the person looks like.

It's not a judgment thing either. I just so value being able to look into someone's eyes. That old saying about the mirror to the soul, I feel, is very valid.

[tbone1961]

The icons are one thing, but some don't have any self pics posted. So I read over their profile, and if they post publicly, I read a few entries.

With that said, though, the icons will reflect their personality as well. Even without self-pics.

We met through the gay dads community, and that alone, spoke to me enough to add you.

[gayhawk]

and I have always treasured your friendship!

[tbone1961]

same here, Randy!!

and the new icons clearly reflect all your hard work and efforts. congrats my friend!!

[gayhawk]

I hadn't thought of how they are a pictorial of my weight loss journey, so thanks for pointing that out.

Thanks for being here!