In which the YA author showcases her teenage years in all their awkward glory. If you thought I brought something special to the Eighties, this photo treats of what I brought to the Nineties.
This was my freshman year of college, I think. I’d cut my long hair, dyed it black, found a poet’s blouse, and was clearly on my way to leading the Goth movement, but still couldn’t part with my bizarro Mickey Mouse obsession. *shakes head* Believe it or not, I got dates. Clearly, this proves that confidence trumps fashion sense in the world of dating.
With me in this photo is my sister. She clearly had more refined style, her choker (hey, it was 1994) looks pretty and subdued, and if she had her straw hat on, she’d be quite the southern belle. (We were in college together in Tennessee. Perhaps this makes her outfit more acceptable?) Does this kind of remind anyone besides me of The Country Mouse And The City Mouse? And still people would ask if we were twins. What do you all think; do we look alike?
Jody Sparks Mugele 
Ok, I have to admit that I bought you that vest for your birthday our freshman year. Sorry about that 🙂
Dude, no way, don’t be sorry! I loved it! And I love that you loved me enough to indulge my weirdness!
You don’t look alike at all! lol
Do you remember those stretchy pants in the 90’s??? The ones with the straps on the bottom for your foot?? Those were so annoying! I HATED THOSE! >:|
Kudos for poet shirt and goth phase. :]
Ashley, it’s funny that you mention that because I was considering just such a photo. Maybe next week….They were awfully uncomfortable.
That would be too awesome! Go for it! I would love to see! ^_^
You still don’t look bad! You should see some of the pics my sister ha been posting of me from the early days. Yikes! What was I thinking!