According to Definition #7 at Urban Dictionary, a selfie is “An over used word meaning taking a picture of your self. This is mainly used by people who are too lazy to say "take a picture of myself."”
So that’s what these are – my ten favourite selfies since we arrived here in Israel. If you’re interested in seeing the egg-shaped top of my head, you, my friend, are in for a treat!
Here they are in order… starting with #10:
#10: Family bus trip to Nahariya (full story here)
Kind of a lousy picture, actually (I look like I’m kind of squashed back into my seat and / or about to leap up and eat the camera) but I had to get the obligatory “Egged bus” shot in this list somewhere.
#9: Entering the Carmelit with Elisheva (full story here)
The world’s wonkiest subway, captured perfectly in this shot of two homemade crocheted hats. Hard to think way back now and remember this cold December weather… and it’s only March now. Sheesh.
#8: The Bay at Old Yaffo (full story of my sister’s visit here)
I like how I pretended I was taking a picture of her but managed to sneak in my own big, egg-shaped head. Urban Dictionary says this is called photo bombing, “Intentionally posing in other people's photos, for a later surprise.” She’s known me for a long time, though, so I don’t think she was really surprised.
#7: Harem in Old Akko
This was our Nefesh b’Nefesh Chanukah tiyul… Akko was kind of boring, though there were some highlights, like this nice dappled treed area.
#6: Food Court in the Yerushalayim Merkazit with Abigail & Elisheva
This was nice. My sister, my daughter. Fleeting moment captured perfectly over a delicious fast-food lunch. Well, fast food for me. Salads for them… they’re both always eating salads.
#5: Kotel with Abigail (once again, read the full story of her visit here)
Me n’ my sister n’ the holiest place n’ the world.
#4: Waiting for Yerachmiel in the Airport
It was a Friday, very rushed, very crazy. But since he would only be in Israel for 8 days, we figured it was worth it to drive down and meet his plane. Crazy how excited you can get about seeing your own kid.
(If you came straight from the headline, sorry. This picture is not actually likely to blow anyone away, but apparently, when creating a “viral-type” list headline, the Thing to Do Nowadays is choose one to get your readers hooked and scrolling. Since you’re here anyway, keep on scrolling! You’re nearly at the bottom… and #1 is worth it, I promise!)
#3: New Ikea Store with Elisheva (full story here)
Fun, fun, fun, ‘till the cows come home (or in this case, two really cute stuffed toy mice for about 6 shekels each).
#2: The Knesset (full story here)
Playing at Cub Reporter – having fun, getting paid. This is the real reason I’m here!
And finally…
#1: My most-favourite selfie since we came to Israel.
Well, I didn’t say they had to be of ME, right???
Like food photography (the amateur kind), selfies are a quintessentially modern preoccupation. In the old days, film used to be way too expensive to waste on potentially-lousy pictures of oneself.
Still – I think it’s a great way of getting a shot of yourself at times and places when nobody else is there to do it for you. You just remember stuff better when you’re in the picture yourself!
Do you take selfies? Do you usually share them, or keep them hidden in some metaphorical “drawer” on your hard drive?
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