I had a great time on New Year's Eve and I promised some pictures!

Me on New Year's Eve with my eyes closed in every - I am on the big blue couch hanging in there after a long drive. Trying to drink a beer..not too crazy about them really...I was waiting until a little later to have mixed drinks. I knew I wouldn't make it until midnight if I started too early on those.
@JenInTN (27514)
United States
January 9, 2012 5:38pm CST
I am having a hard time deciding which one to share but I think I have decided. We had drove 6 hours to go to this place where some musicians we know were having their show. We were invited a couple of month prior but it was in the final two weeks that we decided to go. The thing is that I haven't celebrated the eve of the New Year in a very long time and I thought that it might be great to do something different....safely of course. When we got there I was thrilled with this blue couch that lined an entire wall of the club. It was amazing..lol..something I have only really seen on TV. I had to have my picture on it. I am not used to staying up late and certainly not used to staying up late with a drink after a very long drive...but I was a trooper. The only problem is that EVERY single picture I had taken of me....MY EYES WERE CLOSED! I had a friend here that said it was just because of all the good feelings and emotion. So have you ever had a picture session where every photo of you has your eyes closed? Why do you think your eyes were closed in them. Do you have a trick to keep your eyes open during a photo? Do you have to think about it?
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Renhard
@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
9 Jan 12
Well I am not like you. If you ever see a picture with me and my eyes are closed then that mean I was sleeping when the picture was taken. For me though when I pose for the camera I hardly look into the camera, so the flash hardly bothers me. i would either be looking at something in the sky or something on the ground or maybe something beside the camera. It is only then that I really feel that the picture will look good because by looking somewhere else, it gives the picture a certain type of effect like you were caught off guard, but to me it looks great. Well I really dont know if that can help you or if you are willing enough to do it. But it all depends on how you want the picture to turn out. The only time you will see me staring into the camera is if I am taking a ID picture or a family picture or some other kind of formal photo. You get what I mean?
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Jan 12
Heyya Renhard! I usually don't have any trouble keeping my eyes open..lol...maybe it was the flash in the dark that made me blink. I was pretty tired too. Maybe the next time I am celebrating I will try not to pay attention to the camera...I did want to pose on the big blue couch though. Thanks for the advice!
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Renhard
@Renhard (3471)
• Jamaica
10 Jan 12
You seem so addicted to that blue coach. I bet if you had the chance you would steal it . I would too. But it looks great though based on that picture you posted. Oh also i forgot to say, you look cute
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
Thanks...I did have a thing for that couch..LOL.
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sarahruthbeth22
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I take terrible pictures these days. My favorite picture of myself was taken when I was 7!I'm glad you had a good time!
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sarahruthbeth22
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
10 Jan 12
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
Thanks Sarah! It's not our fault...it's the photographer. He was waiting until I blinked.
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choybel
@choybel (5042)
• Philippines
10 Jan 12
Wow! You look really pretty there and the blue seat is just so cool! I love the color and a you just sitting there looking great with that happy face just makes the photo heart-warming in a way. Anyway, I have had the same photo-sessions problem last time. it was a day with my girlfriend, while we were just hanging out we decided to take photos together using our phones but since the flash of those things really attacks my sensitive eyes, almost all of our photos had my eyes shut in them. We were laughing at it and I just really looked funny in them with my eyes closed. Despite the effort to open my eyes after the flash I failed to at most of them.
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I couldn't have a picture taken that night without having my eyes shut..lol...I think it might have been the photographer's fault..he was waiting until I blinked...lol. That blue couch was the coolest! It waved across the entire wall. I had seen couched like that in clubs on movies but never in real life. Thanks for responding!
ANTIQUELADY
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I'm soo glad u had a good time. I hate to have my picture made. Always have it seems. My baby pictures look like a MAD BULL, LOL.I don't think i have ever had one w/my eyes closed.
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I couldn't imagine you looking like a mad bull. That one in my hand was for you by the way Thanks for responding.
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bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50970)
• Holiday, Florida
10 Jan 12
oh you look so cute. i think its just because some of us have our eyes crinkle when we laugh and smile with happiness. look at you. i just love it. my oldest daughter is like that. i think she takes it after me. or maybe its the Irish eyes effect. you've heard that right? are you irish girl?
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I think I do have a little Irish in me. My grandmother an her sisters all had the Indian hair and skin while her brothers were all red headed with light skin and freckles. I guess I am a mixture of things really...a heinz 57 so to speak. My daughter has the cat green eyes and auburn hair. She looks very Irish. I will have to post a recent picture of her too soon. Thanks for responding!
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153529)
• India
10 Jan 12
I also get peeved to see my pictures with my eyes closed and that is because of the flash. The light just forces me to close my eyes. But when I do it myself with the 'auto' on I know when the flash gets on and I am careful but when I force to keep my eyes wide open then it is another story - an unnatural expression indeed!
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
yes...forcing the eyes open might make for an odd picture. I'll have to remember not to do that. Thanks for responding!
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Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
9 Jan 12
I have now sent you 2 PMs hope ya get the last one for sure might have done something wrong with the first one
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Jan 12
I don't have it yet...just respond to mine if you want to try it that way.
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Lakota12
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
9 Jan 12
I did check messages
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I sent you my email.
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bonbon664
@bonbon664 (3466)
• Canada
10 Jan 12
Well, it certainly looks like you were having a good time. I'm glad you had fun, and even with your eyes closed, you're gorgeous.
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
Your very sweet..thank you. I think you have a lot of fun to look forward to this year too. Hears to dancing and living! Thanks for the response.
carolscash
@carolscash (9491)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I am so glad that you had a good time and even though your eyes are closed, it is a good picture. I know you were really looking forward to the evening and I am glad that you did have fun. Maybe this will lead to doing something fun each year on the holiday.
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
Hi Carol! I hope that it does lead to a little more fun here and there throughout the year. Thanks for the response and I hope you have a great time this year too.
derek_a
@derek_a (10873)
•
10 Jan 12
Well, I have quite a few pictures with my eyes closed. It is because I don't like the flash going off in my eyes, especially those "double" flashes that are supposed to prevent red-eye. Afterwards then I tend to get spots in front of my eyes that can often last for ages and I get to feel quite disoriented. I will always ask them not to use flash - most digi cameras these days, will take acceptable photos without flash.. Or is it because I am being a killjoy? I guess I don't care! I generally tell them to go take someone else's photo! _Derek
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
Running off the camera man huh? How are we going to make you a celebrity one day if you keep running then off? I really wanted my picture taken on that wavy blue couch It was the coolest! Normally I am not one to want my picture taken either though. Just certain moments I guess. Thanks for the response!
sid556
@sid556 (30953)
• United States
10 Jan 12
That's a great pic of you. I say that it should be your new profile pic. You seriously look like a teenager, Jen. AND your eyes aren't really shut...just a little tiny bit slitted. As for me, I have trouble looking at the camera. There are very few photos where my hair is not in my face and even fewer where I would be looking at the camera.
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sid556
@sid556 (30953)
• United States
10 Jan 12
Oh yes. I love boots. They just add so much to any outfit. And some of the ones they have out now, not only look very cool but they are very comfortable as well.
Patsie Hatley is Deceased
@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
10 Jan 12
oh my response flew away. grrrrr. copy paste. okay you looked very 'pretty and so happy so it was a great photo. I have had several times when I was not expecting to have my picturetakne that I had closed my eyes. Usually though I have my eyes o pen but the two worry wrinkles on my forehead shien out and I look unhappy. I hate those two wrinkles. lol I think sometimes we b link just as the shot] is snapped well anyway it is a very good picture of you haveing a wonderful time.
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
Thanks Ms. Hatley! I haven't been out in a hundred years and although it was a very good time, I probably won't be enjoying the night life again for a while..lol...work and school will consume me again. I am hoping since it was the way I brought in the New Year that there will be a little more fun in store for me in 2012.
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missybear
@missybear (11391)
• United States
10 Jan 12
Maybe it's cause the flash or you were just enjoying the good time. I always look goofy on pictures my eyes are usually open but my smile is always weird
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missybear
@missybear (11391)
• United States
10 Jan 12
You look very nice on your mylot picture, I'm sure there has to be 1 picture you can post. I won't laugh I promise
JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
There is one attached to this discussion to laugh at. If you can't see it..I'll post one on your response though.
JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
It was pretty dark in there and then the flash. I think my smile was a little weird in mine too. I am not very photogenic but I was having fun nonetheless..lol. That couch was awesome too. Thanks for the response!
jaihobalodiji1
@jaihobalodiji1 (949)
• India
10 Jan 12
hey, i too have the same haapy time on the new year eve with my loved one. and what a coincidence i am too have a thoughts of sharing it with you friends.
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
I can't wait to see you share your good time! Thanks for the response!
jaihobalodiji1
@jaihobalodiji1 (949)
• India
11 Jan 12
same here jentn
pergammano
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
10 Jan 12
That pic, Jen, is far too cute (look like a little teeny-bopper) to worry about eyes half-mast! You needed that "time-out" accompanied by a little libation and your great bf..to let some of the stressors in late 2011 FLY! Good on you GIRL, glad you "kicked up those heels" and released the pressure valve...works wonders, once in a while! I truly think it is the Flash, and the anticipation, thereof, as 3 summers ago, at a Family get-together (of my somewhat disjointed family) sadly, in ALL the posed pictures...eyes closed! Unexpected snaps...eyes open...so consequently I ruined all the "family" pics! Just me..no-one else--eye's closed or half-mast! Thank you for the wonderful vid clips you shared! Blue couch...wonderful backdrop for...you guessed it...RAINBOWS! Luv ya!
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jillhill
@jillhill (37353)
• United States
9 Jan 12
That certainly can be a problem. I have a grandkid that closes her eyes everytime there is a photo taken. So I have to surprise her. I don't ever think about what my eyes are doing with a photo is taken.....and I have never had a bunch where my eyes are closed on everyone! LOL.....you silly girl. How did you accomplish that? LOL
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
9 Jan 12
I don't know! I think he was waiting to get me when I blinked. I was very tired after the drive though. Not used to the night life...lol. maybe that was it. I usually don't have trouble with keeping them open....it was probably because I promised my friends here a picture of my night out.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (190105)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jan 12
Well, one thing i need to mention here is that i think you do need to get out more. lol I think when you are moving and having a good time it is difficult for the camera operator to catch you with eyes open. And we all have to blink occasionally. i don't think it is our fault. Those photo takers need to be more observant.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (190105)
• Boise, Idaho
15 Jan 12
That's right!
JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
13 Jan 12
That's right! Those photographers need to be more attentive to their subjects Especially when there is a big blue couch involved that I had to have my picture taken on!
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bounce58
@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
11 Jan 12
The camera we had before the one we're using now had a flash that disturbed a lot of people. Not only would it make people close their eyes, but it would also disturb other people not in the picture as well. It took a while before I got used to it. But it also made me get a new one, so I didn't have to worry about it. It also minimized the not-so-good pictures of the kids.
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
12 Jan 12
The camera can have a lot to do with it...I have been blaming the camera man though..lol. We do need a new camera too though. It was dark in there and I guess the flash got me everytime. All my pictures from that night look that way!
RitterSport
@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
14 Jan 12
hi dear Jen it happened at our wedding. Took place in September 2005 a nd it was a very hot sunny day. Our marriage witness said he could take the pics and he had bought a new digital camera anyways. It was in my old hometown where the weddings are performed in a nice old building and theres a lovely park. Many couples go there cause of the lovely perfect scenery. Our marriage witness has done all the pics with me just blinking into the sun so my eyes were closed too. None of these pics was good enough to use for the Thank You notes and we were soo lucky that a friend of mine had turned up for the church wedding some days later and made a pic afterwards so we could take this for the notes. LOL
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
14 Jan 12
On your wedding day?!?! That sounds like my luck for sure. I am glad you had that friend swoop in and take a perfect picture! Thanks for responding!
JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
15 Jan 12
RitterSport
@RitterSport (2451)
• Lippstadt, Germany
15 Jan 12
you bet we were glad too as first our witness promised to send us the pics on CD and then he took his time and more time and we thought we cant wait any longer with the thank you notes and then chose Jeanettes pic.
angelako
@angelako (280)
• Italy
10 Jan 12
Its maybe because you are already sleepy,hehe ,or there are instances when we drink our eyes look differently,we feel like very sleepy and there's like something at tghe top which makes it too heavy.I have aunty when she was taken picture most of her picture was eyes closed.she's not drunk but i think shes sensitive to flash
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
10 Jan 12
That was actually pretty early in the evening so I was still straight as an arrow too. Now later...I did get a little tipsy but I am not really one to get drunk..especially not in a place I am not familiar with. I did have a great time though. I had drove 6 hours and used to getting up very very early so that might have been part of the reason. My b/f was waiting until I blinked to snap the pictures too...it's all his fault Thanks for the response and welcome to myLot!