scrapping about myself

Yay! My kind of scrapbooking.
I actually got into scrapbooking to remind myself to document me, myself and I more frequently. And I continue to do so (I have no kids or pets). Every single Project Life spread has at least one good photo of myself (doesn't mean I have to look good in it, just that's a well-lit clear photo of myself). I make it a point to take a decent selfie or proper self-portrait at least once a week. It's been fun and a form of self-care that has really added to my life. I wasn't insecure, introverted or shy before (quite on the contrary) but I've still benefited from doing this kind of memory-keeping.

I love looking back at myself, even just last year's album. It's not a selfish thing to do at all. It is self-centered, granted, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Especially in a patriarchal society in which women are still carrying a far more substantial load (including mental) than men, sacrificing great part of their daily life to be the main carers in their several circles (nuclear family, larger family, work and so on). Self-documenting is a great way to cope with the added stress of being a female, to face yourself and push back against the insecurities planted upon us by advertising, media, fellow women and men, and to grow comfortable and strong in not only who you are but how you present yourself to the (still hostile to women) world.
*gets off soapbox* Sorry, feminist scrappy rant over.

I'm glad you're having so much fun telling your own stories and finding a way to unlock other parts of (and to) yourself!

Good for you, scrapping your own stories!!!

I have done all of my childhood photos, they're weren't many. But I still have some stories that need to be memorialized, but since they'll be photo-less I've put them off.

I agree it's so important to include pictures of ourselves in our scrapbooks. I've gotten more comfortable with having my picture taken and have worked on using them in my layouts.
I haven't scrapped much about myself, though. I know I should.

YAY! I am so glad you are finding joy in scrapping yourself. You are important. Your stories are worthy of documenting too.

I have been slowly documenting my stories too. I don't have many pictures from my childhood but I have stories so I am working in a 6X8 album with journaling and the few photos I do have. I am also just telling stories. I would have loved to read something like this of my grandmother who passed way before i was even though of and would love to read one of my mom but I know she doesn't have anything like this so i hope one day my kids will enjoy reading about me. If not, I am enjoying documenting and reminiscing about me! LOL!

No kids so most of my pages are event oriented. Im just starting to scrap my baby pictures. Unfortunately my parents weren't much for picture takins so I have nothing beyond age 4. I'm toying with the idea of doing some art journaling and including some childhood memories.

After 20 years of scrapping for my kids, I have started a scrapbook for myself. My kids' scrapbooks will go through their high school graduations, but I still want to tell stories about Christmas and other events happening in my life. It's almost like a visual journal.

Example: We gifted my dad a hotel stay and tickets to his favorite basketball game. His 3 children and 8 grandchildren were all there (rare occasion). The kids had a blast swimming in the pool and cheering at the game, so that's how I scrapped the event for DS's scrapbook. It was from his perspective. I had a completely different experience with my dad. He was a total asshole, so I scrapped a picture from that event from my perspective. I know my kids will see my scrapbooks someday, and I'm fine with that. I won't say anything that will come as a complete shock to them.

We will be empty nesters in 10 days and I'm looking forward to focusing on my life again after 22 years of constantly doing things for other people.