You =/= your personality

[Biosophilogical]

I don't know what I look like ... well I know how I look but I don't know how my looks create an impression upon those seeing them ,,, basically I don't know what subculture(s) my appearance falls into. Though my eyes match me; they change between chocolate brown and diluted alcohol and hazel, and my moods are also ... erratic; they are bright and full of life and I'm normally peppy and bouncy; they have an intense gaze when I'm concentrating.

OT: So no, I don't get that 'Is that really me?' thing, I mainly get the 'I need to use face-wash more' or 'I should shave'

 

[Sea Lumberjack]

Well, I know what your saying. I play video games and am on the computer most of the day, and am an active band geek and of course thought that i should look like the stereotypical "pasty white, overweight/overly-skinny kid. Though recently I actually took the time to actually look at myself in the mirror and found that I'm actually really muscular and athletic looking(wow just read that and i kinda sound like a douche). I guess i do work out and eat well and stuff but i guess in my mind i never really imagined myself looking like...well...good.

 

[Randamo]

I've always looked younger but have maturity and a personality that's a bit old for me.
People say i look depressed, but i think all i'm doing is not smiling. When i do smile, it's a sideways smirk that doesn't really suit my face.
also, i have a walk that's determined and precise. It doesn't really match a little girl type like me.

 

[blarghblarghhhhh]

Some people tell me I look psychotic. Im not saying that in an emo way either. im told I have a calm but wild and unpredictable look. When I look in the mirror I have a hard time reading myself. I do have self image issues but I dont think they affect me as much as they used to.

 

[TehCookie]

This is just a small topic that I caught myself pondering as I walked past a mirror, back to my laptop just now. As I passed the mirror, I caught a glimpse of myself and I found myself thinking, my face, how I look, doesn't match me; or rather, doesn't match my mannerisms.
It's like looking in the mirror and yes, you see the features of your face and you know they're yours, but your face doesn't match who you are, your personality.
I have a "nice face" I'm told, but my thoughts are, sadly, often dark and it just doesn't show in my physical identity. It doesn't really bother me that much, but it's a noticeable inconsistency.

I never noticed that with people, I can see how your face wouldn't match your personality but mannerisms always gives it away. Half the time I notice that and/or a persons aura more than their physical attributes, but I am a weird one. Then again that's probably contradictory to my extremely average looks. Weight, height, beauty, intelligence, I'm extremely average. My mannerisms are still weird though, or they're faked (and it amazes me when people can't tell the difference).

 

[Ria Almeida]

I hate talking about myself so I'm gonna indirectly do so by sharing words and phrases of what other people have said about me.

Appearance: Everyone says I look younger - I'm 20 but I can pass off for 16. "Sweet-looking" and "presentable." Double that when I wear my glasses.

Personality: "Cold-hearted *****", "fireball", "fighter", "fierce", "intense", "look out for this one, she has a mean right hook".

Yeah, you're right. Sometimes, appearances are deceiving... (insert music here.)

 

[Riobux]

And so comes the point of discussion, are there any fellow Escapist's who have felt the same for themselves. If so, to what extent does it disturb you?

Well, actually no. I'm generally physically ugly and I have ugly thoughts. I sometimes think things that are misanthropic as hell (e.g. sometimes I wish humanity would simply just die out just because of how disgusting it is). I sometimes think of doing ugly acts that defy certain moral boundaries society holds. I have pessimistic views and express hatred a lot more than I express friendship. All while sporting a chubby body, straw-like hair, eyes with bags that make me look insomniac and enough marks around my body (mainly my face) just because I enjoy picking scabs and spots (it's borderline to the point where I can't help it). I also have generally nasty skin and I have body hair I don't particularly like.

So, if you want to look at it as a "does your physical appearance (excluding clothes) match your personality", I'd say it may. Not to a Fable extent, but ugly thoughts and an ugly body.

 

[Blazing Steel]

Adults always assume I'm an asshole. I'm about adverage hight and I don't look hard, but I do have a full mustache so the sub teachers I'm trying to fuck the system. Really I just didn't shave, my girlfriend liked it and I one of the few students who want to learn.

 

[RatRace123]

I think my face matches my personality. Or I thought it did, now I'm starting to question it, I know that my voice doesn't really match my face, but that fits my personality.

Great, now I'm having self doubt.

 

[iluvamanda]

Sometimes, when I look into a mirror, I just stare and wonder who the fuck is looking back at me.

dude so do i.. its a very wierd feeling.. i havent got used to myself for some reason. my voice and the way i act doesnt match ME at all

and it really throws me off to think of it... its fucking depressing to just think "this isnt me"... i just want to change everything about me :/