Momo Fali's: Getting to Know Me: Bed-Head Edition

Friday, July 17, 2009

Getting to Know Me: Bed-Head Edition

This is me in the morning. You screamed, didn't you? Because of my insomnia, I'm both a night-owl and an early bird. You would look bad too.

Note the oily skin, black circles under my eyes and the surly expression which stays until I've had a cup of coffee. Thank you, God, for electricity and for whoever had the idea to grind up coffee beans and run hot water over them.

Ironically, back in the 80's I tried to get my hair to look like this...only with bigger bangs. Thank you, God, for curling irons, teasing combs and Aqua Net.

Tell me boys and girls, do you get up early or stay up late. Or, if you're a sorry sucker like me, both?

Labels: Getting to Know Me, Photos, Ramblings

# posted by Momo Fali : 7:23 AM

Comments:

Both, my dear.

I'm off today, and I have been up since 4

# posted by

Gunfighter : July 17, 2009 at 7:49 AM

It's a good thing there's no time to sleep at BlogHer anyway.

# posted by

Piper of Love : July 17, 2009 at 7:59 AM

Is there something wrong with me? Because I think you look great.

# posted by

María : July 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM

see, i think you're gorgeous!!
just don't breathe on me, ok?
xoxo
i can NOT wait to meet you!!!!!!

# posted by

melissa : July 17, 2009 at 9:07 AM

you are HAWT! crossing my fingers I get to see you looking this way at BlogHer! *wink wink*

# posted by

jenny from mommin' it up! : July 17, 2009 at 9:08 AM

When I am in a play I regularly get only 3 hours of sleep a night. Eventually it takes a toll.

# posted by

russ : July 17, 2009 at 9:11 AM

Ahhhhh!!!!!!

;) J/K... we could be sisters with that look.

This past week I've been both a night owl and early riser... or to be more precise, an all-night cougher-never-get-to-sleeper.

Stupid flu.

# posted by

Maureen : July 17, 2009 at 9:35 AM

I think I look like that right now.
But you definately make it look better than I do!

# posted by

Liz C. : July 17, 2009 at 10:35 AM

you look infinitely better than i do in the morning, hon.

wish i were going to blogher this year. i'd totally make out with you.

# posted by

the planet of janet : July 17, 2009 at 10:41 AM

I'm both too. And you look fabulous.

:)

# posted by

And I'll Raise You 5 : July 17, 2009 at 10:48 AM

I think your hair looks pretty awesome.

I'm normally a sleeper - tucked in my 11 and I'll sleep as late as I can possibly get away with.

The last few weeks I've been to bed LATE - 12 or 1 - and up at normal time - 7ish.

It.Is.Killing.Me.

# posted by

Amy : July 17, 2009 at 10:53 AM

You are brave lass!
I have never really outted myself on my blog.
Well there was the one time when I showed off my face while wearing a miracle face cream. People said I looked like a Mime. Such insults!

It's true, bed head was so desirable, who knew it was just as easy as late to bed, early to rise.

# posted by

Everyday Goddess : July 17, 2009 at 11:17 AM

You know of course, that when you click on the picture it gets big. Really big. I knew I liked your style!

# posted by

Everyday Goddess : July 17, 2009 at 11:18 AM

Your enthusiasm is infectious. Lately, I've been doing that sleep for 4 hours but feel like you went for a run thing. I love it so sarcastically.

# posted by

Jon : July 17, 2009 at 11:38 AM

For me, it depends upon a lot of factors. Most often, the predominant factor is the disposition of my five-year-old, and whether he goes to bed late or gets up early.

On my own, I'm a morning person. I think I'm the only one in the family.

# posted by

Tom : July 17, 2009 at 11:45 AM

That look says you're ready to eat any small children that may cross your path. I have the same look. Mine helps me to reinforce to my kids I'm not a morning person, I'm not interested in breakfast, and I don't function without coffee.

Perhaps I'd be better if I didn't stay up all night, but it seems late night is the only time I can just have peace and quiet. Why waste that time sleeping, right?

# posted by

Merritt : July 17, 2009 at 11:48 AM

Well, I'm a night owl but with kids I'm forced to get up way earlier than I should. We need a pill that will allow us to stay up late, wake up early and get the rest needed. Someone needs to get on that...

# posted by

Hockeyman : July 17, 2009 at 11:50 AM

Sleep is for the weak. All the best infomercials are on overnight anyway.

You look cute.

# posted by

DadGoneMad : July 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM

You rock!
Is it wrong that I'm sitting here thinking that your skin looks great?

I stay up way too late and get up way too early.. thank goodness that nobody expects me to sleep at BlogHer ;-) I'll run on the giddy high of all y'all and then crash when I get home!
BTW ~ love that green color on you ;-)
and a picture of me in the morning.. yowza.. MWAH

# posted by

Rachel : July 17, 2009 at 12:01 PM

I'm a night owl. I wouldn't be an early riser AT ALL except for a pesky little thing known as my children.

# posted by

Lynn @ Walking With Scissors : July 17, 2009 at 12:01 PM

you look great - especially if you haven't had any sleep or coffee?! And I remember that hairdo...

I'm currently stuck in an insomnia state as well, this baby belly is getting to big to get comfy!

# posted by

Steph at Problem Solvin' Mom : July 17, 2009 at 12:05 PM

Please, I don't look that good even after my first cup of coffee! I don't think you can take a bad photo. Ok, the surly expression isn't nice, but the rest of you looks fine. Even the black circles under your eyes have a certain finesse.
I'm an afternoon person if left on my own. But, I've been doing the insomnia routine for so long, I don't know what I am anymore. Get up early, stay up late, yes that's all me.
Now go get some coffee.. .

# posted by

SurprisedMom : July 17, 2009 at 12:18 PM

You're adorable. I wish my hair looked that good when I woke up..it is all bunched up in a hair tie that went wacky.

# posted by

Kim : July 17, 2009 at 12:24 PM

I'm glad I had swallowed my tea before opening this post. You are my new hero. Awesome look you've got going there.

# posted by

Tara R. : July 17, 2009 at 12:30 PM

-->There is NO WAY I would post a picture of what I look like in the a.m. It would scare small children.

http://www.WebSavyMom.com

# posted by

Deb : July 17, 2009 at 12:31 PM

Yer still hot, chickie. And nothing a good cup of joe wouldn't take care of.

I am usually a morning person, but have been working on staying up past nine to prep for BlogHer. Do you think I'll look funny at the People's Party wearing pj's?

# posted by

unmitigated me : July 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM

You carry it lady.

And I'm from the permanently tired stable.

# posted by

Ian Newbold : July 17, 2009 at 12:55 PM

This summer I have definitely been burning the candle at both ends!

# posted by

Debbie : July 17, 2009 at 1:08 PM

You are HOT! :)

Though I normally go to bed by about 10:30 under normal circumstances (i.e. when my husband is home & not traveling), I really enjoy staying up late late late because I am very productive late at night.

But I also am productive early, so I get up super early too!

# posted by

Melisa Wells : July 17, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Smokin! :D

Last night I went to bed at 2 and got up at 6. A bit less than usual, but still..I don't sleep much either.

I don't know how people that go to bed at 10 o'clock get anything done. :D

# posted by

Jared : July 17, 2009 at 1:33 PM

You look better than I will after my weekend of plays ;)
I prefer to go to bed early and get up early--rarely happens in the summer :0

# posted by

Miss Lisa : July 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Both... You look better than me in the morning time gal! lol

# posted by

Devri : July 17, 2009 at 1:54 PM

I also think you look great-- I smell a rat. I wanna see the real picture, now.

I stay up way too late and get up at what most people would consider a normal time, around 8 usually. But I stay up so late it FEELS really early. Does that count?

# posted by

LiteralDan : July 17, 2009 at 2:16 PM

I would love to look like that first thing--you're beautiful. I know you're not fishing for compliments, and I know that photo looks less than ideal to you, but, add a smile to it and you're what I aspire to. Hang in there!

# posted by

AlisonH : July 17, 2009 at 2:40 PM

You call that "bedhead?!" Oy. Your hair looks like what Hollywood tries to pass off as bedhead in movies. I'm not buying it. :)

I'd like to say I'm a night owl, but the child changed all that.

# posted by

Isabella : July 17, 2009 at 3:46 PM

Sadly, for my husband, I do both. Sad for him because if I can't sleep, he doesn't get much either, wink wink nudge nudge. I'd give it all up for some real sleep though.

# posted by

Aunt Juicebox : July 17, 2009 at 3:53 PM

It's a sexy look! You look hawt Momo!

# posted by

Jodi : July 17, 2009 at 4:35 PM

No, I didn't scream. I am used to looking at myself in the morning so I quite used to the moring look.

Me = Sorry Suka

# posted by

James (SeattleDad) : July 17, 2009 at 7:03 PM

I am like you. I do both.

# posted by

Kimberly Wright : July 17, 2009 at 8:48 PM

I get up early AND I make the coffee!
After 2 cups, I'm good to go!

# posted by

Bad Momma : July 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM

Both, all the way.

# posted by

Martin : July 18, 2009 at 6:28 AM

OOOOO Lord, girl, you need some sleep for sure!

# posted by

Kat : July 18, 2009 at 8:57 AM

Oh darling, I feel as if you have thrown down a gauntlet. Because I Know I look worse in the morning. Where is the crease on your face, the hot side flush and the cold side? The drool? The fuzz and frizz?

Oh I am so very tempted to prove that I look way worse in the morning.

# posted by

Dapoppins : July 18, 2009 at 12:38 PM

Momo- That is some bed head. On my site, on the pictures on the side (it rotates between pictures so may not be up there on first click) where my daughter is in front of me with winter boots and a t-shirt on- I believe that is bed head that I have there too. It's not as apparent with shorter hair. I am more of an evening person. I used to be a morning person, a long time ago. If I don't get a change to say it- Have fun on your trip next week! -Jason

# posted by

The Devoted Dad : July 18, 2009 at 4:15 PM

# posted by

The Devoted Dad : July 18, 2009 at 4:16 PM

I was expecting something irrepressibly matronly. Not. You look defiant but cute. Don't sweat it.
~Mary

# posted by

Anonymous : July 18, 2009 at 7:28 PM

Now that is hawt hair. Admit it.

Hey, is that an Ambien stuck in your hair?

# posted by

Bee : July 18, 2009 at 8:28 PM

The other day, I had to get up at 6am. Having been sleeping in all summer, it was QUITE a RUDE awakening. I don't know how I'm going to get up at 5am ever again. I'm a night owl-If I could stay up til 1 or so every night and sleep til ten, I'd be in heaven.

# posted by

Mrs4444 : July 19, 2009 at 1:02 AM

You are ADORABLE! I heart you <3

# posted by

Anonymous : July 19, 2009 at 6:27 PM

you totally look like a back up singer, dancer for AC/DC. and I mean that in a good way!

My sleep schedule is dictated by the little people. If I could have my way I'd go to bed at 8pm wake up at 8am, have a nap from 3-6pm and start the cycle all over again.

My sister got over her insomnia with acupunture. she is a whole new person.

# posted by

Anonymous : July 20, 2009 at 5:08 AM

Wow, that's some crazy bedhead!

I'm an early to bed early to rise kinda guy(though before kids it was the exact opposite. I was up at 5:30 this morning, ran, and got showered before the coffee pot even turned itself on!

# posted by

Jason : July 20, 2009 at 10:41 AM

Awwwwww. I love this photo of you. Poor thing!

I am a night person by nature, but lately I've been getting up earlier and earlier which I am NOT liking!

PS: I KIND OF miss the days of Aqua Net!

# posted by

meleah rebeccah : July 20, 2009 at 5:04 PM

I'm kind of neither. I'm usually up naturally before 8 (but for work around 6:30), and I generally try to be in bed early. I'm just weird. I like my sleep and am not overly pleasant when I don't get enough of it.

# posted by

Jaina : July 20, 2009 at 5:36 PM

That's HOT.
And, I work night shift, because I'm a night owl and was born for this stuff.

# posted by

Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional : July 21, 2009 at 5:49 AM

I HATE insomnia. I had 30 great years of sleep until I had kids and I have slept through the night maybe eight times since then. And my kid is 4.

# posted by

Anonymous : July 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM

this early bird finally gave up after about 20 years of hanging out with night owls :/

you look great

# posted by

DarkWing : July 23, 2009 at 12:16 AM

I'm kinda diggin the look....

# posted by

oscar : July 23, 2009 at 4:11 PM

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