Freedom Quest

rubyjo

Freedom Quest

Another in the “coming to terms with my body” journey.

these photo shoots have been a remarkable eye opening experience for me, and they have given me freedom to explore areas of my life i have kept hidden for too long. i still have issues- my arms are still crossed- but nothing like i had 4 months ago when i joined this site.

what a great bunch of beautiful people i have found here…

taken and posted July 3, 2009

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Freedom Quest by rubyjo
Freedom Quest by rubyjo
  • Erika .

    Erika .

    I admire this. xx
    by the way I really like the tones in this shot. :)

  • rubyjo replied

    thanks erika, i appreciate you- and i love playing with the tones in black and white. :)

  • Doug Greenwald

    Doug Greenwald

    I applaud your bravery and still believe you have nothing to be ashamed of.

  • rubyjo replied

    ahhh, doug- you’re a sweety, thanks so much.

  • AFogArty

    AFogArty

    Just scratching each others back babe.

    Great photo and thank you also.

  • rubyjo replied

    thanks Adrian, appreciate it.

  • KNGodin

    KNGodin

    Your arms may be crossed but you’re not clenching your fists… that’s something! ;)

  • rubyjo replied

    this is true, progress babes. and i wondered if anyone would catch that… :)

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Uncross those arms and give me a hug hun :) I love what you are doing….I love this image of you! And I agree….what a great bunch of people here for sure. Looking forward to your next brilliant image of self discovery Rubyjo ;)

  • rubyjo replied

    hugs baby!!! starting to run put of parts haha
    have a few more ideas with the parts then i think i will do the final image and maybe a combination image. i appreciate your continued support- you are such a jewel :)

  • Selkie

    Selkie

    Yay :). This is wonderful, and i’m so very proud of/for you for having the tetas to do these recent works, Ruby. xoxox

  • rubyjo replied

    ahhh, thanks selkie, getting there darling.

  • linaji
  • rubyjo replied

    ah, thank you linaji, i appreciate the feature!

  • ArcadiaTempest

    ArcadiaTempest

    I get you….I love your blossom unfolding…..I can see that even though the arms are folded..it is more about the whole feeling of this that makes me feel so good about you as a woman who is such a real woman…XX

  • rubyjo replied

    yes, you get me.
    thanks arcadia, and i love that analogy- blossom unfolding- another of your phrases i will tuck back and return to.
    :)

  • ArcadiaTempest

    ArcadiaTempest

    Oh and I just lurve the jeans!

  • rubyjo replied

    kickass jeans, aren’t they! lol

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Oh just lovely. This is so meaningfull… Let’s uncrossed those arms and let me give you a big hug.. Ruby.. you’re not alone!! XX

  • rubyjo replied

    i’ll take that big hug Lorena Lo! Thanks for the supportive comments :)

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    BEAUTIFUL!!

  • rubyjo replied

    aw thank you Colleen, such a sweet thing to say.

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    ur one of the bravest peeps i know
    and damn hot bod too !!! lol hahah i can say that cuz i love ya
    thanks for being a great friend !

  • rubyjo replied

    haha, baby you can tell me i have a hot bod anyday :)
    and thank you for being a great friend too- mwah

  • rubyjo

    rubyjo

    Thanks for the feature in Everyday Women!

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Go Girl! :)) Inspirational! (but you already know that I hope!) :)

  • rubyjo replied

    thanks my dear vicki! appreciate your support as always…

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    rubyjo…........I admit….I am sooooooo happy to be here and watch this journey to your FREEDOM ….I LOVE and admire your courage….and THIS is a MASTERPIECE In Making :)))
    and i did notice how you left that unbotton jean alone :))) good girl :) xxxx

  • rubyjo replied

    jacqleen darling, you are the first to comment on the jeans being unbuttoned. I so appreciate your comments and thank you for calling it a Masterpiece in Making… makes me want to write that on my skin somewhere… :)

  • Paul Gana

    Paul Gana

    I don’t know why, but for some reason this photo makes me think you should be wearing a Harley Davidson shirt =D

  • rubyjo replied

    Hey Moses, i have a HD shirt i could be wearing- is that a request because i might just do that….
    :)

  • Cassey

    Cassey

    You’re like an onion blossom, slowly peeling away the layers to the fresh, still core. I love this journey you’re taking and allowing us to witness. You’re beautiful my friend, so beautiful.

  • rubyjo replied

    thanks cassidy, onion blossom- does that mean i will make you cry as i peel away the layers?
    and beautiful- ditto my friend.

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    This is awesome work, I feel such a strong sense of identifying with the image, the description… wonderful.

  • rubyjo replied

    why thank you micklyn, and i am glad you feel it is wonderful, makes me smile :)

  • madworld

    madworld

    WHoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, miss ruby. What a tidy little body you have you secret squirrel, this is an awesome shot!! Well done you x

  • rubyjo replied

    thank you madwoman, and i had to look up secret squirrel lolol

  • Paul Gana

    Paul Gana

    honka honka toot toot, yeah put on the HD shirt

  • rubyjo replied

    will do- after this series is over which might be years from now lolol

  • Rod  Adams

    Rod Adams

    Looking good American Woman!!

  • rubyjo replied

    now that would have been a good title for this pic- American Woman.
    thank you, Donald….

  • Thomas Simunsen

    Thomas Simunsen

    wow, very seductive, love the top button open and tone. Excellent

  • rubyjo replied

    thanks Thomas, that button undone is a step for me and i appreciate you noticing that. :)

  • Thomas Simunsen

    Thomas Simunsen

    you’re a sexy looking girl even in jeans and a singlet.

  • rubyjo replied

    hey Tom, somehow i missed this comment (sorry!) and what a comment to miss- geeze- thanks darling! :)

  • Mike Rowley

    Mike Rowley

    Hey, Rube. I gotta say, the more I see of you, the more I get to know that there is some TRUE beauty in this otherwise rather crappy world.

  • rubyjo replied

    Sir Rowley! where you been? this crappy world getting to you? thanks for that awesome comment, you always lift my spirits :)

  • Mike Rowley

    Mike Rowley

    Yes, Rube. I’m afraid this crappy world is getting to me. Have been laying low. Also: my computer has shuttled off to silicon heaven. Have to use the town library computer in the meantime. Limited access. Nemind, always good to talk to you.

  • rubyjo replied

    awwww, sir rowley, sorry to hear that. so your computerless? guess you are back to scribbling masterpieces on scraps of paper then… :)

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    You gorgeous thing, this is amazing and I’m loving your journey.
    Like a butterfly emerging after years of darkness, how very beautiful, I can relate to this so well.
    Proud of you girl!!
    xox

  • rubyjo replied

    awww thanks Tracey, you really made my day with those words :)
    xxoo

  • mobii

    mobii

    This is a wonderful shot Rubyjo. Nothing has the impact that B/W does.

  • rubyjo replied

    thank you mobii, i love black and white also, and i appreciate your kind comments

  • Noewi

    Noewi

    I like this a lot. Great contrast!

  • rubyjo replied

    thank you Noewi, you made me smile :)

  • Tanya McCalmon

    Tanya McCalmon

    I love this shot. The body language speaks to me. You have chosen B&W as your preferred finish for this piece, but the open button on the jeans suggests that you are starting to accept that huge grey area in between…

  • rubyjo replied

    oh yeah, Tanya, slowly but surely. that’s an insightful comment, thanks :)

  • rubyjo

    rubyjo

    Thanks to American Patriot for the feature! YAY

  • Christie  Moses

    Christie Moses

    OH wow yeah :) Self portraits are such an amazing journey of discovery. I just started them since i joined RB and have become a little more comfortable with myself.
    One day you will uncross those arms and embrace your beauty completely :) Maybe you already have….xoxo

  • rubyjo replied

    ahhh, thank you lovely Christie
    i’m getting better every day… :)

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    gosh. i know this sounds crude.. but I would love to have your boobies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yuo knockout you ..my hubby here says you are hot hot hot

  • rubyjo replied

    hahahaha
    can i meet your husband? lol
    and Isa darling, maybe i’m holding those boobies up for a reason, liiiiiike, maybe they don’t want to hold themselves up anymore? haha!

  • Sarah Bentvelzen

    Sarah Bentvelzen 11 days ago

    This is so gorgeous! I wish I had that waist, lol! :)

  • rubyjo replied 8 days ago

    awww Sarah, how sweet a comment is that! Thank you :)

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