Well I am happy to reveal everyone who said "eye" is on the write track. But it isn't a bird!
Jennifer (AKA Old Kitty) guessed "the eclipse". I have to say that is exactly what I thought this image looked like. Clever of you to remember we had a Solar Eclipse down this way recently (alas I was about 3000 kilometres away from being able to see it). Definitely some bonus points coming for that guess!
Second Kathleen Jones has posted about the anxiety of being a "media tart".
I have to say I identify with the problem.
At work I present a confidant persona, can talk at state-wide conferences, public information sessions.
You name it, I can do it.
But...
When it comes to talking about my own work, or myself and I clam up!
I am at best anxious and shy when it comes to self promotion.
How about you dear reader are you "shy and retiring" when it comes to self promotion?
Answer to WIIW tomorrow
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Not a bird, huh? Since you said it was easy, might it be a dog? Lilli?
And I am awful at self-promotion, which probably is most noticeable during job interviews when I have to talk about my strengths and successes.
I thought it looked like the eclipse too, but I figured that would be too easy.
Let me guess amphibian/reptile eye then. I'm into those this week I guess.
As for self-promotion, I'm with you. I can talk to anyone, stand up in front of crowds and not embarrass myself, but talk about my books, forget it.
Not a bird, huh? How about a crocodile?
Hmm, not a bird... Well, surely, something reptilian?
I'd like to be in a position to worry about self-promotion. :-) I'm guessing I'd be useless at it.
I'd rather have someone else promote my work, given the choice. I was always taught not to toot your own horn.
Thanks for the mention Al. mshatch has hit the problem, I think. We were all brought up too well - taught not to toot our own horns!
Hmmm... no guesses on the eye... but the media tart thing... THAT I can do. But I don't do so much self promotion as just goofing around. I am present enough that I think people notice me.
Hmmm, I'm late to the party, but that sure does look like a rooster's eye to me. But no bird, huh? Maybe a...a...a... heck, I don't know. Creepy-looking. As for the promotion, I'm good at promoting causes, other people, and activities. (for recruitment purposes) But self-promotion? Lousy, absolutely lousy.
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