The Importance of Making a Bunny of Yourself

I don't remember when I realised that one cannot take all things seriously. I think it downed on me soon after I realised that, while I or someone were grieving over something, those who caused the grief couldn't care less. It was then that I resolved to dedicate my energy to something more worthwhile.

But even when nobody is causing you any trouble, it is important to have a laugh at yourself. Not a self-deprecating kind of laugh, of course. As for me, I've always been known for giggling heartily every time I fell on ice in Moscow. Part of the reason was because I saw other people falling on ice, so when I used to fall it wasn't "me" who fell - it was one of those able-bodied people who look funny when they kick the air on a busy street in the centre of the capital city. What not to laugh at?

And this post is really to say a huge thankyou to my friend who deftly and wittingly - I'm not ironic - reminded me of my lighter side, familiar to those who know me personally. I love having a good laugh - and what could be better to laugh at than me wearing bunny ears and making a funny face? The picture pleasantly surprised me this morning, and, as per my friend's suggestion, I am presenting to you my official Bunny face. Besides, after all posts about some very serious things I thought we all - particularly the readers - deserved some light-heartedness on this blog.

With many heartfelt special thanks to my friend, musician and videographer, M. C-ski ;-)