Living life with a Resting Witch Face

Living life with a resting witch [witch, because we can't print the actual word] face has not been easy. When I was a kid, I used to sit with the grownups, because my expressions would make most mothers keep their babies away from me. Now that I am old enough to hang out with the elders without it being awkward, I have an easier time with babies. My face is pretty offensive to the adult society.

A resting witch face makes you look perpetually judgmental and annoyed. Sometimes it means you look older for your age because mostly, you look too serious. It also leads people to believe that you are without a sense of humour and that you mean business like all the time. They are surprised when something doesn't offend you because behind that 'witch face' is a nice and silly person who can function normally. Surprise.

Resting witch face drives people away and keeps them away even on the bus or a crowded walkway. It's very unlikely that you will get asked out (whatever your gender is) if you have a NO written all over your face always. You can be feeling a resounding YES inside but who cares. People close to you, however, know that you are approachable and your room is Barbie pink.

Growing up with a witch face also has its perks. Most people do not want to mess with you and maintain safe distance. Once my best friend and I went out for lunch and this girl approached us. Her mother was on the phone and she wanted one of us to talk to her mom and convince her she was out with her female friends, whereas she was actually out on a date. My face being what it is terrified her and she handed the phone to my friend, for she looked kinder and more willing to lie for a complete stranger. 

My life falls apart like all the time and I hit rock bottom almost once a week but people don't get it unless of course I tell them or they read my tweets. So more or less, I always get complimented for holding it together like a pro. It's just my face that doesn't give away much. People do not even make eye contact or look closely at me because it's, well, disturbing. 

My mother thinks my pictures are dismal because I do not smile. Look, I do. I mean I feel happy inside but it's not up to me to show it. But when I do crack a smile, everyone knows I really mean it.  So, if you know me personally or don't know, but want to know or not, please understand that I am not mad at you nor am I depressed. It's just my face. 

You know what complements a resting witch face though? Sarcasm. 

Dyuty Auronee is an occasional fusspot who loves her tea and authori-tea. Reach her at dyuty.r@gmail.com