Sometimes I have a love /hate relationship with certain blogs. While I love the pretty pictures and aspirational lifestyle, I hate how unrealistic it can seem. None of our lives are perfect and I don’t think that anyone is trying to say they are, but who wants to show the boring stuff? The embarrassing stuff? Admit your vices? These hyperrealistic, somewhat goofy paintings by Korean artist Kang Kang Hoon reinforce that when we are in our truth, not denying how silly or mundane we really are, there is magic to be found.

So in that spirit, I’ll let you in on a few of my own little secrets I might prefer to keep under that rug over there..

I am addicted to cheesy reality shows. Seriously can’t get enough So You Think You Can Dance, MasterChef, Hell’s Kitchen, HGTV Star and the like. I just have to know who wins! We don’t watch a ton of tv, but when we do, it goes like this– The Daily Show, Colbert Report, and [ insert cheesy reality show here ].

I bastardize my coffee. I embarrass Mr. Forager every time I order coffee at any Seattle coffeehouse and ask for “lots of room for cream”. He’s just lucky I don’t order what I really want, a Salted Caramel Mocha Frappacino.

I always wear at least a little makeup when we’re hiking. I know, totally against the outdoorsy girl code. But I look half dead without at least a little flavored Chapstick ( Cherry ) and a bit of mascara. A girl needs to look her best, even in the woods!

I frequently fall asleep during movies. These days, when we snuggle in to watch a movie, it has to be either really good and interesting or I guarantee I will doze off about mid-way. If there are a lot of dark scenes and mumbled dialogue, I don’t stand a chance.

I don’t paint much, but not for the reasons you might think. It’s not because I’m too busy ( see reality tv addiction above ), don’t have the time, space or resources. It’s that I get terrified of disappointing myself. Since no one else really sees what I work on, I’m the only one judging and I am my own harshest critic. It’s something I need to work on. After I finish this season of MasterChef.

 I’ve told you my secrets.  Now you tell me yours!  Let’s really revel in our collective goofiness.  Want to see more of these fabulous paintings by Kang Kang Hoon?  Check out his website.

All images via the artist’s website.  Artist found via The Artful Desperado.