Hey there,
Sorry 'bout the cold. I had one of those a few weeks back. I like the self portrait. It looks honest...no that wasn't the right thing...you look beautiful but perhaps not feeling your best...oh I better quit while I'm not too far behind. I like the pic. The lighting, framing all contribute. Now how'd you do that? A mirror? Timer? Husband? Hope you feel better.
FYI: I've got some kind of nasty cold. In my fevered delirium, I managed to snap a few shots in the bathroom, including one of me looking the way I feel. Posting it is braver than it may seem.