Brilliant tonal depth to this photo. I like the fact that you chose to focus on the side of your face that's away from the camera. It's almost like the Rembrandt lighting technique, except with selective focusing (if that makes any sense). I also like how this teeters between being a reflective portrait, while at the same time having very dynamic elements. It's always nice to see a photo with layers of complexity. This is one of those photos where the viewer can get lost for hours just looking at everything it has to offer. You certainly have a great technique and a connective way of seeing within your self (and your other subjects) to produce fantastic portraits.
kudos to Paulina for the shot