Be Spontaneous!

As I left work today I noticed the sun setting over the horizon behind the mountains.

I drove up flattop to see the view of the city below and the ocean/mountains in the distance before it became completely dark.

The pictures I took with my iphone,

hardly do the view or colors justice.

This was exactly what I have been needing...color.

Dear Amanda Delight

Just when I think I'm crazy for writing

and sharing what I do,

someone like Anthony sends me an email

validating my journey

and my reasons for sharing it!

I am flattered and honored

to inspire a change in someone's life!

"Hey Amanda,

I know we really don't know each other but I wanted to take a moment and say thank you. I've been following your story for awhile now and find that everything you've done for yourself and your daughter is nothing less then amazing. How you transformed yourself with loosing weight and how much love you give your daughter is awesome.

7 months ago I hit rock bottom and due to being unhealthy I was over weight and had some medical problems. After reading one of your posts I went back and read a lot of what you had done, with moving and the struggles you had been through. This made me make a bold move in my life to better myself. That night I gave up all fried foods and soda. Since that time I've dropped 3 pants sizes and feel a million times better.

Now I've had a lot of help along the way but it was your story that gave me a spark. Now I know I'll have more time on this earth with my son and wife, thank you for being you. You truly are special and deserve some just as good as you. You will always in my thoughts when I'm running on that trend mill. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Anthony

My Trainer

MEET ADAM

Color Deprivation

As a visual artist, surviving Alaska,

I'm becoming aware of my surroundings

and how they are effecting my mood

and creative process.

Lets examine Color theory, I've read a lot about it.

But one thing involving the study of color

that has never crossed my mind until now is color deprivation.

There is little to none literature on the web about color deprivation.

I feel as though I'm experiencing it...

and it has me exploring what it does and how it's making me feel.

I think I'm going to make a narrative video on it.

The grey sky and vast snowy surrounds being my source of inspiration

or lack there of.

Welcome to my world.

WOD by Amanda Delight

Workout of the Day

1 mile of cardio

3 sets of 15 back extensions

3 sets of 10 ball squats against the wall

3 sets of 10 assisted chin lifts

3 sets of 12 shoulder presses (15lbs)

3 sets of 12 upright rows (20lbs)

Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus || Spoken Word

The Struggle With Self Image

After being posted on facebook for 2 days, this photo got 19 likes and 27 comments. Photos like this get the most attention (maybe for the confidence I elude) yet this isnt the real me. This photo is distorted from perspective and my cloths are hiding my skins distortion from pregnancy and years of over eating. Here is my question. Without the photos, how do I get men to see the real me? I would like to think regardless of my shape or size someone would like me for me. Yet...Im shown time and time again in the dating world that this isnt true. If I loose 20 lbs and remove the loose skin will that help? Better yet, can a man be attracted to a woman that is permanently physically scared by another man?

Im so tired of not being good enough.

Note to self

"It wasn't the fall that killed him.

It was the sudden stop."

Dont stop doing what you love.

Take chances and risks!

Free yourself from the lines you sketch

and boundaries others set.

You took the leap,

now its time to keep going!

Know Your Worth, I Know Mine

You are beautiful.

You are talented.

You have so much to offer

and you deserve the very basic in life from a partner.

If they can't even pay attention to you,

its time to move on.

This is what I tell myself and

you should do the same.

You Inspire Me.

I have a plan

While going over my food intake tonight with Adam,

I confessed I had no carbs or fiber today.

My excuse was the day was unplanned.

He told me,

"In oder to achieve success,

you must have a plan"

But, tonight I got another 25 miles in on the bike...

The goal for the week is to drop 3 lbs.

What is your goal for the week??

Pay It Forward

Since "Santa" stuck a card on the bulletin board for me at work...

with a very large amount of cash in it,

I decided to pay it forward.

I painted this for a co-worker tonight

and hope to surprise her with it tomorrow.

It is a portrait of her infant Granddaughter that has been fighting cancer.

Merry Christmas everyone,

tonight I was in my element and enjoyed every minute of it!

Always Remember:

Cause in the color of portrait world I know that Ive got it all.

Everything does happen for a reason and for that,

I am truly grateful.

Never loose hope when things go wrong

...even if it takes years for the rain clouds to go away.

It Gets Better. Choose life!

Casey Ford Alexander

This is brilliant work by

Casey Ford Alexander,

from the edit to the narration.

I love the whole concept.

This depicts our world today

with social networks and

the intricate ways we are evolving

with our communication and relationships with one another.

To fully understand the creative intent,

you must watch both videos:

I woke up with this in my head.

Afraid

I want someone to love me.

To enjoy me long enough to understand the full me.

So how do I make the change in myself to get what my soul is longing for?

Over and over Im left with what I dont want.

Lies, broken promises, an empty bed and a broken heart.

Im to the point I dont know what to do and Im afraid to try again.