Fantastic! (from yesterday's March for Women's Rights in Madison, WI.)

Saturday.

Compound Row 3 sets of 12 at 50 lbs.

Abduction 9 sets of 12 at 50 lbs

Adduction 9 sets of 12 at 35 lbs.

Vertical Chest 3 sets of 12 at 60 lbs.

Then:

3 miles of high resistance cardio,

because the guy next to me was hot

and got off when I hit mile three

so my inspiration was gone. 

What can I say?

Then:

Stretching on the mat

Save Yourself.

Weights Before Cardio

Compound Row 3 sets of 12 at 50 lbs.

Abduction 3 sets of 12 at 50 lbs

Adduction 3 sets of 12 at 35 lbs.

Vertical Chest 3 sets of 12 at 60 lbs.

Triceps Press 3 sets of 12 at 70 lbs.

Then:

4 miles of cardio

Then:

Stretching on the mat

Come On Muscle Memory!

An hour of cardio 

(I know I should do cardio last,

 but really today should have been just cardio...

but then I saw the hot guys and just had to go do more)

Then:

Compound Row 3 sets of 10 at 50 lbs.

Abduction 3 sets of 10 at 50 lbs

Adduction 3 sets of 10 at 35 lbs.

Vertical Chest 3 sets of 10 at 50 lbs.

Triceps Press 3 sets of 10 at 60 lbs.

Then:

Compound Row 3 sets of 12 at 50 lbs.

Abduction 3 sets of 12 at 50 lbs

Adduction 3 sets of 12 at 35 lbs.

Vertical Chest 3 sets of 12 at 50 lbs.

Triceps Press 3 sets of 12 at 60 lbs.

Then:

Stretching on the mat. 

The Transformation Continues

 1 mile of cardio

Hip abduction 3 sets of 10 reps

Hip adduction 3 sets of 10 reps

Vertical chest 3 sets of 10 reps

Compound row 3 sets of 10 reps

1 mile of cardio

Hip abduction 3 sets of 10 reps

Hip adduction 3 sets of 10 reps

Vertical chest 3 sets of 10 reps

Compound row 3 sets of 10 reps

1 mile of cardio

then stretching on the mat while checking out the men.

That Moment When You Realize You Reached A Goal

I made heads turn today.

Just walking though the gym in normal cloths

with my cameras hidden in my purse.

Nothing flashy, tight, or revealing on or about me.

Just me.

And that felt fantastic!

"I want to make heads turn in public again some day." ~A. Delight 2009

Its time to set anther goal.

Live, Laugh and Love.

Some things in life truly are free

and my friendship is one of them.

~A.Delight

Give of yourself and ask for nothing in return.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

I just finished watching, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I identify with the character, Lisbeth Salander so much and I am emotionally moved by the very last scene, I cant help but loose sleep by laying here wondering how many other women feel this way. Used by men for our talents, our bodies, our minds, our friendships...our love. Only to be betrayed, hurt and alone.

Stolen From My Sisters FB Today.

Lee Brice - That Way Again

Value those in your life.

Self Promotion Of The Artist

Self Portrait, Amanda Delight. Acrylic On Birch 2009

Years ago a read an article on the self portraits of artists. One of the ideas that has stuck with me was the concept of, is this truly how they looked, or is it how they wanted to look? Some say, "Paint what you see and not what your mind wants to see."

Here is a great video that touches upon some of those same ideas, hinting at the idea of every artist is captivated by their own image (myself included) but that it may not have been an accurate representation of how they really looked. Its said here to be a "sales pitch" or what I like to call, self promotion.

Please click on the link below to be directed to the video of Carrie Rebora Barratt that inspired this blog:

http://www.metmuseum.org/connections/artists_by_themselves

Hope For Now

Doe Paoro - Can't Leave You

Happy Birthday Boss!

8 years ago today after 18 hours of labor, I gave birth to an 8 pound soul that is unique and in my opinion, nothing less than amazing. I love how she laughs at my jokes and melts my heart with every, "thank you, I love you" and unexpected kiss. She is creative beyond my understanding and her independent sass makes me proud. She amazes me more every day as I watch her grow and evolve into her own person. I regret not going on to art school, I regret marring the sperm donor and moving to northern maine. But one thing I will never regret was choosing to have her. I couldnt have asked or planned for a better sidekick in life ♥ She is proof enough for me that everything does happen for a reason.

l Love My Brother.