Anything Is Possible

Proof.

Im sitting in a dark room all alone,

wishing I wasnt.

This goes out to all the independent women like myself.

Its ok to be alone,

even if it makes you cry now and then.

Because at least youre not connected to someone...

and still sitting there all alone.

But Instead I Just Sit Here

If I captured your face a million times in paint,

would it show you the way I see you,

utterly perfect to me.

Because I look at all of this blank canvas and all I want to do is

draw you looking back my way.

I want to surround myself with your essence

displaying to the whole world that my world is made up of you.

Thinking of Max

I miss you Dooberts.

If Only You Could See What I See!

If you are female and over 40 or if you are 10 years younger to your mothers diagnosis of breast cancer and it has been a year since your last mammogram, please do all of your friends and family a favor and schedule your mammogram tomorrow!!! Its a quick, simple and easy test that can save your life!

Someone Pinch Me

Tonight I couldnt help but laugh to myself out loud

as I was at the gym doing cardio.

I do my best thinking when Im in the zone,

alone with my thoughts.

I had the voices of my coworkers from today in my head.

They were telling me how lucky I am

and how they envy my current lifestyle.

Really though,

I couldnt help but laugh concerning the details...

knowing they are absolutely right!

...even I envy me.

Figurative Drawing From Life Tonight

Moose Walks Into Hospital

All morning I watched as the baby moose made it way closer and closer to the entrance until it finally stood close enough for the automated doors to open and he walked right in!!!! After being scared back towards the exit, it just stood there as if it was enjoying the heat from inside the building. But then the doors shut on it causing the baby moose to walk back outside. ~A. Delight

Toddlers & Tiaras

Im appalled at Toddlers & Tiaras...

once again as I catch a few min of it in passing.

These mothers are atrocious and are abusing their children.

Why is this socially accepted and broadcasted?

Shame on you TLC!

I would never duck tape, spray tan, glue eye lashes on, bleach out hair

or sugar dope my crying child

to make myself feel better about my own failures.

Look In The Mirror

Im starting to despise the way men judge me.

Im not a size zero and will never be.

Knowing this is how men see me makes me hate my image.

It makes me want to delete every photo Ive ever posted online

and join an all women's gym.

But I have to tell myself that I am beautiful regardless.

I think when we judge and want to change our own images,

we start to expect that of others.

But really, just because we dont like our own imperfections,

doesnt mean others have to be perfect.

365 Days of Freedom

Exactly a year ago right now, I was inflight from WA due to land here in Anchorage. I had tears in my eyes as the Boss slept on my lap. I knew that I had finally found freedom and my new life could begin. Since then it feels as though I have been on vacation from life, no stress and no worries. Though I miss my friends and family dearly, its a small price to pay to be able to breath again. Here is a pic of the boss taken with my BB in Boston before it lost service. I am thankful for the angel that guided me, the Browns, Adam, all of my new coworkers and everyone else I have met along the way ♥ G'night Anchorage and G'morning east coast, I'll be home again some day.

~A. Delight

Let it be.

Be soft.

Do not let the world make you hard.

Do not let the pain make you hate.

Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness.

Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree,

you still believe it to be a BEAUTIFUL place.

Cardio Tonight

I burned 894 calories on the precor 100i

set at level 19 for 55 min

If these little legs can do it,

YOU CAN TOO!

Youre up,

I challenge you to get it!

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.