Little Things

Progression Time

Staying focused throughout the holidays!

Here is a progression pic from the time I started with my trainer Michael till now.

My maximum squat is now 190 lbs. 

Last night I had 110 lbs on the bar to dead lift and squat 

in reps of 21, 15 and 9

I finished it in 18 min.

Victoria Soto WOD

I completed the Cross Fit Hero WOD in memory of Victoria Soto. 

What she did was brave and admirable, 

a true hero, 

and angel. 

This workout was brutal,

but the least I could do to pay my dues and respect. 

My time was 32:32

Amanda Delight, Portrait Artist

What do you want to do in this lifetime?

 What is stopping you from reaching your goals??

Those are not excuses to stop you,

they are challenges to over come along the way!

 I want to spend more time with my daughter,

 I want to create all day, and I want to see more of the world.

 Anything is possible!

Advice

Amanda Delight

So Small

Meet My Trainer, Michael Swetnam

To my future someone,

Amanda Delight Works Out

Click on the image above to watch video

"Life is about trusting your feelings and taking chances,
losing and finding happiness, appreciating the memories,
learning from the past and realizing that people change." 

Song of the day.

Endurance Training with Michael Swetnam

Here is a portion of my workout tonight

 with my personal trainer Michael. 

No Big Heads 2012

 The University of Alaska Anchorage Student Union Gallery

 held the 27th Annual, No Big Heads.

 A national juried self-portrait competition
of limited size and I entered a 8x10 oil on canvas painting.

To watch the video click link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IOuO1KXAC8

David Kassan, a realist portrait artist from Brooklyn,

 New York was the Juror for the show. 

David is known for his incredibly detailed life-size portraits,

 and it was an honor to hear him speak.

Being a Parent is a Blessing.

I cried today at Sams school.

 I heard a lil girl say to her,

 "I don't have a Mom" 

it broke my heart.

 That lil girl held my hand the whole time I was there.

 Ive held onto this disposable thing for 9 years,

 so much longer

 than some hold onto a life they created...

It doesnt make sense.

Turn To You - Michael Johns

I'm The Best You'll Ever Have

Change is gonna come

Ed Sheeran - This

My equilibrium is off when I miss you Jeremy Michael. 

Your energy inspires me. 

I have no doubt your spirit will soar

 when you find what it is you seek.

Anything But Typical

I was looking at my body tonight

 in disbelief at how small my frame is getting.

 Its amazing where I have been

 and exciting to see where I am going.

 Dont envy what I have done,

 instead shoot for who I have become.
More strong, fast, healthy, wise and happy!

 Get rid of what is holding you down in life.

 If you want something, go get it!