slow progress is real progress

So like many girls do, I was dreaming about my weight and size back in high school. Who doesn't! But you know what I realized while day dreaming of yesterday, I am probably healthier and fitter than I was then! Definitely fitter, no question about that. I couldn't run more than a block, and I definitely didn't have any significant muscle mass. You can laugh because I know I am still quite squishy looking, but I can feel the things that rugby and working out have done to my body. I can do real sit ups now, I can run over a mile with no problem! I've gone from a couch potato to a fitness novice. I sometimes forget how far I have come until I go hiking or work out with friends or family who don't play rugby. Sorry guys, I still love you! <3 But it's so true.

Don't get me wrong, I still think if only I could shed some of this extra poundage so I could be faster and speedier and look a little better in a bikini, right? However, I am still proud of myself for where I have come, which was coming from nowhere really. Before I starting playing this crazy sport I had no idea what it meant to push myself physically. Also, the stereotype is true, it often is more mental than physical, it's about pushing you body where your mind doesn't want you to go, and having your mind decide you will live through this and you can do it. One day at a time, because slow progress is real progress, and I know I always have room for improvement. 

the week that was a hot mess

This post is a bit more personal than the rest, so read on if you want...

recent drawings from class

 I'm back with another update with more drawing from my life drawing class. Definitely more nudity below so just a warning, but that's what comes with the territory of an art class that focuses on the human anatomy. The whole nude drawing thing is becoming so normal to me, I don't even think twice about it anymore. Anyway, below you can see some drawings from our leg/feet series, gestures (which are quick 5 minute or less drawings) and a long pose drawing.

The two below are for my homework, we had to draw 5 hands and 3 feet. I modeled for these myself. :) Didn't bother to try to convince someone to model for me.