
My Yesterday in Pictures Format
Iāve simply built my daily walking & painting up to the point where I need the time for these two vital parts of keeping me healthy and/or sane, lol!
My Day Ahead series posts will continue, but on a much more intermittent basis. Already it seems some of that seriesā usefulness is being incorporated into this new seriesā format, me yakking ābout what when on, on the yesterday part of my life anyway, lol! Itās a continuing experiment of course, so weāll see š
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Walking Strongly

So these are actually Fridayās ālong dayā of seemingly countless steps, lol! š I list them here for Saturday because of their bleed-over effect of tiredness today, though today was another long day of things, mostly good, to do and be done š

As you can see from above, Friday I ended up with over 11,000 steps. Not huge back in mid Spring in the spring of my steps, so to speak š but BIG even now, several months after my 2 surgeries. Today, Saturday, itās 8:30 pm & my Garmin tracker says Iām clocked in at just over 9000 steps.
If I maintain, as I did other than a few days a week or so ago, at and over 7500 (usually 8000) steps, then Iāll be back where I was mid to late spring in terms of my next fitness goal: returning to more classes and/or self-paced yoga & strength routines at home.
These are good on their own of course, but the other āthingā about my health Iāve never had much reason to mention is, ācause of my mild but double scoliosis, and the herniated discs in my spine (top to bottom, mild to severe), I canāt have āworkā done on my spine. Neuro docs say no one piece of my spine can be replaced singularly. The rest of my spineās not strong enough to support a rod anywhere along itās length. Itād have to be all or none, if and when necessary. Best hope? Stem cell developments before it wonāt matter for me anymore, lol! And, meanwhile, keep my muscular strong enough to hold my spine well enough soās to not create nerve pain (local and/or radiating).
So I have lots of incentive to keep walking ā¤ļø
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Paintingās InProgress, Acrylic & Oil

This oil painting has bedeviled me since spring when I did an initial abstract layin, and then worked from there to find what recognizable object to add to create a combo image of something familiar amid abstracted patterns.
It is finally developing into something I very much like, but am most ābedeviledā now by my inability to capture a true image of it digitally. The real thing, the actual painting, is much softer, less garish, and more soothing now. Oh well. As my regular readers probably know, Iāll be poking at the goal til I finally get something very close š

My acrylic work, getting nearer and nearer to feeling finished, look marvelous in the morning light, even digitally, lol! Because of the lower resolution I have my media files set to, this still doesnāt show the nuances unless I do patches of closeups, at least via my phone. My cannon compact is able to capture a lot more detail that somehow conveys. This isnāt always necessary with my photos, but via my paintings, itās often necessary to get a really good representation.
Normally I would do a full report on the way Iām experiencing glazing between the two mediums, oil and acrylic. Especially their respective amazing usage-pluses. I can quickly say how pleasurable it is to be able to finally recognize and feel the advantages of both oils and acrylics, at least in terms of glazing, which Iād never done much of, usually preferring straight-from-the-tube paintings. It really is fun! š
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Maxās Ninja Tests

This was actually several classes, including children of slightly older ages and ended up taking nearly four hours, ie, the whole afternoon, but was absolutely fascinating! The judging panel, from the folks there at Traditional Martial Arts Academy, was exceptionally astute and gently coaching of each child to points of self confidence to express themselves verbally, respectfully, and physically. It was a joy to experience. Max, above, seems to most assured among his parents and grandmother. I was taking pictures so I didnāt count, lol!
Also notice how sharp and nice my photo above is vs my captures of my paintings! My iPhone XR definitely excels capturing images of people ā¤ļø

Though Max earned his next belt to acknowledge his dedication and self reliance development, I awarded myself next door at Hobby Lobby with a new mop brush (esp good now that Iām getting into glazes!). I had a 40% coupon but was told I couldnāt use it ācause it was on sale for 50% – yeah, Iāll take that š
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Evening Walk

Finally home, after 1st grocery shopping at Sprouts on the other side of Hobby Lobby nearby, it was already dark and getting chilly, but after our evening snack (I had Cabot white cheddar, a fresh bran muffin from Sprouts, plus shared a banana w/Sheila š) I took a short walk to get the mail and, well, walk, lol! The above shot is my cheater shot ācause I have some really nice sharp versions of this, but just felt like posting the soft looking version (slightly out of focus).
A combo nature-manmade Notan this time around! Good to see that happen š
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My Day Ahead series posts, an intermittent series, elaborates on both my day ahead & the day past, my yesterday š
I try to post My Yesterday in Pictures series daily ā¤ļø
Adan
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Adan, I must say you keep a full and vigorous schedule. I too have bad back problems, especially scoliosis and degenerated disks due to osteoarthritis and traumas from my previous profession…I also do a lot of walking, usually about 8/9km/day…your paintings are very expressive and vibrant, I quite admire them as I see the amount of work you have put into them, which to me is very important. I love acrylics although I see the noblesse of oils…I look forward to seeing more of your work as you develop it. All the best to you and my greetings from Spain.
FBC
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Thank you, Francisco! Youāre very wise to be walking and caring for yourself; really helps ensure you can stay creative and share that happiness with us! ā¤ļø
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Absolutely! At this stage of the game (of life) we have to take care of ourselves…all the best to you,
My greetings! Have a great weekend!
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[…] especially since Iām often now working on both an acrylic and an oil painting at the same time! Thereās a short sample in My Yesterday in Pictures for Dec 7th w/an image of paintings in each med….Thereās amazing advantages to glazing in either acrylics or oils that this really excellent […]
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