Day#259: The Tale of Two Faces

Hey There!

It's been a few weeks. Honestly I've had a rough time keeping up the pace with all that's been going on. Working out hasn't stopped, but it certainly has proven to be more difficult moving forward than I would like. All good things are hard work right?

Yesterday I hit the gym super late because I was putting it off, but I know that I had to do it. So off I went. Trucked out there and walked in. That's really the test here, getting to the gym is always the hardest part for me - figures! (shrugs)

When you walk into a Vasa, you have to scan your membership card at the front desk. So I do this, then make my way over to the cabinets where my personal trainer folder is which holds all my workouts. I collect my red folder from the depths of the drawer still labeled Tyler :( and start to walk out to the mats and turf to do some foam rolling; that's when I get stopped by a voice calling my name.

"Elyse! Hey, good job!"

I turn around, standing at the front desk is a guy I don't recognize. He's smiling and nodding, so I know he's the one that was talking at me. "who me?" I say walking over.

"Yeah, just wanted to say congratulations, you're making such progress."

I blush, "Thanks... uhhh..." I look around confused because I've never met him before "How did you know my name?"

He smiles, shrugs and turns the computer monitor around. Plastered there in all it's plasma screen glory is my face! Insert awkward expression. "OH WOW! I didn't realize you guys saw my face every time I scan in..."

"Yeah, You're doing so well, you can totally tell how hard you've been working!"

"Thanks, about 55lbs gone now."

Looks at screen, "you've been a member since February? Way to go!"

I nod bashfully. "Thanks, we should really update the picture."

"Come February we should totally update it, no problem!"

I nod, thank him again, and walk away awkwardly.

Who knew!? I didn't know they saw my face every time, well at least it clearly shows my progress! Yay! Random strangers feel the need to comment... I can't complain. It's really nice to be recognized for something like that! Adds a bit of pep to my step! Yay.

#sweatyselfie - In honor of my face from Febuary being on the scan-in-screen and my face now, Here's a comparison of my most recent sweatselfie, and my first.


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In other news, Halloween was exhausting! I'm only now recovering from the lack of sleep I put myself foolishly through.

As some of you may know, I've been working on a viking costume for Halloween for a few weeks now, and it turned out amazing. Minus all the other bits and bobbles that I wanted to do, (I always over-complicate, and over stretch my capabilities... I'm overly ambitious!) my helmet and shoulder armor didn't end up getting completed due to timing.

My awesome sister Kjarsti helped me finish the costume and all because she's awesome and wanted me to be happy! It was a long night/morning. I honestly don't handle sleep deprivation as well as I once could. Go figure!

Behold!


Here's my epic viking costume beside my epic klingon costume from 2 years ago!




I made every part of this costume myself...with the help of my sisters ;)
Kyra helped me do the Linen Shirt.
Kjarsti helped me finish off and construct/sew the chest plate and skirt.

I'm grateful to be related to talented people! I love Dressing up!