Two things
Jul. 7th, 2008 12:38 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
fabrisseThe first is that I pulled out my watercolors and watercolor pencils and painted tonight. It felt good. The lamp is too wide, and the fruit are better than the landscape I tried, but I just really enjoyed playing with color.
One of the women I was in class with took me aside on the last day and told me that "You have a terrific artistic energy," which is something that I find flattering, but I'm not entirely sure why. She didn't say I have talent, because, frankly, I don't. Actually, now that I think about it, what is "artistic energy."
The second item is a question. I'm possibly interested in taking a self-defense course. I'm not feeling threatened in any way, just for the record, but this, like taking a drawing class, is something I've wanted to do for years.
The question is "What type?" I've always been attracted to the philosophy behind Aikido, but several people have said they think I may need to know how to attack as well as defend (as a psychological issue). Capoeira (sic?) interests me. And I think I could possibly find Savate/Canne courses in DC (It's French kickboxing. Its weapon is a walking stick.) But I don't know enough about any of them. It's also always awkward to be the fat girl in the room. Being the old lady is also going to be a challenge. Suggestions, thoughts?
One of the women I was in class with took me aside on the last day and told me that "You have a terrific artistic energy," which is something that I find flattering, but I'm not entirely sure why. She didn't say I have talent, because, frankly, I don't. Actually, now that I think about it, what is "artistic energy."
The second item is a question. I'm possibly interested in taking a self-defense course. I'm not feeling threatened in any way, just for the record, but this, like taking a drawing class, is something I've wanted to do for years.
The question is "What type?" I've always been attracted to the philosophy behind Aikido, but several people have said they think I may need to know how to attack as well as defend (as a psychological issue). Capoeira (sic?) interests me. And I think I could possibly find Savate/Canne courses in DC (It's French kickboxing. Its weapon is a walking stick.) But I don't know enough about any of them. It's also always awkward to be the fat girl in the room. Being the old lady is also going to be a challenge. Suggestions, thoughts?
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Date: 2008-07-07 10:36 pm (UTC)And, I've forgotten to log in a couple of times myself. It's always a "D'Oh!" moment.