Friday, March 8, 2013

Focusing on Life - 10 of 52

This week, Sally, in her own words, gave us a prompt "that has many meanings" and challenged us to interpret "all wrapped up."

My first thought was to take a picture of the kiddo, wrapped up and ready to play in the snow.  She wasn't in the mood, though.

I started thinking of the different ways I "wrap" things:  beads in wire, gifts in paper, a scarf around my neck.

Then it hit me:  the handwraps I wear in kickboxing.


Please ignore the awful dry skin on my hands.  I promise, after I saw these photos, I slathered my hands in moisturizer.

Getting back to the wraps .. I don't know why, but I love to put these on.


There is something fun about letting loose and hitting a heavy bag as hard as you can.  I even like that "I can't lift my arms" soreness (most of the time).

Please visit Sally's blog to see how the other participants wrapped up their posts.
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  1. AliciaMarch 8, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    You know what I love the most about your wraps? They are pink! It's such a beautiful contrast between a girly feature (pink) and a more boy-sh feature (kickboxing). Go, Tanya, go! :)

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  2. Beti HorvathMarch 8, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I think that the preparation, whether you wrap your hands for boxing, or a skater or a dancer, or other athletes prepare is kind of a meditation.

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  3. brokenteepeeMarch 8, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    I'm sure they make you feel strong and confident

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  4. A Polymer PenchantMarch 8, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    I agree the pink makes these even more kick-ass! Feeling very womens day appropiate too

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  5. Pearl and PebbleMarch 8, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    I also like the pink, but the wrap itself is very beautiful. There is a very organic look to it and the texture of the fabric is really speaking to me. I am intrigued by the delicacy vs. forcefullness here:)

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  6. AnnetteMarch 9, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    This is so cool! Not just how it looks but also what it's for.

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  7. aneri_masiMarch 9, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    I think you like them coz they give you support and comfort and all good things like that :) And I love that "sore" feeling too...although I don't get that too often

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  8. aneri_masiMarch 9, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    And I love that this is what you picked to photograph :)

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  9. thewovenspokeMarch 9, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Nice interpitaton of wrapped it really tells a story in itself.

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  10. SummersStudioMarch 9, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Yes, there were so many ways to interpret this prompt and I loved that. It's wonderful that you chose yourself and something that brings you happiness.

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  11. AliceMarch 9, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Here I was getting ready to give you sympathy for your injured hand,only to read the wrap is for kick boxing (which by now you can tell is something I've never done). I learned something new today.

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  12. Therese's TreasuresMarch 9, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Tanya,
    I know just waht you mean about hitting that bag it gets out so much frustration even when you don't even realize you have any. Keep punching away!
    Therese

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  13. Empty nester at lastMarch 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I used to do kickboxing when I was much younger and being able to take out frustrations on a poor bag was great! Love the wraps..so girly!

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  14. ClaireMarch 9, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    brilliant! i wouldn't have thought of these, but they are perfect for this week's prompt :)

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  15. AntiquityTravelersMarch 9, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    oh man - you go girl! that is awesome that you do kick boxing wearing pink wraps!! great interpretation of the prompt this week

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  16. Honey from the BeeMarch 9, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Yes - the softness of cloth and pink... contrasting with their use is amazing. Love your take

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  17. AdrienneMarch 9, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Nice interpretation! I've been wanting a punching bag here lately to get my stress released on!

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  18. Becky PancakeMarch 10, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Tanya, When I saw the thumbnail of your pic I thought you had hurt your hand, which is serious for a beader. I'm glad you are well and enjoying a sport.

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  19. ShelMarch 10, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Love the pink wraps!! Great way to be 'all wrapped up', especially since you love it! Awesome photo too - just perfect!

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