Alice King 🥉

I've taught a few beginner that model classes and tbh and my advice is always to prioritize acrylics that have high pigment load for those bright, lasting colors in your landscapes... Look for sets that offer good mixability, meaning they combine without losing vibrancy, and stick to affordable options that don't skimp on quality. Test them out by mixing a few on a palette to ensure they flow well and dry evenly. It's all about finding that balance between cost and performance, especially when you're starting this hobby and don't want to overspend right away. Nice and straightforward.

Of course the moment you go back, every plan wants to crush you. Gyms will gladly take your money while you limp out after day one. Do 20 minutes easy three times a week and add five minutes next week. Stop each set while two clean reps are left and you will actually come back.

Lost a backpack in Bangkok once and with it my training log, so now I double up on everything. Do a simple walk‑run like 1 minute jog, 2 minutes walk for 30 minutes, three days a week, and track it in two places (app plus a sticky note on the fridge) so the streak keeps you honest. Keep it so slow you can chat, and set calendar alerts plus lay your shoes out the night before like a boarding pass. Fresh, comfy shoes you can forget about on your feet, then a 5‑minute brisk walk warmup and a 5‑minute cool down—gold.