I don't know if I'd call it progress???

I went to the gym today with hubbie so all weights no cardio (contemplating going running right now). I can curl 20 lb dumbbells, do other pully things for bi & triceps at around 35-40 lbs, and do dips with only having to remove 90 lbs from my weight (cool machine that lets you do it=equal opportunity shtuff). My arms are nowhere near "cut" rather they still have dimples and even when I flex there is barely any muscle. I don't know what to do. When I started going to the gym on a regular basis, about 1.5 years ago, I could only curl 10-12 lbs and I didn't attempt the other machines. So I have made progress in the strength category; I just don't know when I will be able to put the smack down on someone to show my progress. Because you know I spend most of my free time beating the shit out of people to show how strong I am. On a side note: I did come home, eat a healthy lunch, and follow it up with two slices of homemade bread with butter. Hmmm... I just don't know why I have dimply arms...