Hi! My name is Amanda. A lifelong empath and resident of the woods. I’m often found
juggling a book in one hand and journal in the other.
- WAITING SEASON
I learned the hard way why there’s a backdoor at the OB-GYN office. Without meeting the eyes of the staff or expectantContinue reading “WAITING SEASON” - I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO
Birthday parties are a sore subject for me. When you’re young and your parents plan them for you, they’re the best thingContinue reading “I’LL CRY IF I WANT TO” - WALTZING INTO BETTER SLEEP
I love vacations. I prefer to maximize all the sights and smells by traveling on foot. It’s the best way to getContinue reading “WALTZING INTO BETTER SLEEP” - MY WORD OF THE YEAR
I don’t always make New Year’s resolutions. However, when I do, drinking more water and flossing often find their way onto theContinue reading “MY WORD OF THE YEAR” - LEAVING HOME
Leaving California for Georgia wasn’t a journey I expected to embark on willingly. After Santa Cruz, everywhere seemed like a hard sell.Continue reading “LEAVING HOME” - SUMMER WHAT’S MAKING ME HAPPY: GREEN BOOTS TO RULE THEM ALL
My closet has remained relatively consistent for the last decade. I don’t hop on every trend like in my college days whenContinue reading “SUMMER WHAT’S MAKING ME HAPPY: GREEN BOOTS TO RULE THEM ALL” - ASK AMANDA
You asked and I answered. The result of using the annon “NGL” app to celebrate my 51st post. - MAY WHAT’S MAKING ME HAPPYLove & Death The HBO true-crime drama is about a suburban Dallas love-affair that ended with a brutal axe murder. The show doesn’tContinue reading “MAY WHAT’S MAKING ME HAPPY”
- APRIL: WHAT’S MAKING ME HAPPY LATLEYSalted Lemon Meringue Pie Candle: Anyone who knows me, knows I’m a Fall gal. I try to hang onto the crisp cozyContinue reading “APRIL: WHAT’S MAKING ME HAPPY LATLEY”
- FEELING BETTER ABOUT FAILING
Most of my adolescence was spent avoiding the spotlight. One day in a student government meeting, the fresh paint fumes of myContinue reading “FEELING BETTER ABOUT FAILING” - MARCH: WHAT’S MAKING ME HAPPY
At the end of every podcast episode of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, the hosts reveal one thing that’s “making them happyContinue reading “MARCH: WHAT’S MAKING ME HAPPY” - THE UNICORN OF COFFEE TABLES
Everyone has that thing on their thrifting radar. Lived-in leather shoes have been on mine lately. Instead of adding more articles ofContinue reading “THE UNICORN OF COFFEE TABLES” - IMPERFECTION: A WEDDING STORY
The day felt like a blur. A cross between floating on a cloud and having an out-of-body experience. Maybe it was allContinue reading “IMPERFECTION: A WEDDING STORY” - SCENES FROM SEATTLE
The decision to visit Seattle for our five year wedding anniversary was unanimous. Long before we could travel without supervision, Jordan andContinue reading “SCENES FROM SEATTLE” - TELL THE WOLVES I’M HOME
I wish I could properly thank the neighbor who left a copy of Tell The Wolves I’m Home in our Little LendingContinue reading “TELL THE WOLVES I’M HOME” - THE GREATEST LOVE SONG YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF
There’s a million love songs dispersed into the ether. Songs about first love, an all-consuming love, unrequited love. Break-ups that ended bitterlyContinue reading “THE GREATEST LOVE SONG YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF” - IN THE DARK
Another natural disaster tale from the view of the woods. - BOOKS I LOVED IN 2022
2022 was my year of ruthless reading. I shamelessly left behind more half-read books in recent memory. A book that will beContinue reading “BOOKS I LOVED IN 2022” - A HATE/LOVE RELATIONSHIP: HOME EDITION
I’ve been badmouthing the clunky futon from the day we moved in. “It’s an eye-sore.” “It’s not big enough for the fourContinue reading “A HATE/LOVE RELATIONSHIP: HOME EDITION” - SPOOKY SUGGESTIONS
Binge-able treats to maximize your Halloween weekend - WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM BUMBLE FRIENDS
A modern-day journey to finding friendships in adulthood - MAKING FRIENDS WITH SUMMER
When you grow up in Florida, Summer isn’t a season, it’s a life sentence. Northerners welcome the season with open arms— aContinue reading “MAKING FRIENDS WITH SUMMER” - MY EVENING WITH A BEATLE
I went to my first concert when I was eight or nine to see a Beatles tribute band at the local performingContinue reading “MY EVENING WITH A BEATLE” - THE WOBBLY TABLE TURNS ONE
Where did the time go? It feels like I published my first post yesterday, Welcome to my Writing Corner. I immediately shutContinue reading “THE WOBBLY TABLE TURNS ONE” - TO KINDLE, OR NOT TO KINDLE?
Since my niece Ellie was born, I’ve made a tradition of gifting her books.I often hear about how rapidly babies and toddlersContinue reading “TO KINDLE, OR NOT TO KINDLE?” - FILMS THAT HURT SO GOOD
I was the tender age of nine when I got my first taste of a broken heart. Surprisingly, the end of aContinue reading “FILMS THAT HURT SO GOOD” - PROFESSIONAL BEGINNER CLUB
I have a tendency to divulge in long-winded explanations. I used to chalk it up to being a chatterbox with an appreciationContinue reading “PROFESSIONAL BEGINNER CLUB” - DECEMBER READS
A December book review is my version of an end of year recap. Each time I look back at a book, IContinue reading “DECEMBER READS” - HYGGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The Little Book of Hygge found me in the sleepy time between Christmas and New Year’s of 2020 – a time whenContinue reading “HYGGE FOR THE HOLIDAYS” - FIVE YEARS TIME
How California became home before we had a forwarding address
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