I thought I’d be able to run around town without a brand forever, do whatever on Instagram, not take myself too seriously, write about silly stuff that I spend time thinking about, but then the silly stuff became my favorite stuff and not having a brand has only held me back from reaching my full …
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Caring is Cool: A Letter to Myself At 14
Dear Amanda-at-14, I just want to let you know that caring about stuff is okay. In fact, caring is pretty cool. I know how much easier it is to pretend like you don’t care, because if something goes wrong no one has to know that it mattered to you. I know how much you hate …
So the Truth Is…
When I started this blog two years ago (oh my god…) my original intention was to write about my life as a writer. It wasn’t long until I chickened out and decided that my approach was too boring, not pretty enough, and not enjoyable for anyone but myself. But now as I approach my two …
Our Wild & Precious Life
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life? Mary Oliver secured her spot in history with these two lines in “The Summer Day”. Frequently quoted, often posted to Instagram and Tumblr feeds, tattooed on the backs of young women... it’s a question that is always asked and …
My To-Don’t List
I am a total nerd for lists. Lists and calendars help keep my scattered brain somewhat focused even though it's generally just a mess of ideas, questions, memories, and junk that just kind of scrambles in and out the door before I get a grasp on it. I have a planner full of lists, a …
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