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Come In and Know Me Better, Man

On May 31, 2016May 12, 2016 By amandakusekIn LivingLeave a comment

Ugh, I knew this was going to be a tough one to write but I have to do it. It’s the next step in this little evolution I’m experiencing right now. So here it is… I’m a super jealous person. Oh my god, I can’t believe that’s in print now, but here we go! I’m …

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Newest Member of the Stay at Home Club

On May 24, 2016May 12, 2016 By amandakusekIn On Writing1 Comment

Spending time alone is a skill that I’ve had to diligently learn over the past year. I know it is something that comes easily to others--I can tell by all the memes about staying home-- but for me, staying at home alone has been a challenge. As a direct result of becoming more focused on …

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Branding 101: Stop Being Afraid

On May 17, 2016May 10, 2016 By amandakusekIn On Writing2 Comments

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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When it isn’t pretty…

On May 10, 2016May 6, 2016 By amandakusekIn On WritingLeave a comment

I finally submitted some stuff. Finally forced myself to bring a piece to completion and ship out to be judged. I unfortunately finally got my act together after most literary magazines have closed their submissions for the summer. I found a few that take rolling submissions that I’d like to see my work in and …

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Caring is Cool: A Letter to Myself At 14

On May 3, 2016May 2, 2016 By amandakusekIn LivingLeave a comment

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 …

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