S.A.D. and Me (Part I) Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash The Struggle Before the Struggle Well, it’s that time of year. The time where...

Well, it’s been a while since I took the time to write down an Amanda-ism, so I guess I will share a little story about today (now a few...

Looking at our pond the day we closed on our home To the Sellers of (our current address): First off, we would like to take this...

Just Breathe (A Sigh of Relief) and a Disclaimer Photo by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash That first sigh of relief Some days and I mean...

Snow White? Nope. It’s been a while since I wrote about my Amanda-isms and I need to. I have been so serious and shit lately in my...

Have you ever felt so insignificant? Like you really just don’t matter? I have to be honest, this is a feeling I fight with every day....

Overthinking Gift Giving Syndrome. It’s a thing. At least I’m thoughtful If you ever receive any kind of gift from me, whether it be $1...

Anxiety Sucks Can I tell you something? I mean the real stuff. Not that I don’t already. I have issues. Truly. One day I am doing pretty...

Day 1: Surgery You know the day that you have to wake up as dry as the Sahara desert with hunger pangs knawing at your tummy. You go back...

What is an Amanda-ism? Really. How do I even begin to talk about the moments that make me so beyond clumsy and seemingly helpless? They...

Momma Got a New Car Yup. You read the title right, “New Car, Meet Deer.” Except, let me delve deeper and tell you that we were literally...