the way raindrops glisten when the sun comes out dancing in my underwear crinkled noses breathy sighs that sound like melodies breathily sung melodies cobblestone streets the sound of tires on wet pavement cookies (don't ever change) shoes that clack with each step fairy lights hope
The One Where I’m High On Life
Today I feel amazing. It doesn't matter that I'm sick and hungry and could use a nap. I. feel. amazing. Progress is happening. I always write my Motivation Monday posts about making goals and chasing after them, and I do believe that, but of course it's a little different to follow said advice and even … Continue reading The One Where I’m High On Life
little by little
little by little she played with her fiddle though the sound was awfully bad her fingers were sore, her arms giving up but still she refused to be sad she'd pluck and she'd tune, sat alone in her room the neighbours all thinking her mad she had dreams you see, of full concert halls and … Continue reading little by little
stars & sailboats
I. am. tired. You exhaust me. I'm trying to fight for you but it's almost like you're fighting against me. If I am the north star trying to help you figure out in which direction to head, you are both the ship missing a sail and the clouds that cover me up. I can only … Continue reading stars & sailboats
Seven Year-Old You
Little kids dream with their eyes shut and their minds wide open. They look past what the people in their lives are doing and search for the biggest hopes they could have for themselves. They are fearless, not yet having experienced disappointment or the anxiety that comes with risk. New Year's Resolutions beg for at … Continue reading Seven Year-Old You
The One Where All Systems Are Down
This isn't the post I wanted to make today. Or this week. How many times have I said that before? ugh. In an ideal 2016 my blog will be full of regular posts about advice and writing. Posts that are well written and thought out. This is not one of those posts. This is a … Continue reading The One Where All Systems Are Down
New Year, New Chances
With the new year comes the attitude "new year, new me." I've had this attitude in the past, but why? What is it about a new year that it is big enough to change our habits? Suddenly another 24 hours have passed and brought us into the day we've decided marks a new year, and … Continue reading New Year, New Chances
The One Where I’m (still) Sad
Dear Me, How are you? I know I know the answer to that. You've been better. Your best friend just came into your room and asked what you were doing today and then said "I'm sorry you're sad." You knew, deep down somewhere, didn't you? You knew you were sad, but you didn't think you … Continue reading The One Where I’m (still) Sad
Anxiety is Not an Accessory
https://youtu.be/qr2wrpvdvlI Hi, my name's Amanda, and I have anxiety...do you? You, looking for a way to stand out, thinking this will make people care about you. It won't. Being a good person will. But yeah, I see you. You're romanticizing something that millions of people struggle with every day so let me just tell you: … Continue reading Anxiety is Not an Accessory
Good Days Aren’t Always Easy
I'm sure if you tried you could picture what is to you the perfect day: nothing standing in your way, nothing can go wrong (was that just Elle Woods?), but what if I told you your perfect day could come in the form of struggling and nervousness? Here's a better quote: "I'm not telling you … Continue reading Good Days Aren’t Always Easy
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