Published inAbout Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Amanda AdamsHello folks and thanks for being here! My name is Amanda Adams and I’m a 30-something living in Eugene, Oregon, USA. Like many of you, I write as a form of self-expression and for personal development and reflection. I’m excited to start sharing more of what I write here on…About Me3 min readAbout Me3 min read
May 26, 2022Member-onlyTurning Exasperation into Action?Under capitalism your value is rooted in your time, labor, and productivity. Where do we go from here?Gun Control1 min readGun Control1 min read
Mar 29, 2022Member-onlyBook Review: In a New York Minute by Kate SpencerA quirky romance that proves there is always more than meets the eye. The perfect light-hearted read for your next vacation or long weekend. After a highly awkward (yet relatable) meet cute, we follow along with the alternating perspectives of our main characters — Franny and Hayes. Franny is an…Books2 min readBooks2 min read
Mar 8, 2022Member-onlyThinking of Trying Imperfect Foods ? Here are My Pros & ConsThinking of Trying Imperfect Foods ? Here are My Pros & Cons Early in the pandemic, like many people, I signed up for an Imperfect Foods delivery every other week. I figured it would save me a couple trips to the grocery store each month and maybe help support a…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Mar 3, 2022Member-onlyHow to Pick the Perfect Bullet JournalHere are some functions and features to consider when trying to pick the perfect notebook for your bullet journal…Bullet Journaling4 min readBullet Journaling4 min read
Feb 16, 2022Member-onlyReading to Build Self Esteem2021: The Year I Read a Book a Week (and Then Some!!) As I’ve shared, I’ve been working to revive my love of reading over the last few years. Initially, I’d set a goal to read 21 books in 2021 but, when I reached that goal pretty early in the…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
Jan 12, 2021Member-onlyReading to Escape the Worst Year Ever2020: The Year I Read to Escape the Hellscape This has been a year packed full of nasty surprises. My short list includes: global pandemic, rampant racism, widespread wildfires, and long-term isolation. Luckily, I used 2019 to get back into the habit of reading and was primed and ready to…Reading4 min readReading4 min read
Jan 3, 2020Member-onlyLearning to Love Reading Again2019: The Year I Returned to Reading for Pleasure Growing up I was an avid reader, testing well above grade-level pretty early on and devouring series like Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots and The Baby-Sitters Club quickly. When my mom suggested I read something more serious, like a biography, I…Books5 min readBooks5 min read
