Author Archives: Mandy
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May 8, 2013One of my favorite quotes in relation to writer’s block or a lack of inspiration is by Hugh MacLeod. “Writer’s block is just a symptom of feeling like you have nothing to say, combined with the rather weird idea that … Continue reading
Posted in LifeThings You’ll Write for $15 While Trying to Make Money on the Internet
May 2, 2013The other day I was thinking about my experiences in the online writing business and how I got started. This is how I got started: writing literally anything I could find that would pay me to sling words while sitting … Continue reading
Posted in BusinessTagged about.com, demand studios, ehow.com, funny ehow articles, write for ehow
How to Meditate
April 23, 2013Think about the restless night of sleep ahead if you don’t do something about your brain. Lie down, preferably in the same spot you’ll be sleeping because if you’re lucky, the meditation will end after 8 hours of the best … Continue reading
Posted in LifeTagged don't meditate before bed, how to meditate, relax melodies app
Happier Things
April 19, 2013I don’t even know what to blog about after this horrible, horrible week. It actually wasn’t so bad on a personal level since I am fortunate enough to not know anyone involved in any of the tragedies going on, but … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews/GiveawaysTagged disc golf, justin timberlake
Contemplating 13.1
April 9, 2013The other day my brother and his roommate told me that if I want to get serious about running this year, I should just sign up for the Detroit half marathon in October. That’s six months away which gives me … Continue reading
Posted in FitnessTagged 13.1 miles, detroit half marathon, marathon training
Online Dating, Spinner Belt Buckles, & Lots of Head Scratching
March 29, 2013Josh and I like to swap online dating horror stories from before we met, and the other day I remembered a very remarkable one that I wrote about on an old site. I dug it up in my drafts and … Continue reading
Posted in LifeTagged i am so glad i don't have to do this shit anymore, okcupid, online dating, scratching your head with a fork, spinner belt buckles
Progress Report: The Sanctity of Running
March 27, 2013I got new running shoes the other day (these, if you are wondering), which is probably the most boring way possible to start off a blog post. You’re welcome! I was looking around the running store after I chose my … Continue reading
Posted in FitnessTagged asics running shoes, instant gratification, outrun a cheetah, running, ymca
Brussels Sprout Chips & Weekend Links
March 24, 2013The other day I was on Pinterest trying to find a salty snack I could make with a vegetable and I came across this one for brussels sprout chips. I really love brussels sprouts but was not expecting them to … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly LinksTagged brussels sprout chips
Sadsquatch.
March 21, 2013While Josh and I were driving to Grand Rapids the other day, a commercial came on the radio for a razor company who claims that 85% of women prefer to kiss a clean-shaven man. I get it, there are benefits … Continue reading
Posted in LifeTagged beards, ryan gosling, sasquatch, women love beards
Vegan Banana Pancakes Recipe
March 20, 2013
I have come to terms with the fact that I will probably never have the self-control to be a vegan. I want to be a vegan. I want to enjoy a vegan diet for the health and environmental benefits. I … Continue reading
Posted in FoodTagged cooking with banana, egg alternatives, replace egg with banana, vegan banana pancakes, vegan breakfast, vegan pancakes, vegetarian breakfast
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