Telemarketer: HEY! How’s it going?! I’m Adam on behalf of [internet provider]. Me: Hi. Am I speaking to Amanda? Yup. Awesome! (giggles) So can I ask you a ...
On August 29, 2014 / By AmandaWelcome to the brand spankin’ new amandabastdotcom! I’ve been working on this for awhile under the guidance of my friend Drew from Made By Frame. By guidance I mean ...
On August 26, 2014 / By AmandaFirst I rinse everything that needs to be rinsed. Then I put all the cutlery in the bottom of the sink. I turn on hot water and rinse ...
On August 15, 2014 / By AmandaDear Amanda, What is the best strategy for continuing a conversation when the other person clearly knows who you are but you can’t remember anything about this person ...
On August 6, 2014 / By AmandaThis week I thought I’d post an Ask Amanda question and answer here on my “home” blog instead of the usual Converge. This is a friendly reminder that ...
On July 28, 2014 / By AmandaHola amigos! I got back from my trip to Mexico a few short days ago and already people are asking the question: “Well, how WAS it?” Fantastic, is ...
On July 24, 2014 / By AmandaDear Amanda, I have a friend who has had the potential to be more than a friend for the past few years. During the beginning of our friendship ...
On July 8, 2014 / By AmandaDear Amanda, Unlike most people my age, I have never been kissed and I’ve never been in a relationship. I have only been on one date my entire ...
On July 1, 2014 / By AmandaHi Amanda, I’ve been through many bad relationships in the past where the guy would leave me, so in this relationship I was prepared for the worst from ...
On June 24, 2014 / By AmandaI’m setting out on a new adventure, filled with question askin,’ straight-talkin,’ and witty insights. I’m doling out advice in a new series we like to call “Ask ...
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