No one likes to talk about money…so I like to push it out in front of the class and make it dance. Since my last update, I’ve had $250 donated towards my Ride:Well tour and car loads of “junk” for my upcoming yard sale FUNraiser (See what I did there? I took the ‘d’ off [...]
Money, Robots and Muffin Tops
Posted by Amanda Fisher on January 14, 2011
http://emandasays.com/2011/01/14/money-robots-and-muffin-tops/
Fist Pump Fever
I’ve finally come out of my Christmas coma, shaken off my holiday hangover and have started to focus on training and fundraising for my Ride:Well bike tour. Which is a good thing…seeing that it’s only 5 months away. Part of my training regime is waking up at 5something in the morning on weekdays. This is [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on January 10, 2011
http://emandasays.com/2011/01/10/fist-pump-fever/
It’s About Time: A Wheely Good Update
Let’s play ketchup. THIS June, I’ll be heading to Cali for a 7-week cycling adventure that starts in San Diego & ends in Virginia Beach with a group of strangers with one common goal….to help provide clean, safe water & medical supplies to people in Africa. These are basic human needs we take for granted. [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on December 31, 2010
http://emandasays.com/2010/12/31/its-about-time-a-wheely-good-update/
I’ve Been (in)couraged!
So, I know it’s almost Christmas and we’ve all got jingle jangles on the brain. But, let’s rewind and pretend that it’s Thanksgiving. Think back to gravy-sopped turkey, Aunt Mildred’s green bean casserole and the urge to unbutton your pants. Ah yes…we’re there. It’s Thanksgiving Day. Between all the gobbles and wobbles, I was a [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on December 12, 2010
http://emandasays.com/2010/12/12/ive-been-incouraged/
Are You an Innie or an Outie?
The other day, my close friend asked me a question that I don’t think I ever asked out loud, but have pretty much answered with my actions. She asked…“Is it non-christiany to be an introvert? ” As Christians, we’re called to make disciples (Matt. 28:19) and to love both God and others (Matt. 12:30-31). But, are [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on September 17, 2010
http://emandasays.com/2010/09/17/innie-or-an-outie/
My Math Doesn’t Speak
I was never good at math and sometimes (read: always) count on my fingers when calculating my tip, but this band…is pretty much the froth on my latte and one of my ALL-TIME favorite bands. Ever….ever…ever. So…I wanted to share the electric love with you. Welcome to MUTEMATH, friends. MUTEMATH – “Typical” (video shot in [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on September 13, 2010
http://emandasays.com/2010/09/13/my-math-doesnt-speak/
They Trap My Temper
I cannot get enough of this song. It’s just so dreamy and anthemic. It’s like riding shotgun on a slow motion road trip. Sandy, bare feet tickling the dashboard, sun streams keeping time on my face while I hold hands with my super crush and the butterflies in my stomach. Oh, and it makes me [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on September 6, 2010
http://emandasays.com/2010/09/06/they-trap-my-temper/
It’s Just Like Riding a Bike
When I was in fourth grade, my parents bought me a bike for Christmas. It was blue and white with a banana seat. It had a plastic, wicker-looking basket that hung out front just begging to be filled with rocks, stray animals (some alive & some not so much), Pop Rocks and a Cabbage Patch [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on August 13, 2010
http://emandasays.com/2010/08/13/its-just-like-riding-a-bike/
I’m On Purpose
You know what I’ve been thinking a lot about lately? Purpose. Recently, I was part of a divisional layoff with a company that I spent the last three years working at. The best thing about this layoff is, we received a decent severance package that has allowed me a bit of breathing room to reassess [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on June 8, 2010
http://emandasays.com/2010/06/08/im-on-purpose/
Who’s Got Your Remote Control?
Control. We want it. We sometimes lose it. We try to keep things under it. But, far too often, we simply give it away. I have a confession…As a teenager, I was a social schizophrenic. It’s true. I was totally quiet and shy at school but when I was at church, I was outgoing and [...]
Posted by Amanda Fisher on January 27, 2010
http://emandasays.com/2010/01/27/whos-got-your-remote-control/
- Tonight marks the 1st time I've chosen to watch Mick Jagger perform a song all the way through. #ArcadeFire #SNL
- On hold w/ the IRS for 30 mins. Fully expected on hold music to include Jay-Z & Notorious B.I.G. #Disappointed
- This site makes me think of @jessepickott. http://t.co/Up079Soh
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- @sonnylemmons Nicely done, sir! I found my TAPE and listened to that in my car. #YesIHaveATapeDeck
- @sonnylemmons Oh man...I would've loved that!! #GeeksUnite #RobotRollCall #MST3K
- @sonnylemmons Oh, I have to tell ya today's soundtrack: Fleming & John, Argyle Park, Starflyer 59, Deliverance, Circle of Dust.. #NameThatCD