Learn About Amanda

Hey guys,

I don't think I've done a post that I just answer random questions about myself in awhile. I thought of these questions for you all to learn more about myself. I think it's interesting for YouTubers, Bloggers and others on social media to do these types of posts/videos to allow their readers/subscribers to learn more about the person who wrote the blog post/filming the video. You can ask your readers/subscribers to ask questions or just make up your own questions, like I did. Here we go :)


1. How old am I? 29

2. What's my favorite color? In order: Pink, Turquoise, Purple and Orange

3. What's my favorite TV show?  I don't think I have a favorite but some of my favorites are Manifest, Castle (not on anymore) and Fuller House.

4.What's my favorite movie? Again, I don't have a favorite but I like "Stepmom", "Instant Family", and "The Blind Side"

5.Who is my favorite singer? Carrie Underwood and Martina McBride

6. What kind of music is my favorite? Country and then pop

7.Do I like being a mom? I LOVE being a mom!

8. What is my favorite animal? Dog

9. Why did I begin blogging? I was going through some personal struggles at the time and I also really loved writing

10. What is my favorite number? 7

11. What was my favorite subject in school? English (Math was my worse subject)

12. Who are your role models? My dad and the brother that I'm closest to.

13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? This time in 5 years, I'll be 34. I hope to be married and have at least 1 more child.

14. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Somewhere warm

15. If you could eat dinner with anyone (dead or alive) who would it be? My 7th grade science teacher. She was one of my biggest motivators and encouragers in middle, high school and even my early college years. She sadly passed away at a young age ;(

16. What's your favorite food? Hmm.. chocolate to be honest. But if meal wise then chicken tenders and fries (ever since I was younger)

17. If you could only get one thing at the gas station, what would you choose? Probably Reese Peanut Butter Cup w/ Reese Pieces

18. What's your favorite pizza topping? Pepperoni

19. If you could go back to any time in your past, where would you go and why? I wouldn't go back to any time in my past. The past is the past for a reason and made me who I am today

20. What's your life motto? Be kind to everyone you meet. You never know their story deep down.

Q and A Part Three (Final Part)

(http://www.aiche.org/chenected/2014/09/qa-meet-2014-candidates-part-2)

Hey guys,

Here is the conclusion of my first Q and A series. 

Q:Who has been your biggest support?
A: Beside myself, I would have to say my readers because although I do love to write, I love being able to provide a blog post for my readers each day.  All of the comments that they leave are so nice and they make me feel happy and I want to spread the happiness with my readers by giving them something that will make them feel happy, smile or have them see that if they are going through something then I might have been in their situation in the past and read how I overcame it and got through it.

Q; What do you like to write about?
A: I write about an assortment of things. I write about cancers, disease and other important things, especially bullying because I think there should definitely be more attention towards those. I also write reviews on different products. I have a list of blog topics I want to write about. 

Q: Where do you see your blog going in the future?
A: My goal for my blog is to continue to have a friendly atmosphere for my readers. I want to, one day, create like an "Ask Friday" where my readers ask me for advice, however I'm not a certificated counselor. I just want my readers especially if they are teens or young ladies because I feel like I have been through a lot and could help them get through what they are going through..

Q: Are there any "subscriptions" you recommend  (newsletters,service-subscriptions to actual people or service providers)?
A: This is something that I need to get better at. I don't think I'm subscribed to anything. I have liked fellow bloggers' Facebook pages and followed them on Twitter. 

Q:Have you seen growth- why or why not?
A: Since I have started blogging, I have most definitely seen a growth. At the beginning, you might have a small audience but as you continue your audience grows. 

Q: What is your best moment and worst moment? What did you learn?
A: Hmmm.. I would say that my best moments has been getting an article accepted for a debuting online magazine and interacting with other bloggers.  My worst moment would be writing up a quick post and not getting that many views on it. I learned that the overall product is better when you work on it longer than just a few minutes.  It's okay to take a break from publishing a post if you are taking a few days to make a post great. 

Q: What communities or bloggers do you follow and why?
A: I would consider each of my blogging Facebook groups as "communities" and I'm involved in a few. Everyone is so helpful when I ask a question.  The list of bloggers I follow is a long list. Like I said I follow fellow bloggers on Twitter and also Like bloggers' Facebook pages. Each blogger is different so it's interesting to read what everyone publishes. 


If you have any questions for me for future Q and A's, make sure to leave them down below or on my Facebook page, here.


<3 Amanda 

Q and A Part Two

(http://www.aiche.org/chenected/2014/09/qa-meet-2014-candidates-part-2)

Hey guys,

Here's my part two for my Q and A. Enjoy!  :) 


Q: If there is any place in the world that you could visit, where would you go, for how long and why?
A: Hmm.. I would say either Oregon because I have family and friends who lives there or California because I also have friends (from college) who I have never met in person yet.  I would probably stay a week or so in both states. 

Q: I'm curious about your Myer Briggs.
A: I know that this isn't a question but I was interested to see if my results has changed since I took the test earlier this year for a class.  I was very surprised that my results were exactly the same; ISFJ. The percentages were different tho. 

Q: What's your inspiration?
A: I would say my inspiration is the ability to be able to spread awareness about important things,being able to help others and making my readers smile.

Q: What have you learned from blogging?
A: I have learned that just like in real life some people just don't like you and in the blogging world, there are some people who doesn't like your blog and that's perfectly okay.

Q: Who are 5 bloggers you admire?
A: I admire more than 5 bloggers since I still consider myself a newbie but here are 5:

1. Cindy  @ 3 kids, 2 dogs, and 1 old house. She is a mother and a wife and still makes time to publish great posts.
2. Savanna  @ Tate Party of 8 and HayesTough. I admire how strong of a person she is.
3. Desteny @ A Frugal Desteny. She is also a mother and a wife who makes time to publish great posts.
4. Jenna @ The Urben Life. Her husband and her makes a cute couple  :)
5. Kristyn  @ Everyone's Sleeing But Mom. Her and her husband are expecting their second child later this year!

Q: What apps and programs do you use/ones you like/wish you could use/ones you hate?
A: I'm not really positive by what she means by "apps and programs", so I'm going to answer the question basing my answer off of social medias.  I use Facebook, Twitter, Google + and recently got into Bloglovin'. I haven't been into Pinterest  (for blog related) or Instagram because I don't feel like they fit my blog/personality and I feel content with the social medias I use. A great thing about blogging is that not all social medias are going to work for everyone.


<3 Amanda 

Q and A Part One

(http://www.aiche.org/chenected/2014/09/qa-meet-2014-candidates-part-2)

Hey guys,

This Sunday will be my one year blog anniversary.  I decided to do a Q and A for my one year.  I have too many questions for one post so I have decided to split the questions either into two or three parts. I hope after reading my answers that you learn more about me. Hope you enjoy learning more about me.

Q: What has been your biggest achievement so far?
A: I would definitely say that my biggest achievement so far is getting featured in an upcoming new online magazine called "Digital Miss". It is debuting on May 5th and I will definitely post a link so you guys can check it out. Check out my exciting announcement, here.

Q:What do you like the most about blogging and what do you not like about blogging?
A: The thing that I like the most about blogging is having a voice. I love having a voice to help spread awareness to many diseases, cancers, bullying and much much more important things that needs more attention towards them.  

The thing that I like the least about blogging is (hmmm..let me think) sometimes not being able to come up with a good topic for a post.  There are going to be times when you have to write a more simpler post and that's okay.


Q: What have you learned since you began blogging that you wish you'd known when you started?
A: I would have to say how to promote my blog better. Now, I promote my blog through Twitter, Facebook Page (and groups)  and Google Plus. 

Q: What are your top 5 posts? 
A: My top 5 posts are: 

1. National Sibling Day
2. Bullying Needs To End!
3. April Fools Day Is No Joking Matter
4. Blogger Interview: Candy's Farm House Pantry
5. Spring Break Staycation Ideas

Q:Since you're posting college tips, where are (or did) you going to school? What is (was) your degree path?

A: I currently go to an online college, called Kaplan University. I'm finishing up my bachelor's year, and my major is Early Childhood Development.  You can check out my tips, here.

Stay tuned for Q and A Part 2

<3 Amanda 

Q and A

(http://www.aiche.org/chenected/2014/09/qa-meet-2014-candidates-part-2)

Hey guys,

I have decided to do a Q and A as I thought it would be fun to do. If you would like to leave me a question, please comment down below. I'm planning on doing it sometime in the next week or so, or just when I get enough questions for a post. 

Thanks!


<3 Amanda