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Admit it…You’re Curious Too, Right?

January 26, 2015 by Amy, Using Our Words 1 Comment

I realize it’s not practical, but there are days — a lot of them, actually — that I wish I could redo college. While I loved my time at UCLA, and am so very grateful that I had all the opportunities I had back then, I can’t help but think I would soak up all […]

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Hakuna Nokiddos

November 8, 2012 by Amy, Using Our Words 2 Comments

When I was a young lifeguard… (When she was a young lifeguard…) Ok, I won’t really break into song. Even in your imaginations I’m guessing my voice isn’t up to par. But, yes, when I was a lifeguard, there was a cute, but rowdy little boy named Alvin. He’d run around the pool (“Walk!”) singing, […]

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Meet the PlayStation Family Team

November 17, 2011 by Amy, Using Our Words 6 Comments

“Flawless.” That’s what it said I am. I think the last time someone called me flawless was my freshman year of high school. And it wasn’t me that was flawless, it was my geometry proofs. (Nerd alert!) So while I may have been a bit unsure about diving into the world of video games, all […]

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I’m Amy, the girl next door. I’m your average obsessive mom/ happy wife/ freelance copywriter/ slice-of-life blogger/ social media addict/ chocolate lovin’ wino. Read More…

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