I went to my first Al-Anon meeting back in November of 2017. I have friends in the program and they kept encouraging me to go, but I just didn't feel like I really met the criteria of being there, like I didn't really belong. My parents just weren't big drinkers while I was growing up. … Continue reading Al-Anon
Author: Amanda Mayfield
I’m a 36 year old woman living life and finding ways to add to my authenticity! I’ve been every version of myself but the real me and finally got sick of pretending! I’m seeking real connection as that truly is what makes us all human ✌🏻
Colony House
So I've kind of made it a rule to say yes to a show anytime someone asks me. Usually someone will ask me if I want to go, I listen to a couple songs, if I can dig it even a little and my schedule allows it I'll almost always say yes. Well this certainly… Continue reading Colony House
Back to an Unknown Reality
Back to reality has posed a few problems. I still don't feel like I'm back in a reality I've ever been in. I feel like I am being transported back to last January when everything seemed to fall apart. Despite being able to turn my trip around after discovering the news that my ex proposed… Continue reading Back to an Unknown Reality
Sak Yant Tattoo
So I just got my 1st tattoo! This was one of the main reasons I came to Southeast asia and Bangkok specifically. I had seen my friend's experience via facebook of course of her receiving her own sak yant tattoo. Up until that point I had always wanted a tattoo, but just couldn't commit to… Continue reading Sak Yant Tattoo
Neil Young
So I am on a trip to Southeast Asia and planned to stop in Vietnam. I did some research on the Vietnam war and have always been a fan of that era of music in the 60's and 70's. This led me to Neil Young. I've been obsessed with the song Harvest Moon for a… Continue reading Neil Young
Mindfully Authentic 