Random Space

Dear Rational people of AmericaHow the f**k are you coping through this? Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

Ma’am, I don’t want to point out the obvious, but you made me… Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

I’ve decided to share my thoughts on working while black, now that I’m retired and have had a chance to reflect a bit.I hope black women worldwide, absorb this into the core of their being.You are, in fact, MORE THAN…!I don’t post regularly, sorry 😳Check out my archives for more thoughts, if you stay in the ‘random space’ you can avoid politics 😁 Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

So, let’s talk about Luigi and the problems he has caused, shall we? And there really needs to be a discussion…This is purely hypothetical, because, as we know it has only been alleged that he is the shooter… it’s also possible it wasn’t him…As always I’m happy to hear all points of view in the comments, the only thing I ask is that you keep it respectful 🙌🏾Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

It‘s been a while since I’ve done a Random Thoughts Podcast, but I felt I had to respond to the whole Black Woman follow thing that’s happening on Threads…It made me think about community… Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

I rewatched the film and honestly - we can all do better. LISTEN UP WORLD. WE NEED TO DO BETTER. Navalny Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

I’ve made this section of my Truly Random Thoughts episode as a stand alone piece. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

If this podcast series is called ‘Random Thoughts,’ I thought it appropriate to document the actual random thoughts I had in a day. These aren’t ALL my random thoughts, just the ones I’ve chosen to feature 😁Let me know in the comments, if you want another one…Teeny Tiny Fruit My Life on Facebook - 2007 - Present Bonus VideoHow I choose what citrus to use in my drinks for the day… Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

So this week I’ve been down a TikTok rabbithole. It was set off by a ‘man’ telling women they need to settleSo of course I had some thoughts 😁 Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

In our first Podcast of the year, of course, I decided to surprise Dori 😈Not only didn’t She know the subject of our chat, she had no idea there would be a third person.I invited one of my former pupils, Lauren, to join us for a random chat. We found some things to chat about. Lauren spent a word or two lamenting the use of technology by old people, Dori kills a conversation dead and I get most outraged by the word Buoy. Click here to go to Lauren’s Musical Theatre Society Anyway Happy 2024 EveryoneEnjoy!Beyoncé’s Pronunciation of Sword Full video here Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

So we all made it to the end of 2023, I think it went super quick, but I’m, happily an old lady… 👵🏾😁Time to take stock and who else would I discuss this with, than my old friend, Dori. Join us as we reflect on how our year went and what we’re working on for 2024.(Tbf to JJ’s Bar, I was trying to get coffee before the bar was open 😳)We both wish you a Fabulous and Fortunate New YearPatricia Lee can be found here - I recommend the Mocha Scrub and the Lemon Mint moisturiser. 😉The Morning View from the BoatThe Heart BowlsThe 24 Hour SandwichAmanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

Sometimes when we’re talking on the phone, Dori says something that makes me say,“Stop! I’ll send you a link, we have to record this!”Dori started waxing lyrical about the ‘wonders of love’ and I realised we definitely had a good cop/bad cop discussion going on here…So love…Who do you side with?Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

So…I’ve been thinking about the nature of karma and the concept of revenge…I decided to reveal what I find is the easiest way to deal with people who do us wrong…Just get on with your life and let Karma take care of it in her own time and if you’re lucky, you’re there to witness the Karma Butt Kicking 😁Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

So, Dori and I are procrastinating…She’s been openly procrastinating and I’ve been doing it secretly 😳But what it comes down to is this, we decided that, to grow our businesses, we should both explore the paid option on Substack. That was decided a month or so ago, but neither of us have even attempted to do it.So I invited Dori for a chat…This is Dori’s favourite video. If people left parties the way they leave Facebook.Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

We need to talk about failure…If you’d rather read, I actually checked AND EDITED 😁 the transcription this week, so I highly recommend it.I would love to hear your views, either in comment form or in an episode…Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

In this random conversation about Markets and Marketing, we examine;Why Cake stalls/booths are bad…Why Dori is great to have around at an event andWhy you should always have small ticket items on your table.I also come prepared to solve some of Dori’s issues with her ADHD and we remember how she came to terms with actually having ADHD in the first place…This is Dori’s collaboration with Main Street MarketFind more from their TikTok here:Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I have a mini-rant to get off my chest, which encompasses not only Billionaires, but those who spend their time, on the billionaire’s plaything, and everywhere else, complaining about the billionaire and his plaything… 🤦🏽‍♀️We discuss how we got to a place where wealth hoarders are admired, then we somehow get into my terrible parent teacher meetings when I was a teacher…As always, Dori leaves us with something positive to ponder…Please Note: f-bombs and salty language is dotted about, let’s be adult about it.Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

This week, aside from a brief visit to the Department of Transport, Dori and I discuss social media. Have people simply forgotten how to behave? Why do we take bad comments to heart? Is everyone on social media just needy? We decide on what we think is the best social media app (it’s one most people have never heard of 😁) and Dori leaves us with what she has realised is the secret to enjoying social media.Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support this Podcast, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

I recently opened GarageBand, it’s been a while, but I wanted to compose some new theme music, things were going great until…Well, the exact same thing happened, that happened the first time I used GarageBand, so I had to find my Old School with Amanda episode to listen to how I sorted it out last time, back in 2018…I thought you might like to hear it too 😁 Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, I share my thoughts on having a holiday on Saint Lucia, some dos and dont’s, some hacks, some suggestions…I start with giving you an overview of the island. I share my advice on getting the best advice from the social media groups and I describe my perfect honeymoon. (I’ve never been married 😁)NOTE: I do want to highlight two hotels in the South - Sugar Beach Viceroy have long had a policy of supporting local artists and craftspeople and since recording, I have found out that Ladera has a ‘Local Immersion Studio’ which does a great job supporting local artists and crafts people.Click here to read about the wonderful woman behind Cacao Sainte LucieTo discover what delights are on offer in Choiseul,Click here for Tropical Experiences for Adventurous SoulsThis is a small slice of #Stlucialife Thank you for reading Amanda’s HeadSpace. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to more Random Thoughts, this time I’ve invited my friend, Dori Sonnenberg, to meander through our thoughts together.Like a typical Brit and a Canadian, we start off talking about the weather, but then…I have a bit of a rant about people booking trips to the Caribbean…Dori goes into her method of packing, which I completely destroy 😳We take a slight detour into the education systems in the UK & Canada and a quick spin around US TV High School shows.For a while we are shook by some breaking news that leads us both to get a bit nostalgic, but we pull ourselves together…and we end up with me challenging Dori with a little personality quiz.CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PERSONALITY REPORTEnjoy!Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

So, it was meant to be different, but then Dori and I started chatting…It began with a discussion of how women don’t give themselves enough ‘me time’ and led into an exchange of ‘dealing with teenagers’ strategies.Dori developed her strategies when bringing up her son, I developed mine while teaching and when I was learning how to live with my millennial niece.Find more info on Dori here:Enter to Win 2 Tickets 🎟 3 Day Admission Las Vegas Keto Health Expo Dori on Facebook Dori on Clapper my “Job Done” article : Thank you for reading Amanda’s HeadSpace. This post is public so feel free to share it.Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to my Random Thoughts (on Random Things) podcast. It starts off a tad grumpy because, I had been walking around the house for 10 minutes, looking for a quiet spot to record in. Anyway, I talk about what most of my UK friends commented on (in private) after watching my recent clay video series - my weight 😁I blame Covid…Note: There are a few F bombs dropped, so those of an anti-sweary persuasion may be disapproving. Amanda’s HeadSpace is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Amanda’s HeadSpace at ndvibing.substack.com/subscribe