Amanda Mitchell
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My experience aboard an Amtrak train
Late August of 2021 my father and I decided to take a ride aboard the Amtrak train. The idea came about after a late-night deep dive on YouTube, and after seeing countless travel videos we were inspired to take a ride of our own.
By Amanda Mitchell8 months ago in Wander
One more day
When you’ve avoided a place for so long, visiting it again can feel like living in a dream. My memory had lost some of the details, more like dulled them overtime, making the garden seem more surreal than I thought it would. The marigolds litter the ground, bright pinks and cheerful yellows bringing a welcoming atmosphere to an otherwise vacant garden. In the center sat a large fountain, a solid presence in the ever changing landscape. When I was younger I used to visit the fountain, offering up pennies in exchange for a wish. When my wish didn’t immediately come true, I would take back my penny. Even then I knew better than to hold onto false hope. I reached in to feel the water cascading downwards but stopped when I remembered how dirty the water must be.
By Amanda Mitchell10 months ago in Fiction
How to Start A Podcast
I have yet again fallen victim to a social media trend. First, I wanted to be a Youtuber( Failed miserably.) Then, I wanted to be Instafamous. ( Ha yeah right.) I even tried Tiktoking my way to fame and fortune. ( Didn’t last a month.) Now, since I am a glutton for punishment, I have decided that I should start a podcast.
By Amanda Mitchell10 months ago in Journal
How I've made $1,000 from Vocal
On February 18th, 2021, I became an active member on Vocal. I was interested in the platform after seeing an advertisement on Instagram for one of the challenges with a $20,000 prize. Now, I am officially five months into my Vocal membership, and have become quite fond of all aspects of the community. I have written more in the last few months than I would’ve ever expected, and I've enjoyed every minute of it. Vocal’s pay per view system, littered with bonuses has kept my attention and provided motivation to continue writing. After being on the platform for almost half a year, I have learned that although you will get a fair amount from writing on the platform, investing in it may make you a bit more.
By Amanda Mitchell10 months ago in Journal
Vocal; inspired by you
I started writing on Vocal late February of 2021 after seeing an advertisement for, ‘The Little Black Book’ challenge. After three months and 30 stories, I have fallen completely in love with being a creator on Vocal. Vocal has exceeded my wildest dreams in all aspects and yet I continue to be amazed.
By Amanda Mitchell11 months ago in Journal
Not Knowing Kills Me
It’s been said that when you die, God answers all your lifelong questions. As much as I would like to know the meaning of life and how to solve world hunger, the questions that have haunted me are not as existential. What would really give me peace is to know the truth behind some of the biggest true crime stories.
By Amanda Mitchell11 months ago in Criminal
How To Succeed In a Video Job Interview
I am a young professional eager to learn as I grow into my life long career. After graduating high school, I started working in the office of a small business, and although I loved my time there, I made the tough decision to look for a new position.
By Amanda Mitchellabout a year ago in Journal
Mental Health Songs That Got Me Through Middle School
In recent years, mental health has become a huge topic in media and everyday life. Ten years ago, when I was in middle school, it was not such an accepted topic. I have depression, anxiety and anorexia, all of which got brought to the forefront of my mind in middle school. School is hard for everyone, that’s just a fact, but it is harder for some than it is for others. When going through grade school, I found numerous vices to help alleviate the mental turmoil that I experience; music being one of them. I don’t think I realized it at the time, but my favorite songs were never love songs, they were specific to mental health. In a time of dread and anxiety, it's no surprise that my go-to playlist was based off of songs portraying the same feeling and surviving them.
By Amanda Mitchellabout a year ago in Beat
Social Anxiety Made Me Do It
Social anxiety is a terrible, horrible, no good thing to have, but it does give you some good stories. Like tonight for example. I had booked myself a 90 minute, full body massage a few weeks back and have been excitedly awaiting ever since. I arrived at my appointment half an hour early, which was completely unnecessary, and waited in my car until it was time to check in. I explained to the masseur some of the aches that brought me in, and then she left the room to allow me to undress and lie down on the bed.
By Amanda Mitchellabout a year ago in Confessions
