About Me
Who I am
I’m a Georgia girl from Atlanta. I’m a professional writer, blogger, and community manager. I’m working on my first novel, and when I’m not writing it, I’m blogging and traveling to visit the most amazing places in Georgia. I’m bold, outspoken and opinionated, but I’m not hateful and have no patience with people who are.
Education
I have a B.A. in Psychology from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, but I never pursued a career in psychology. As an aspiring college graduate, I had a somewhat romantic view of what being a psychologist entailed, but I quickly found that the field is challenging in ways I am unwilling to meet.
Knowledge and Hobbies (or lack thereof)
I’m a lover of knowledge but a certified expert of nothing. All of my wisdom and experience has been acquired in the field during my career. I become obsessed with new hobbies, plunge headfirst into new projects with abandon, and then abandoning those same projects within days or weeks. Some past hobby failures include crocheting, collecting Precious Moments memorabilia, keeping turtles (real and otherwise), and watercolor painting (definitely not my talent). My blog is the only hobby I’ve been consistent with in my adult life.
My kiddo
My daughter, Ivy, is a recent kindergarten recruit. It makes me sad for reasons I can’t pinpoint, but I know it’s mostly that I hate to see her growing up. Ivy is my daughter, my buddy and my road gal, and we love to get in the car and ride–especially when I hook up the portable DVD player, and let her watch Disney movies while we cruise. She’s precocious, articulate and surpassing me in intellect each day. This might be a dangerous development when she hits the unruly teen years.
Ivy tells me she wants to be a writer when she grows up. I’m thrilled, of course, but I also want her to grow up and marry a man who let’s her continue being a princess, takes care of her, and understands he’ll be fish food if he ever puts a hand on her or does her wrong. Ever. Psychotic I’m not, but protective I am.
The Hubby
My husband is KP, and he’s mostly great. After two previous marriages, I should know by now exactly what I’m looking for, shouldn’t I? There are a numerous reasons marriages numbers one and two tanked, but I’m not interested in exploring that here. This blog is about my journey, and that journey need not include past-marital counseling.
My Vices
I tend to be susceptible to vices, and food is the biggie. I’ve been going back and forth with weight and diets for almost as long as I can remember. I enjoy a good glass of wine, cold beer on hot summer days, and a good mixed drink at social functions. I am also a self-professed Dr. Pepper addict. I used to be a smoker, but as of January 23, 2012, I put the cigarettes down!
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I love to hear from my readers, as I’ve mentioned in several of my posts. If you know of a great travel destination that’s special or exciting in a unique way, or if you have blogging tips to share, please contact me. I am always open to great ideas.
Take care, and I’ll see you around here! 
Loving the new website, new layout, and the ability and ease to find older post. Awesome!
Thanks, KP! I'm glad you like it.
Amberr Im so pleased that I have met you and get to experience your blog. I can learn a lot from you and it, Thank you!!
Shauna, thank YOU. I appreciate you coming to read and enjoy. If you learn something–bonus!!
Hi Amber,
Thanks for checking out my site! Absolutely loving your header picture! What is it? Looking forward to learning more about Georgia!
Thanks! The header is a frog lying on her tummy with a quill pen and a writing pad
Under is the log–hence a bump on a blog 
Wow I loved to read about you, I can tell my reading this you are a fantastic writer.
Ella, thank you for the super sweet compliment. I love to write.
Hi Amber – I smiled and laughed when I read your 'About Me'. It sounds a very simialr to my story to mine! 3 husbands, yo-yo weight, on/off smoking habits, psychology, hatred of housework but addicted to social networking and blog stuff…. thanks so much for reading my blog, really appreciated your 'Likes'. I've loved looking at some of yours, you write beautifully. Love from your Jakartan sister! x
Ah, Lottie, we are soul sisters on other sides of the pond. I'm looking forward to getting to know you through your Jakarta travels, and I thank you for dropping in for a visit.
Hi, I like your blog. You are good writer.
Thank you, Suhaime. I appreciate the kind words.
Hi Amberr! Many thanks for the likes on my blog, The Timothy Carey Experience. I truly dig your blog as well! Nice to meet you!
Marisa, it's a pleasure to connect with you. I enjoy your blog very much
Sweet blog, I look forward to reading more of it!
Lauren, thanks kindly. Come visit as often as you like
Happy to have landed here via Ryoko. I recognized your smiling face from twitter and wanted to stop by and say "hello!"
Young American, I am flattered you dropped in to say hello. I hope you'll come back often. I enjoyed your blog immensely, too.
What a great about page– you hit the fine points to give a complex picture of who you are. Bravo!
Thanks, Lola, you gave me a reason to smile. I appreciate you dropping by
Hi! Cool blog! I'm a follower! We have a lot in common – I'm in Atlanta also and I can relate to some other stuff you mentioned… will be checking in with you …
Thanks, Boy Mom, I am delighted to connect with another blogger in Atlanta. I look forward to checking you out, too.
happy holidays amberr
thanks for visiting five reflections and following
david in maine USA
David, Happy New Year! I adore your work and love to visit your blog. Take care!
Well, I may not be here for the ride but just to say I love the way you introduced yourself.I can see honesty in the character of this blog
Gethappy, thank you for your kind comment. The ride is optional, of course, but I'm glad you paid me a visit. Happy New Year!
Just to say hi here, Amberr – love the new look of your website, easy to navigate, which is a big plus for me. Glad to learn a little more about you and I look forward to being part of your journey
Junying, thank you so much for your support. I'm glad you like the new look–I do, too. It seems cleaner to me. Happy New Year!
good luck on your writing. Why are there so many great writers from the South?
David, thank you for the well wishes. It really made my day!
I think there are so many good writers from the south, because southerners have an extra helping of heart and soul. Or it might just be large doses of caffeine. Either way
Hi Amberr!
Please leave me your mailing address when you can…you've won 2 of my signed books!
Message me on Twitter @JosephAPinto
I found you through the New Years Hop. I look forward to reading more.
Thanks, Andrea, for taking the time to stop by. I'd love to visit you in return, but you didn't leave a link.
Your blog is very interesting. I'll visit your blog frequently.
Thank you, Jo!
Your blog is an inspiration to be a champion of our life’s goals. I feel privileged to honor you the King of Kings Bloggers Award. Congratulations
Aliker, thank you so much for the honor. It really made me smile. Keep up your great blog, too!
Stumbled your blog just a while ago through the recommendation of gisrlsgetaway and candidly, I learned to love your great site instantly. How I wish you can have time to visit my blog and drop some comments.
Edsan, thank you for dropping by! I am pleased to connect with you, too!
Hi Amberr, thanks for visiting my blog and liking a post, and leading me here. I think you are a very interesting person who could be my blogging friend. Will click follow button so we could connect. See you soon!
I am delighted to connect, Ckalfonso!