About me

I was looking down through my blog and realized, that in my profile I have a very small about me section.  Most of what it states is already known.

David asked me the other day going down the road, What makes you smile, laugh, get excited, and be estactic, and honestly.....I couldn't answer.  I've spent the last 10 years of my life trying to be more mature, grown, and responsible.  Anytime I let the responsibility fall, there is always someone yelling disappointment. So, since then I have thought, what does make me those things?  I don't know that I honestly know, but I do know who I am and what my hopes and dreams are.


First, my name is Amanda Lynn Medford.  Most people in RC call me Mandie and most people around me now call me Amanda.  It's a little funny, but I like that I was able to get a new start when I moved and be what and who I wanted to be.   I'm 25 years old....yes the dreaded 25!!!!!!!!!  I hate it, it seems like now it is only down hill and I have nothing accomplished that I wanted to by this age.  I have a Mom..who is my best friend.  Yes, there are times when we get on each others nerves and I think to myself, I wish she would hush.  BUt at the end of the day when all else fails, it will be here that I call.  I have a father who is an air traffic controller and works hard and treats me with respect.  Dad sees me as grown and knows that I will eventually get it on my own.  Luckily both my parents instilled in me a great work ethic and to work for what you have.  Both parents also expect a lot from me.  I was always the one to try harder in school, always the one willing to work a little harder if I had to, the one to get a job when I didn't have to, and the one to set the goals high.  So, the expectation of responsibility is always there.  Not always a bad thing, but sometimes everyone wants to know what it's like to not hold the responsibility.

I have a little brother who is my next best friend.  That guy knows everything about me.  He is very observant and smart.  To carry on a conversation with him is unbelievable. I envy his knowledge of things. I have a very caring brother, although it's not always shown, he cares about his family more than he will let on. Mess with him, your fine, mess with one of us and the wrath of that boy comes out.

I've learn lots of things growing up.  I grew up in a small town where it's hard to imagine a world other than a world where you know everyone and everyone is kind. BUT....I got exposed to other worlds quite quickly.

I grew up a dancer.  It was my passion, it is what made my heart beat and my body and soul come alive. Still does to this day.  Just the beat of music makes my whole body want to go.  Growing up dancing was every week my dreams coming true. No matter what kind of day I was having, no matter what was going on at home, or what laid ahead of me...dance was where it all got left at the door and my world didn't consist of anything beyond 5,6,7,8.  There were times when if I had to go through one more struggle in the dance room, I would scream, but come the weekend, when the costume went on, hair done, make up packed on, and lights were beaming...you hear that first beat of music and it all comes alive; you realize you would take 10 humiliations to do what you are doing. You would give it all up on the side just to hear and top over all winner is....

It's those moments in life that I was estatic, excited, and happy.  A whole new persona comes out on stage.  you can be anybody you want to be.  You can be happy, you can be sassy, you can pour all emotions into a 3 minute routine and come off stage knowing it was good.

I haven't danced on a stage in 7 years, and I miss it. To this day I love to dance.  Just dancing around makes me happy, being scooped up in the middle of responsibilities and dancing makes me come alive.
writing about dancing makes me smile.


I have lots of other things about me that are good too.

I love the color pink  (yes, I know, such a girl, but I love it)
I love coach (expensive I know but they last forever)
I LOVE Jessica Simpson, I don't care what anyone says that girl is hot and she is smart.  She is a fabulous designer.
I love spring and summertime!!!  They make me happy.
Sunshine always puts me in a good mood.
I actually do love to smile and if you can make me smile, my heart is your forever!! :)
I like meeting new people, I can talk and carry on with anyone new I meet, I just have to warm up to ya
I have learn to be independent and better myself.  I appreciate gifts and gestures, but I don't expect them and if I can get it myself and want to, then let me.  I get a little something extra out of it!
I've changed over the past couple years and the new and improved me is better and happier.
I love to shop!!!!  I know I get a little too much enjoyment out of it, but I can accept that!
I have overcome a lot of mountains in a short lifetime. (well 25 yrs :( ) but I've learned a lot and although there are somethings I could do without remembering, living through it all made me who I am and I believe in writing your own story!!
I believe in Karma (and some truly are building up stock) I believe if I hand all evil directed toward me to God, then How people react will bring them their karma.
I am learning to love country music (David's fault), I like racing, bud lite, football (redskins), and baseball.  I'm a beer, wings, and sports kind of gal and love it that way.
I love spending time with David, he makes me smile and loves me like I want to be loved.
I have been through my fair share of heart ache, but without it, I wouldn't appreciate the little efforts made today.
I have some of the best people in my life that a girl could ask for:
Ashleigh Green - we have been through it all together....so happy to have you in my life; never a dull moment and it's always full of laughs.
Ashley Lawson - you stood by me no matter what and help me to where I am today.  A lifetime friend and sister is what you are.
Matt (step daddy) - there are times when I want you to agree with me, but you are honest and in a loving way.  You are always concerned and caring.  You have the perfect touch with me! :)
David, you brought me up when I didn't think anyone could.  You stood by me.  We have been through some rough things together but in the end; it is me and you for a lifetime babe and that I thank God for everyday!!

I love ...

Diet Mtn Dew

Diet Pepsi

UNC

Gamecocks

Redskins
THE ATLANTA BRAVES
CHIPPER JONES

football

baseball

racing

family

texting :)

dancing 

going out dancing

chumley

South Carolina

chicken

family time

God

laying out in the sun

girl time

shopping

spending time with David

Hooters wings

tequila

spring

pedicures

massages

relaxing bubble baths

mimosa's :)

strawberries

popcorn

chocolate

being independent

taking pictures

dressing up

boots

perfect pair of jeans

mini skirts

high heels

days off

singing loudly in the car

singing in the shower

going places I've never been before

going places that have memories

Beaufort, SC

baking

jewelry

cuddling

reading

writing

tennis

quotes & poems

kissing
being in love...

A few quotes I love:

" live with intention, walk to the edge. 

Listen hard, practice wellness, play with abandon

Laugh, choose with no regret, appreciate your friends

do what you  love and live as if this is all there is."

" I believe in pink, I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner.

I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong.

I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow

is another day and I believe in miracles."

"You know I'm a big girl, I can handle my share of trauma and I get to decide when I've had enough."

" Strength is nothing more than how well you hide the pain."

" A wise girls kisses, but doesn't love, listens, but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left."

"Seduce my mind and you can have my body, find my soul and I'm yours forever."

"I'm the kind of girl who will dance in the pouring rain, smile like I"m fine when I'm not.  Make you laugh when you want to cry, worry more about you than me. Fall over laughing at the dumbest things. Always forgive but never forget. who loves so many and hates so few when she is loved by so few and hated by many."

"smile, we're here... (by David )