Amanda IRL

writing adult emails is awful

its like

hi [name of person], 

this formatting is making me uncomfortable but I have to tell you something / ask you something that is vital to my career as a student. 

I re-read and edited that sentence for an hour, but you’ll probably just glance over it for half a second.

thanks! 

Dear Person I am Writing To:

This is an optional sentence introducing who I am and work for, included if the addressee has never corresponded with me before. The second optional sentence reminds the person where we met, if relevant. This sentence states the purpose of the email.

This optional paragraph describes in more detail what’s needed. This sentence discusses relevant information like how soon an answer is needed, what kind of an answer is needed, and any information that the other person might find useful. If there’s a lot of information, it’s a good idea to separate this paragraph into two or three paragraphs to avoid having a Wall of Text.

If a description paragraph was used, close with a restatement of the initial request, in case the addressee ignored the opening paragraph.

This sentence is just a platitude (usually thanking them for their time) because people think I’m standoffish, unreasonably demanding, or cold if it’s not included.

Closing salutation,

Signature.

There’s at least one post going around saying you can’t sign a petition unless you’re over 18, and that all signatures by minors are tossed out. This will deter eligible people from signing petitions to protect net neutrality.

I want you all to know that info is FALSE. Anyone age 13 or older can create or sign a petition and the government has to recognize it. It’s not the same as voting in an election.

You can even check the White House’s website itself for info about petitions regarding age requirements.

Why Do Obese Patients Get Worse Care? Many Doctors Don’t See Past the Fat

Or this study showing that even though the bias is often unintentional it greatly changes patient care?

Impact of weight bias and stigma on quality of care and outcomes for patients with obesity

Or this study that showed that maternity providers have a bias towards obese women and often provide subpar care or push elective procedures?

Hello everyone! Until further notice I’ll be doing free tarot readings and sigils. Please feel free to fill up my inbox. Sigils can be single words or phrases; and I’ll leave a description of different tarot spreads below. 

Let me know if you’d like your sigil hand-drawn of not!

Let me know which spread you’re interested in and what your question or the topic for the reading should be. 

Yes Or No Spread (For Simple Questions)

When & If (Yes/ No/ Soon/ Later)

Simple Short Term/ Long Term Goals (2 Cards)

Simple Best/ Worst Case Scenario (2 Cards)

Lessons You Need To Learn (4 Cards)

Self-Reflection Spread (5 Cards)

Simple Advice Spread (5 Cards)

Find Peace & Resolution (5 Cards) 

Guidance From The Universe (5 Cards)

Ockham’s Razor - Quick & To The Point (5 Cards)

Love Spread For You & Your Partner (6 Cards)

Understanding A Dream (6 Cards) 

Understanding Your Psyche (6 Cards)

Facing Your Bad Habit (7 Cards)

Career Path Spread (7 Cards)

A Look At Your Psychic Energy (8 Cards)

Your Character Profile (9 Cards)

Who Will Come Into Your Life Soon? (9 Cards)

Monserat Padilla, trans woman living in Seattle and DACA recipient 

I was at Walgreens buying my brother a birthday card. An elderly woman was also in the aisle. She said “can you believe they have wedding cards for two men and look even two women!”

[screams internally]

But she then said “I’ve seen so many changes in my 80 years, it’s wonderful how things are moving forward.”

[internal tears of joy]