Hi, my name’s Amanda :) Originally from Florida, until one day I packed up my life and moved to DC on a whim!
Over my last year here i’ve picked up an amazing boyfriend (he technically picked me up but that’s a story for another time), a wonderful roommate, and a number of new friends who’ve helped me/ forced me/ and made me want to officially call DC home.
I work for a branding firm by day and blog by night (actually more like the early early hours of the morning, I’m a morning person). I created this blog to keep track of it all; great restaurants, books, fitness trends, and everything else that happens in a 20-something girl’s (woman’s?) world.
Note: This blog is a work in progress, and always will be.
Some people have elaborate stories behind their blog name, I’m not one of those people. I spent days trying to think of something trendy and cool to name this… but the problem is that I’m not actually super trendy and cool. So I stuck with what I know: I love anchors and I love sunshine (even through I now live in freezing-cold DC). So there you have it, no matter where I am in the world, I will always be Anchored to Sunshine.
Still want to know more about me?
Favorite things:
– lighthouses
– coffee (every morning person has to love coffee)
– anchors (duh)
– snacking
– old people
Least favorite things:
– being late (or when others are late to meet me)
– unmade beds
– driving
– unorganized things
– sleeping in
If you stillll want to know more then you are either a serial killer or think I’m cool…. I only accept the latter :) If you think I’m cool (or you are cool and will bump up my street cred.) follow me here:
Bloglovin: Anchored to Sunshine
Instagram: @amandanbrooks
Pinterest: amandabrooksy
Twitter: @amandanbrooks
Want to work with me?
Feel free to contact me about reviews, giveaways, or advertising: anchoredtosunshine at gmail dot com :)
Hi! Just thought I’d let you know that I nominated you for the Liebster Award as I love your blog! Find the details here; https://booksthatloveyouback.wordpress.com/2015/07/22/the-liebster-award/
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Thank you, Shannon! Checking it out now :)
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No problem! Thanks for taking a look at it! :)
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Thanks for visiting my Midwest Maize blog, Amanda. I’ve had fun exploring a bit of yours. It looks like we both like food and books — and both started our lives over at some point. Always fun to connect with other adventurous and literary folks.
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Of course! I couldn’t agree more :) Thanks for swinging by my blog!
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Hi Amanda,
I love your blog and have nominated you for the Creative Blogger Award. You can find out more here:
http://estherschultz.com/2015/08/08/creative-blogger-award/
Thanks!
Esther
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Thank you :) Headed over now to check it out!
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I love the name of your blog. Can’t wait to read more of your adventures.
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Thank you so much :) You are so sweet!
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Hey Amanda! Thanks for stopping by my blog https://dineinmykitchen.wordpress.com. You blog seems quite interesting, mixed of everything. Best wishes :-)
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Hi Amanda,
Thanks for visiting by my blog. Love yours! :)
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Hi Amanda, thanks for stopping by Healthy Kitchen, Healthy Budget and “liking” the rosemary crockpot recipe post. I’m originally form the DC area, and now living in Florida. :) Ha.
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Too funny! So similar yet opposite :) I hope you are enjoying the sunshine state!
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