say hey – amanda palmer

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Looking ahead at the week like… . Hiking is *suc

Looking ahead at the week like…
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Hiking is *such* a great way to meet new people and get to know them. You’re always moving, the scenery is always changing, and you’re safely working together to get to a common goal. Even better when you run into these new pals multiple times later that same week (and they let you bud in line at the gondola…😂🙏🏻)!
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Thanks for setting the pace @lookingatluka! Looking forward to future hikes and gondola parties 🎉
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Ps: can you spot the tiny Luka watching over us?! 🐕

“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination wil

“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.”
- Albert Einstein (*supposedly)
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I’ve been poking around at my Producer/Director title recently.
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In theory, Producers are the ones who are organized. They keep everything on track, sort out logistics, and make the schedules. They use imagination, for sure, to make certain things (crew availability, client deadlines and gear budgets) work together. They are the logic behind the project.
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Directors, on the other hand, are the ones (in theory) with the imagination. They have the ideas, they dream big, and they create new ways of doing. Not that they’re not logical, but their job requires vision.
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As someone who holds both these titles, I’m a bit worried. I feel like when imagination is pitted against logic, they can sometimes work against each other.
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Do I let myself dream as big as I could?
Do I automatically push aside certain ideas in favour of a more palatable bottom line?
How can I best serve my clients while still pushing to serve myself?
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Just thinking out loud… 🫥
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by generosity? Overwh

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by generosity? Overwhelmed in a good way?
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I had a really great weekend with one of my best friends, who I can wander with all day and never run out of things to say or have any awkward moments. She is an amazing chef, and taught me a new recipe (“Just *stay* with the orzo Amanda. Don’t get bored and leave it.” 🤣).
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I also have a client who is helping me plan a family hotel stay for my Dads 65th birthday, and when I read an email from them the other day, I actually cried in disbelief.
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I know people have a lot going on. Life is hella busy! And to take time out of their lives - to spend energy with me - it kind of blows me away.
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This image is of Pinecone Lake. I took it while standing on or near Seed Peak, about 450-500m above the lake. The lake is *such* a rich, deep blue, and it makes me feel calm. The light hitting the small beach below makes me feel warm.
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Alllll the feels as I acknowledge how lucky I am to have such generous people in this life.
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What’s that joke… about being out, standing in

What’s that joke… about being out, standing in your field?! 😄😉
Well, that is true of both sunfleurs and Constance!
…the “outstanding” part, I mean!!
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This years Slow Food Cycle (back in August) had it all: bikes, sweat, cocktails at 11am, and 30km of valley highway! Whew.
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But let’s all just take a moment to appreciate how Constance out-glows a whole dang field of flowers, amiright?! 💛
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I went to the dentist today for the first time in

I went to the dentist today for the first time in 3 years and I was terrified that I’d come out with half a dozen cavities… 🫣
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As an Alberta kid, we drank well water, which had a good amount of fluoride in it. When we moved to BC, our dentist warned us to be vigilant with our oral hygiene, as Vancouver and other parts of the province don’t add fluoride to the drinking water.
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Anywhoo - I got my first TWO cavities when I was in my mid-thirties and it stunk. I had no idea what was going on while they numbed my mouth and tilted me back in the chair, while I silently teared up and felt like I was going to drown in my own saliva 😳
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However, I am *very* proud to say, that after 3 years, and much flossing, I have no cavities and my new dentist was shocked to learn that I’ve never had braces. I guess I’ve got some good genes 🙏🏻
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Also, my new dental office (@gdcsquamish) is amazing, the hygienist (Melissa!) was the friendliest, most caring person, and @reens09 stopped in to say “hiyeee!” - which made me feel like a celebrity and appreciate this small town and the community here even more! Whew.
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I’m back to loving the dentist, and it feels SO GOOD.
Don’t forget to floss kids!!! 🦷
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When you get word that your Plan A has an active g

When you get word that your Plan A has an active grizzly wandering around camp, Plan B starts to look preeeettty good! 🤣
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Todays hike was exactly what I’ve been craving: alpine rock, epic views, and cooler temps. Massive bonus that I got to spend the day with a group of rad people and the cutest pups.
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September is revving up at work, so I’m thankful to have gotten out (& up!) this long weekend!
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“How many slams in an old screen door? Depends

“How many slams in an old screen door?
Depends how loud you shut it.
How many slices in a bread?
Depends how thin you cut it.
How much good inside a day?
Depends how good you live 'em.
How much love inside a friend?
Depends how much you give 'em.”
- Shel Silverstein
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A series of photos about surfing, without seeing a

A series of photos about surfing, without seeing any actual surfing 😆🤪
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Tom & Carrie.
Conversation comes easily with these two. Ontario transplants that love the west coast and all the adventure that comes with it. Brilliant beach bums who are too happy to let us tag along.
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Thanks you two, it’s always a blast getting the band back together 🤙🏻