Ames ✍️🧶🐩🐶🐢🦜💚
@justamyzing.bsky.social
Jesus follower. Writer. Old Soul. Crocheter. Mom to Jovie the Mini-Goldendoodle, Kobie the Cavapoo, Arrow the Cockatiel, & Tytus the Tortoise.
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Tortoises do this adorable thing where they balance on three legs to grasp leaves that are out of reach. These animals are endlessly fascinating.
Tilly is now 6 months old and weighs 33 g. The first time I weighed her was 9/9/25 and she was 17.5 g and 2 months old.
Tilly is now 6 months old and weighs 33 g. The first time I weighed her was 9/9/25 and she was 17.5 g and 2 months old.
January 3, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Tortoises do this adorable thing where they balance on three legs to grasp leaves that are out of reach. These animals are endlessly fascinating.
Tilly is now 6 months old and weighs 33 g. The first time I weighed her was 9/9/25 and she was 17.5 g and 2 months old.
Tilly is now 6 months old and weighs 33 g. The first time I weighed her was 9/9/25 and she was 17.5 g and 2 months old.
"On January 2, it’s time to get serious–back to work, back to school, back to my regularly scheduled programming. The schedule I need to give my life structure is thrown aside once or twice a year and I despise its return." Read on at amysondova dot substack dot com
January 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
"On January 2, it’s time to get serious–back to work, back to school, back to my regularly scheduled programming. The schedule I need to give my life structure is thrown aside once or twice a year and I despise its return." Read on at amysondova dot substack dot com
What topics would you like to see me write about on my Substack in 2026?
More mental health? More about my life/thoughts? Challenges with growing up evangelical? My pets? What it’s like to write a novel? Something else?
Interested in your thoughts.
More mental health? More about my life/thoughts? Challenges with growing up evangelical? My pets? What it’s like to write a novel? Something else?
Interested in your thoughts.
January 2, 2026 at 4:58 PM
What topics would you like to see me write about on my Substack in 2026?
More mental health? More about my life/thoughts? Challenges with growing up evangelical? My pets? What it’s like to write a novel? Something else?
Interested in your thoughts.
More mental health? More about my life/thoughts? Challenges with growing up evangelical? My pets? What it’s like to write a novel? Something else?
Interested in your thoughts.
I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror realized my hair has strong Tinkerbell vibes.
Here’s hoping for a more magical 2026 and a sprinkle of pixie dust, just in case!
Here’s hoping for a more magical 2026 and a sprinkle of pixie dust, just in case!
January 1, 2026 at 12:26 AM
I looked at myself in the bathroom mirror realized my hair has strong Tinkerbell vibes.
Here’s hoping for a more magical 2026 and a sprinkle of pixie dust, just in case!
Here’s hoping for a more magical 2026 and a sprinkle of pixie dust, just in case!
Teeny tiny tortoises enjoy head scritches!
December 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Teeny tiny tortoises enjoy head scritches!
Officially in my side bangs era! The hairstylist suggested it & i figured why not? Hair grows. Wait until I dye them magenta. #midlifesidebangscrisis
December 29, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Officially in my side bangs era! The hairstylist suggested it & i figured why not? Hair grows. Wait until I dye them magenta. #midlifesidebangscrisis
I got this mug from BFF Sarah that can't be used in the microwave or dishwasher, so I plopped this fake plant I had sitting around into it and magic! New decor for my desk!
December 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I got this mug from BFF Sarah that can't be used in the microwave or dishwasher, so I plopped this fake plant I had sitting around into it and magic! New decor for my desk!
Found 4” plastic balls on clearance so I played around until I got the right fit. These are granny stitches on 4”, 3.15”, & 2.6” balls. I love making these and can’t wait to sell them next holiday season…but if anyone is interested in any now, let me know. I have a lot.
December 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Found 4” plastic balls on clearance so I played around until I got the right fit. These are granny stitches on 4”, 3.15”, & 2.6” balls. I love making these and can’t wait to sell them next holiday season…but if anyone is interested in any now, let me know. I have a lot.
Good grief. Someone had a rough Christmas.
December 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Good grief. Someone had a rough Christmas.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and with all the tinsel and merriment remember Jesus’s humble birth! ❤️
December 25, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and with all the tinsel and merriment remember Jesus’s humble birth! ❤️
The Great Christmas Eve Day Cookie Delivery is underway!
I’m sorry I’ll be sans Santa sequin jumpsuit due to a knee injury. I had an injection on Tuesday and didn’t want to trip, like I do. 😉
I’m sorry I’ll be sans Santa sequin jumpsuit due to a knee injury. I had an injection on Tuesday and didn’t want to trip, like I do. 😉
December 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
The Great Christmas Eve Day Cookie Delivery is underway!
I’m sorry I’ll be sans Santa sequin jumpsuit due to a knee injury. I had an injection on Tuesday and didn’t want to trip, like I do. 😉
I’m sorry I’ll be sans Santa sequin jumpsuit due to a knee injury. I had an injection on Tuesday and didn’t want to trip, like I do. 😉
With a few exceptions, our cut-out cookies came out cute.
And I just really love my tortoises. ❤️🐢🐢
And I just really love my tortoises. ❤️🐢🐢
December 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
With a few exceptions, our cut-out cookies came out cute.
And I just really love my tortoises. ❤️🐢🐢
And I just really love my tortoises. ❤️🐢🐢
BFF Sarah recognized we were listening to the “Last Christmas” playlist by the third song this year! It’s a new record!
Link to my playlist featuring only covers of “Last Christmas” as well as the original in comments.
It’s fun to see who notices the same song is playing over and over again. 🤣
Link to my playlist featuring only covers of “Last Christmas” as well as the original in comments.
It’s fun to see who notices the same song is playing over and over again. 🤣
December 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
BFF Sarah recognized we were listening to the “Last Christmas” playlist by the third song this year! It’s a new record!
Link to my playlist featuring only covers of “Last Christmas” as well as the original in comments.
It’s fun to see who notices the same song is playing over and over again. 🤣
Link to my playlist featuring only covers of “Last Christmas” as well as the original in comments.
It’s fun to see who notices the same song is playing over and over again. 🤣
Grumpy Slappinh Santa is all of us…sometimes.
December 23, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Grumpy Slappinh Santa is all of us…sometimes.
“Dad must have sat there and watched over eight hours of child’s programming because the commercials were carefully edited out.“ That’s true love from a father to his child. Read on at my Substack.
AND…
What is a gift you received that seemed unimpressive to others?
AND…
What is a gift you received that seemed unimpressive to others?
December 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
“Dad must have sat there and watched over eight hours of child’s programming because the commercials were carefully edited out.“ That’s true love from a father to his child. Read on at my Substack.
AND…
What is a gift you received that seemed unimpressive to others?
AND…
What is a gift you received that seemed unimpressive to others?
If you need a last-minute holiday present, look no further than your local FB Marketplace!
December 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
If you need a last-minute holiday present, look no further than your local FB Marketplace!
Holiday Tip for Pet Parents: Remove all toys & chews from the item before wrapping it so your eager dog or cat or whatever can get to their present right away. They don’t have a lot of patience!
December 21, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Holiday Tip for Pet Parents: Remove all toys & chews from the item before wrapping it so your eager dog or cat or whatever can get to their present right away. They don’t have a lot of patience!
Make a clever title for this holiday movie starring Trevor Noah, James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus, Tytus the Russian tortoise, & me. 🤣
December 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Make a clever title for this holiday movie starring Trevor Noah, James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus, Tytus the Russian tortoise, & me. 🤣
Christmas dreams do come true!!! Clearly NOT AI! 🤣🤣🤣
From my Substack: “It’s not that I don’t want material items, but I would trade them for impractical and impossible wishes, like a date with Trevor Noah (our dinner conversation would be amazing.)”
Read more at amysondova at Substack dot com
From my Substack: “It’s not that I don’t want material items, but I would trade them for impractical and impossible wishes, like a date with Trevor Noah (our dinner conversation would be amazing.)”
Read more at amysondova at Substack dot com
December 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Christmas dreams do come true!!! Clearly NOT AI! 🤣🤣🤣
From my Substack: “It’s not that I don’t want material items, but I would trade them for impractical and impossible wishes, like a date with Trevor Noah (our dinner conversation would be amazing.)”
Read more at amysondova at Substack dot com
From my Substack: “It’s not that I don’t want material items, but I would trade them for impractical and impossible wishes, like a date with Trevor Noah (our dinner conversation would be amazing.)”
Read more at amysondova at Substack dot com
What’s your fave melancholy Christmas/seasonal song?
Me: “Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg & “River” by Joni Mitchell, but I love the Sarah MacLachlan version best.
Me: “Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg & “River” by Joni Mitchell, but I love the Sarah MacLachlan version best.
December 19, 2025 at 6:53 PM
What’s your fave melancholy Christmas/seasonal song?
Me: “Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg & “River” by Joni Mitchell, but I love the Sarah MacLachlan version best.
Me: “Same Old Lang Syne” by Dan Fogelberg & “River” by Joni Mitchell, but I love the Sarah MacLachlan version best.
Wheeeeeeeere’s Tytus?!?
December 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Wheeeeeeeere’s Tytus?!?
This is the wholesome content you need today!
December 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is the wholesome content you need today!
No, sir, I do not want your pre-licked ice cream cone.
December 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
No, sir, I do not want your pre-licked ice cream cone.
Granny balls for all!
December 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Granny balls for all!
I make little wreath ornaments and decided to give one (without any glitter) to Tilly. I need to find another non-glitter one for Tytus. I used a metal ornament hook to hang it on the top of the bin.
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I make little wreath ornaments and decided to give one (without any glitter) to Tilly. I need to find another non-glitter one for Tytus. I used a metal ornament hook to hang it on the top of the bin.