The one where I change lives -- No, really

My first guest this week is Jennifer. She is going to tell you all about how we met and then how I'm pretty much the person who keeps her out of trouble, man wise. She's great, so please stop by her blog and check it out when you're done!

I'm Jennifer from over at Crazy Shenanigans. If you've never been over to my little dog and pony show then you may not know what to expect from me. Basically, I'm a 25 year old woman, who's working and living through one crazy adventure at a time. I usually have at least one crazy, random thing going on in my life all the time but I wouldn't have it any other way. However, over the last year of my life I've tried to let less crazy in and harness the crazy that can't escape. SO sit back and enjoy this ride! 

When Amanda asked me to do a guest post, I think I jumped (literally) with joy! I knew exactly what I wanted to talk about and of course it involves Amanda. Amanda and I have actually known each other for many years going back to our college days at Marshall University. We were in the same sorority Phi Mu but we had pledged at different times. My first year was actually the year she was basically done with chapter activities. I'd say during my college career that I saw her maybe... a handful of times. We actually didn't get to really know each other until she joined the blogging world AND I'm very glad that she did. 

Amanda is now known in my life as my personal LIFE COACH. 

Don't know what a life coach is? A life coach is someone who-

 "deals with relatively healthy people who want to improve their lives in specific ways, such as changing careers, finding a healthy relationship, taking their business to a new level, losing weight or deepening their self-understanding, for example. They deal with stress management as well as time management, goal setting and other key areas of change to help their clients lead more balanced lives that better reflect clients’ personal values and priorities." (about.com)

Now, does Amanda have a degree in psychology or another one of those other fancy mind reading degrees? No, but in my opinion she's given me better advice than anyone you could pay money to go see. Here's a few prime examples.

In my dating life I tend to date people who well...how do I say this without sounding bad... suck at life. I'm a smart girl but when it comes to guys, I tend to go for those break your heart, love'em and leave'em bad boys. Enter, the LIFE COACH! 

Example 1: 

Let me set the scene for you. Late at night, home alone on a Friday night. Just got done watching a movie along the lines of Bridget Jones (heck it could have even been Bridget Jones) in pajama pants eating crackers. 

Me: "Hmmm....maybe I should call _____ and see how he's doing. I wonder what he's doing? Wait... I need advice. I wonder what Amanda would say about this." Sends her a text. 

Amanda: "Don't do it! Nothing good can come from it!

Me: Bullet dodged. 

Example 2:

Me: So you think it's a good idea to go back out on a date with someone that told me that he doesn't even like me as a human being. 

Amanda: NO

Me: Thanks for talking me down off that crazy ledge! lol

See? I could keep going on but clearly you get the idea. Amanda is a good life coach. She's helped me dodge a bullet on more than one occasion. I'm now a firm believer that everyone needs a life coach for at least one area in their life. For me it's been my love life. Sometimes I can be too forgiving. Sometimes I can think I'm making a good decision, when in reality it's a very, verybad decision. Having Amanda there, is like having that little character pop up on your shoulder as in the cartoons, to tell you what you should and shouldn't do. About 99.9% she's absolutely right! 

So the next time you find yourself in a situation that you don't know how to get out of or don't know the right thing to do? Find yourself a life coach. If you haven't got a friend out there to be your life coach, start looking. I'd say you could have mine, but she's just too valuable! You rock, Amanda! I'm so glad that we are friends! 

Ditto and back atcha, girl! Go visit Jennifer, you guys!