Amanda: Recruiting new kiddies. They’re so enthusiastic, I love it. Crush their spirits when they come.

Me: Am I ugly?

Amanda: Irisa, you are not ugly. Trust me. I know this sounds bad, but I don’t have ugly friends.

(Note: this was from years and years ago, from when Amanda and I were in high school. Today, she just announced her engagement and I couldn’t be happier for her and Andrew. Congratulations, my dear!!)