A lot is going on and I will update in detail today. For now, I leave you with these words of wisdom:
"Some will never see, and some will never hear, and some will never feel something more than themselves. Will you live, die, and wither to nothing, never knowing the truth of the hand you might have ( Read more... )

I strongly recommend this if you're into fantasy, or good books in general. Every time I read the series, it puts me right into my element.

Without further ado, here are my favorite quotes!
(Pronouns have been omitted to stop spoilers)

I try to live by these words. Plus, it helps that their epic nature makes me drool:
"This is the hour at last, ( Read more... )

Two weeks from now I'll be a much happier Amanda ( Read more... )

I had this dream about three weeks ago and it cannot seem to leave my head. I've been puzzling over its significance for quite some time and--finally!--I think I've unraveled its true meaning.

Some background: I'm re-reading Tad Williams' Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series (absolutely thrilling, epic, GREAT fantasy if anyone's interested). Well, in ( Read more... )

Am I stuck in a time warp?! I got a whole load of comments a while back, which seem like they were from maybe five days ago. Looking at the datestamp, though, I just realized they were left over two weeks ago! Sorry guys--I didn't realize time's whooshed by so--this is like The Twilight Zone. *goes to answer them ( Read more... )

In my three years with Barnes & Noble, this week has been the worst. I'm not exactly sure why, but the raw combination of events has brought it down to that. I've been forced to take frequent breaks for sanity, and I NEVER take breaks. Fun fun. I'm hoping for the best next week ( Read more... )

The last three days have been packed not only with work, but with errands, appointments, and pressure. Ophthalmologist & dental appointments are done, substitute teaching application is turned in (I apparently need it for my field experience), first invasive species visit is done and successful, and my head has officially finished swimming. Plus, ( Read more... )

People keep saying how amazing it is that at 19 years of age I struck out on my own. I moved across the country and left my whole family behind. For two years I've managed to support myself and go to school full-time and, to tell you the truth, the transition was strangely easy. Even two years later, I feel miraculously set in my New Jersey ways ( Read more... )

I've discovered tips to having new outfits on a budget ( Read more... )

Insomnia must die a horrible, painful death. I'm not usually this vengeful but hey...I haven't gotten a decent night's sleep in over two weeks so now, Insomnia, it's personal! It's been almost a year since this magnitude of a problem has hit me and ouch, how it hurts! Additionally, I think it's begun to steal my power to reason ( Read more... )