I love- what else?

I love books.

(In case you didn't notice in my "About Me" page)

My idea of the perfect night (or day) is spending it with a perfect book.  One where there is mystery, intrigue, admirable characters, drama- the kind that makes you want to cry-, and suspense to keep me reading until it's finished (whether it's 5AM or 5PM).

Such are some of these:

...only to name a few.

But seriously, I love, love, LOVE, books...  I am passionate about them- I have a vision of collecting rare gems of books and saving them for my children- for when I get married someday.  I dream of being able to talk to my children about them and tell them what I learned when I was their age reading this or that book and what was going on in my life and so on.  Wouldn't that be a sweet bond to have?

Another thing I love- er, am good at- er, comes naturally to me <wink> is critique.  I have very high standards for books- sometimes fortunately, sometimes not.  I am very critical of the lesson, the writing, the pace...

So, combining the two things that I mentioned above- do you know what I decided to start doing?

Yeah, you probably figured it out: book reviews!

I have written quite a few before and quite enjoyed them- I will have to post some on here soon.  I have signed up for a few blogging for books programs and have already received a free ebook that I have read and will be posting the review soon...

Anyway... sorry for my absence in the blogging world over the past few weeks...  I've been trying to get into a groove ;-)

Have a fabulous day!

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Source: lamplighterpublishing.com via Amy on Pinterest

Is this normal- or am I crazy?

I am like really, really, really, really, REALLY excited about Christmas!  I know... it's pathetic... I've been excited and planning since September... :-)
(My birthday is a few days before Christmas... maybe that's why I like it so much...)

It's so amazing when I think about the Christmas story... how God came down out of heaven and was born into flesh to live a perfect life and to ultimately die as a sacrifice for our sins.  It's mind-blowing actually.

Us Christians have a beautiful ministry platform at Christmas time.

Everyone is bustling around in the "Christmas spirit", cheery, festive...  what better time to tell them the Christmas story- the gospel message?  

Go caroling!
Sing about the gift of God...

Bring cookies and tracts...

Bring tracts with you when you are in line at busy stores... Wouldn't it be nice to read a comic while waiting in line?

Anyway... just thinkin'...

Is it to early to be thinking about Christmas?!?!?  I can't help it!

Have a fabulous day, my friends!

~Amy

Tag... Get to Know Me :-)

Some friends of mine did this tag a few weeks ago and I thought it might be kind of fun to join in...

Maybe it will give you more insight about me :)

Age: 17

Bed size: twin

Chore you hate:   Hmmm.... to be honest I can't really decide on only one chore that I hate but I guess dishes would definitely be on the list!  (makes my hands all dry :P )

Dogs:  Our family has one: a toy poodle named George :)

Essential start of your day: The sound of song number nine on the CD in the alarm clock ("Turkish Delight" by David Crowder Band* right now :) ), reading my Bible, prayer, coffee, working on a writing project, blog...  (this is when my day starts ideally...  sometimes I do sleep in and most of this doesn't matter- except Quiet time and coffee of course :) )

Favorite color: Pink!

Gold or silver: Ouch- I don't think I could really choose... maybe silver?  Maybe?

Height: 5'4"- yep I'm a shorty :)

Instruments I play (or have played): Guitar, Piano, Trombone, teensy bit of: Tenor Saxophone, Mandolin, and whatever else we have laying around the house...

Job title:  Big Sister, Eldest Daughter, Helpmeet and Homemaker in Training :)

Kids: I hope to have many some day!

Pet peeve: When I hear my mom tell one of my siblings to do something but yet somehow they don't hear.

Quote from a movie: Our family loves this-

Reepicheep holding a sword to Caspian's throat: "Any last words, Telmarine?"

Caspian: "You are a mouse"

Reepicheep: "I was hoping for something a little more original..."

from Prince Caspian

Watch the clip :)

Prince Caspian Meets Reepicheep

I can't believe this but I seriously can't think of any more right now :)

Right or left handed: Right

 

Siblings:  8; 3 brothers and 5 sisters.

Time you wake up: On most weekdays, 5 am, on weekends or crazy days, 8 am  :)

Vegetables you dislike: Squash, zucchini, onions, cabbage, any kind of pepper except banana  :)

What makes you run late:  technical difficulties :)

X-rays you've had done: once on my pinkie finger (we thought it might be broken), and once on my back for chiropractic purposes :)

Yummy food you make: Our family favorite we call "Chicken Delicious" chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce on top of homemade whole wheat noodles.  I also make freshly ground whole wheat bread, and I used to always get requests for an orange jell-o salad I used to make that a good friend of ours dubbed "Fluffy Salad".  Gotta make that soon....

Zoo animal:  Uh, I'm not a big animal person... but I love birds... I think they are so cute :)

Well, that's all for now...  hope you enjoyed- feel free to do it yourself!

Don't forget to check out Alyssa Rose's blog and Flipflop Farmgirl's blog for their tags!