Right Now

Right now, I am... procrastinating on doing work. Not because any of my projects are all that hard or have headache-inducing clients, but because I am just tired. about to do my leg workout for the week. Yeah. The procrastination is so bad that exercise looks good in...

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Sunday Confessions

Linking up with Alyx. 1. I don't understand places that don't let you leave a tip on a gift card if the whole meal/whatever is covered by it. I think that's a silly rule. And it's like paying with a different sort of credit card, so why wouldn't you be able to? Who...

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Right Now

Right now, I am... feeling accomplished because I put together a succulent terrarium that is a Christmas gift for someone, and it looks fabulous. Now I just need to not somehow kill it for the next week. trying to be quiet because Ian is sleeping. He's working night...

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Sunday Social

Sunday Social

Linking up with Neely for Sunday Social. What is your favorite Holiday season tradition? Gift giving! I love picking out gifts for other people. And also holiday baking with my mom (though this year I'll be doing it on my own). Do you have a certain Holiday movie you...

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5 Things Friday

5 Things Friday

1. I am still trying to catch up on everything I missed over T-day break. I've managed to get the email and work stuff under control, but I'm still going through blog posts in my reader and such. It is one of my missions over the weekend! 2. I've got a very rough...

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Sunday Confessions

  1. I will probably not ever go to another high school reunion. My 10-year was this year (last night, in fact). It was the first one we've had, since we skipped the 5-year. And it was just weird. I feel so far beyond the person I was in high school. And yeah,...

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Sunday Confessions

  1. I really want to meet more local bloggers (in person!), but there doesn't seem to really be a local blogger meetup, at least not of the lifestyle/non-professional blog kind. Which means I should probably just organize one myself if I want it to happen. But...

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Tuesday 10: Lottery Winnings

Tuesday 10: Lottery Winnings

  Linking up with Lena for the Tuesday 10. This week's theme: If I won the lottery, the first 10 things I'd buy or do are: 1. Pay off all of my debt (credit cards, car loan, medical bills). 2. Give a big chunk of it to my mom. 4. Stick some in savings (some in...

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Right Now

Right now, I am... trying to get rid of the hiccups I got from the root beer I drank with lunch. plotting ways to spend my evenings, since Ian is working late shift this week. getting ready to go to the post office to mail out a clothing swap and a custom print....

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Sunday Confessions

1. I don't really get the deal with holiday decorations. A Christmas tree, ok, yes, I subscribe to that tradition and like it. Maybe even some lights outside if I'm feeling really motivated. But covering the entire house and trees and roof? Big, inflatable,...

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About

Hi, I’m Amanda!

I’m a self-employed graphic designer by day, and a crafty hungry bookworm by night. Dragonflight Dreams is where I write about books, recipes, internet goodies, life things, crafty projects, Austin happenings, and more.

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Currently Reading

The Surviving Sky
Be: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places
Chillpreneur: The New Rules for Creating Success, Freedom, and Abundance on Your Terms
Thinking, Fast and Slow


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2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge

2023 Reading Challenge
Amanda has completed her goal of reading 75 books in 2023!
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