10 Lessons Learned from Freelancing

10 Lessons Learned from Freelancing

I have been 100% self-employed for almost 8 years now. Freelancing as a graphic designer has been (and still is) my full-time job and main source of income. As any self-employed person can tell you, it's a bit of a bumpy road. Especially if, like me, you never planned...

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Blogcademy Austin 2013

Blogcademy Austin 2013

If you've been a reader here for awhile (hey, thanks!), you know that this little blog turned 2 earlier this year. Yay! *confetti* Exciting, and humbling to see how much it's grown. And also very thought-provoking, as I've been trying to figure out what direction I...

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Holiday Special & Custom Orders

Holiday Special & Custom Orders

Holiday Special In case you didn't already hear through Twitter or Facebook, DD is offering a discount for your holiday shopping! Use coupon code TDAY2011 for 20% off your order from the DD store until Dec. 9. Custom Orders Also, I'm pleased to announce that DD will...

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Business and Birthdays

Business and Birthdays

So, I printed up some business cards for DA, for general purposes and also to serve as tags/labels to send out with the shirts. Check it out: Also, I had printed up a shirt for my friend Deb, whose birthday celebration was yesterday. Since she has received (and loved)...

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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.

Thanks for stopping by!

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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