Right Now

Right Now

Right now, I am... still sick, but not as bad. I can breathe through my nose at the moment, which is a big improvement. And Mucinex is making everything floaty. listening to the rain. It's a soothing sound. annoyed that this sickness has delayed work on a new shop...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Art series of the week: Disney Princes strip down. Too hilarious. This animated gif is also pretty amazing. I can't decide if this is an awesome idea or not: Coin. Would vendors actually take it if it doesn't have a Visa/MC/whatever logo? This Lie-Detecting Throat...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Swedes Develop Invisible Bike Helmet. How To Order Off of a “Secret Menu” Without Being an A$%hole. Can You Tell the Difference Between Quotes from a Men's Magazine and a Rapist? In Praise of Art Forgeries. 8 Things Marvel Got Wrong About Thor and Norse Mythology....

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Photographer Puts Two Strangers Together For Intimate Photographs, And The Results Are Surprising Behold Jane Austen: The Massively Multiplayer Role-Playing Game. Yes, you read that correctly. Killer Pumpkin Arrangements at the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. This is more...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

America's Mood Map: Find Which State Matches Your Personality. Apparently I should be living in New Mexico. Seriously, though – does sex count as exercise? A Troublemaker’s Manifesto: The Benefits of Wandering. Mike Rowe responds to some criticism from fans in the...

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29 Before 29 Goals Recap

29 Before 29 Goals Recap

Today is my birthday! I'm the big 2-9 (for real, not the fake 2-9 I'll be next year). And that means it's time to check-in on how I did with my big list of goals of 29 things I wanted to do before I turned 29. Take a vacation with just Ian, no other friends or family....

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Photo series of the week: Would You Expect These Results To Appear When You Google 'Women'? Video(ish) of the week: Full Screen Mario. You're welcome. An infographic that shows you how award-winning science fiction is born. A very worthy read: Why our future depends...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

The art of asking: or, how to ask and get what you want. "You have to actually ASK for what you want. It sounds so simple to write this, and almost insanely easy advice. But there are too many people who do not ask for what they want. They’ll tell you a story, email...

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Tuesday Treasure Trove

Tuesday Treasure Trove

Video of the week: A white lion cub practicing her roar. Too cute. Probably the most useful summary of this whole shutdown business that I've read. We Are the Government - great post by The Bloggess about the shutdown. On a lighter note, 15 Weirdest Effects of the...

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Right Now

Right Now

Right now, I am... procrastinating on finishing my laundry, and still trying to figure out what to pack for NY. trying to determine what ink color I should print with on this one shirt. still somewhat sleepy, even though it's noon and I've had caffeine. really hoping...

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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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