Hey! I've been lurking here for a while, but today I have something that is truly worth sharing.

Not only is the cover a lovely composition, but it is an absolute must-read. I am only seventeen, but of the 150+ books I've read, this one tops them all. It is an always within a never, it will kill you and raise you up from your mottled bones like a phoenix. This book will change your life and your perspective on the world and mankind.

who is this artist!?


i see these fatty birds everywhere with pastries and whatnot but cant find the artist's name!

(I submitted this to darkvictoria as well, so if you end up seeing it twice - sorry!)

This is my favorite kind of weather - sunny & raining at the same time. This was taken earlier today as the sun was getting ready to set. About 15 minutes after this picture was taken, there was a roll of thunder followed by some lightning and I knew I had to head back inside.


Luckily, after 30 minutes of pounding rain, the storm passed and this it what it left behind.
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What's your favorite kind of weather?

I saw the most luminous movie today: An Education. It's possibly the most honest and respectful portrayal of teenage coming-of-age that I've ever seen.

Remember that moment at which you learned that you could say "yes" instead of saying "no" to new experiences? That electrifying feeling of the world opening up in front of you? I don't think I've seen another movie that actually made me feel that again. Not just remember, but honestly have my heart thrill at the feeling of the experience. This movie captured that exquisitely.

I haven't been this utterly electrified by a movie in ages. This was a revelation.

And it's pretty, too!

Architecture, old elm tree, and military tailcoat.

I haven't posted here in a long time, and I apologize. Here are films I'm taken from late summer and fall, since I graduated/vacationed/moved across country to San Francisco.



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Also, I have a blog now as part of my website that I've been updating more frequently than livejournal, if you would like to read it! http://www.amaliachimera.com/blog

Hello Darlings :)

I've been busy busy with making things for gifts and crossing projects off my personal goals list. I so enjoy sharing with you, and would love to hear about any projects you guys are working on too.

( Scarves, Nature, And Felted Soap )

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I often find myself living in the future. When I'm done with this, then I'll finally do that, when I'm working full time, then I'll be happy, when I finish this task, then I'll let myself relax, if only I get good grades, then I'll take my time to enjoy life a little bit more. It goes on and on and on. I have finally realized that this is keeping me from being happy now. I really want to do something about this and learn to live every day .Step one, is to realize that this is how you think. Step two is to learn to live more in the moment. Here is some very simple advice that I've been trying to live by recently:

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Hey all,

Work is slow today and I decided to post some non-traditional food stuffs in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday.


Vegetable Art - Ju Duoqi

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Hello, everyone. I'm writing a book of fairy tales, and, seeing how lovely the people in this community are, I'd like to ask you all for suggestions of what I should put in it.

If you have any ideas or suggestions you'd like to share for one of the stories, or maybe an entire story of your own to tell, please feel free to share it in the comments below!

Thank you very much!

I was just wondering what everyone's favourite YouTube videos were? A few of mine are posted below the cut.


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