I don't think that people like my new background so I would change it back to my previous one but I think that I will experiment. I will start go through a couple backgrounds and you can comments yes or no, yes if you like no if you don't like it. You can just come out and say it, you won't hurt my feelings. Ok what do you think of this one?
I'm back from a wonderful trip to Croatia and I'm happy to stretch my legs and relax. Believe it or not vacations are hard work and I'm sure that if you'd asked any member of my family if that is true they would agree. Not that vacations aren't fun, but after swimming every day, walking everywhere, and not really ever taking the time to sit down you get worn out.
On the two day drive back from Croatia my family listened to an audio book about a man named Brother Andrew. It's a true story about a missionary during communism and it is amazing. I think it is all the more fascinating to my family being missionaries ourselves. The book really has a lot about faith and trust, which I think are two key words being Christians. There are so many miracles that this man really took part of that it just makes you really stop and remember God's faithfulness and love towards us. I recomend the book it's called
God's Smuggler because the man smuggles bibles where they are illegal.
I'm going to be gone on a family vacation to Croatia so I probably won't be able to post for nine or ten days... I'll tell you about the trip when I get back! Oh and this is a picture of Croatia that I got off of Google Images...
I'm reading the first Sisters Grimm book, called The Fairy Tale Detectives. I must say that I've never exactly gotten into faeries and pixies, more so Dragons and griffins. But this book has surprised me. It is well written and the plot is great. When I first read the name I thought, this might not be my book, actually I thought there would be buckets about fairies and all that stuff, actually so far they play a small part. I would tell you all that happens if I didn't want to spoil it. It's a very clever book:) I'm still reading Lord of the Rings, but I have lots I want to read and I've already read Lord of the Rings. But I'm still reading it...
Which do you like better? stuff like faeries or stuff like dragons? I'd like to know!
The http://flamingpen.blogspot.com/ is giving away two Sword of Six books, one hardcover, and one paper back, you just have to reply to the post that you are entering to get the book free!
What is your favorite book?
hard one... I like lots but I think Lord of the Rings and Binding of the Blade
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go?
I think I would go to Ireland
If you could go to any fictional place where would you go?
The Shire and Rivendell
Do you love to write or do you just like writing? or do you write at all?
I love to Write!
What do you want to be when your a grown up?
I want to be an author and a missionary
Favorite animal?
Snow Tiger
Favorite song?
I like a lot but Bohemian Rhapsody is good.
Do you like school?
Yes I like it because of my friends, I do not like homeschool though, it's to lonely...
Are you people person because I'm getting the idea that you are?
Yes you are right!
Do you like to talk?
mmmmhhhmm:)
Favorite food?
Lasagna!
Hobbies?
Writing, drawing, reading, playing sports, etc.
Favorite Author?
Tolkien!
Favorite weapon?
Sword, rapier
Is this a fun tag or are you getting bored?
Well I wrote it,, soooo I guess it's ok
Do you like Hannah Montana and all those girly people and movies like High School Musical?
YOu Know I DONT!!!!
What are you scared of?
nothing except for water
Favorite flower?
Irises, Tiger lilies, and Morning Glories
Do you always use the same password or do you use different ones?
I use one, bad memory
almost over...
yes I guess it is, is that a question?
Do you like blogs?
I wouldn't have one if I didn't
What is the expression on your face?
Passive
Are you going to tag anyone?
yup
Color of your eyes?
blue green gray
ok finished the quiz...did you just sigh?
yes I admit I sighed, what does it matter
I tag... Eruanna, Joraiem, Earwen, and Hannah!
Gimli vs. Trumpkin?
Gimli
Gandalf vs. Professor Cornelius?
Gandalf
The White Witch vs. Saruman?
I hate both but I think Saruman
Gandalf vs. Aslan?
I like both so much...Aslan
Aragorn vs. Aslan?
Argh! Aragorn, that was hard
Narnia vs. Middle Earth?
Middle-Earth
Prince Caspian vs. Frodo?
Frodo, I don't like Prince Caspian
Susan vs. Arwen?
I don't like either very much...Arwen
Edmund vs. Merry?
Merry!
Lucy vs. Pippin?
Pippin! Lucy is really cute though, favorite Pevensy(don't know how to spell it)
Peter vs. Haldir?
Hard, don't know Haldir that well but I think I like him better, Peter thinks he's always righ which bugs me...
The Dancing Lawn vs. Lothlorien?
Lothlorian, I have no idea what the other thing is...
Centaurs vs. elves?
Elves!
Peter's sword vs. Anduril?
Anduril, such a cool sword
Susan's magic bow and arrows vs. Legolas's bow of Galadrim?
Legolas' bow deffinatly
Wargs vs. Werewolves?
Bleh, I guess Wargs
The Witch's castle vs. The Tower of Barad-dur?
Barad-dur
Gryphons vs. Eagles?
I don't know, that's tooo hard!
Uruk-hai vs. Telemarines?
Uruk-hai...
Catapults vs. Oliphaunts?
Oliphaunts, I like them, I know they have evil masters but I like them, if I could own a catapult or a Oliphaunt I'm positive I would get an Oliphaunt.
Cair Paravel vs. Rivendell?
Rivendell! positive!
Next tag
Who is your favorite artist?
I dunno
Who is your favorite classical composer?
I like the person who wrote Suite for Cello no.1 I love that song! I think it was Bach...
Who is your favorite singer?
hmmmm too hard...
Do you like to write?
OF COURSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What genre?
FANTASY!!!!!!! you can probably tell I like writing...
What is your favorite picture book?
stuff by Chris Van Allsburg!
Favorite book?
Lord of the Rings! Binding of the blade! etc. I could go on forever but I'll stop there, go to my shelf on Shelfari.com my name is Elmandir Irn on it...
Favorite painting?
Everything by Van Gogh! I like Starry Night, Irises, and Cafe Terrace at Night, and many many more by him. I also like one my Brother showed me called Girl with the Pearl earring it's not by Van Gogh but it's a really nice painting.
Do you compose music?
no. I used to want to be a composer but I don't have the talent.
Do you write songs?
nope...
Do you like poetry?
yes
Do you write poetry?
at school, but I'm not the best at it.
Favorite poet?
Robert Frost!
I tag... I dunno, Hannah and J.R. Parker, has he already been tagged? oh well I tag you two!
I got my favorite person on the Inkheart quiz on Earwen's blog. I took a quiz before and I posted the results earlier in my blog and I got the same result.
If you would like to read my book write to my email and I'll send you an attatchment.
elmandir@gmail.com
you can also send private comments, complaints, etc.
What would you like to see most in my blog?
1. my book
2. just life
3. random stuff that comes to my head
4. Stuff about books and movies
5.spiritual things
6. more pictures
7. something else that you will tell me in comments=D
8. votes
9. thoughts
You can say more then one thing
sorry Eruanna about copying you:/
I just finished Hebrews in my bible and it was mostly about the priest, but I kept with it even though it was sorta complicated and I came to chapter 11. That is an amazing chapter that I recommend reading. It was just really beautiful. It talks about the importance of faith, and gives you many examples of people from the Bible accomplishing things through faith. It reminded me that anything is possible through Christ and that we should never fail to believe that he can do anything. I just wanted to share that with you all and again 'go read Hebrews 11 it is amazing!
Above Picture: Faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you do not see.
Hebrews 11:1
go to J.R.Parker's blog and you will see a post about the book called the Sword of Six. If you comment on the post about the book you will have a chance of getting the book signed! http://yodelingdwarf.blogspot.com/
In my book there is someone who represents God and his name is Eledain. I'm wanting there to be more about him, because I plan Merth(the main character) to come to know him. My purpose for writing this is to ask for opinions. I was thinking about having the remaking of Endriel where all things are made new(the New Jerusalem), but I find that is the same as in many books, and yet I love that idea I think it ties the book together well. Or I could just leave out my last book The Supremacy of Eledain and have the ending in Light on the Battlefield at the end and make it more short. What do you think?
I am about to read Lord of the Rings again. The best books are all worth rereading many times. For those who haven't read the series I would like to encourage you to read it. Imagine the best Author in the world's best book(my opinion.) I've developed a love for the characters and it's hard for me not to be reading about my favorite fictional characters in the world, Frodo, Sam, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, Faramir, Boromir, Tom Bombodil, and all those other characters. It is the same with the places. I just finished the book but I find myself missing the Shire and Rohan, Rivendell and Gondor, and all those places inbetween. Middle Earth is an amazing place that I'm afraid even the movie cannot fully express.
I'm finishing up The Land of Elyon series. Whenever I near the end of a book I feel lose and the gain. I feel the sadness of putting a wonderful book down and yet the excitment of picking a new one up, it is an odd sensation which is difficult to put into words. Now about the Land of Elyon. I must say I think my favorite is Into the Mist. I don't know I have a sense of guilt about having the favorite be the one not entirely focused on the Main Character Alexa Daley. I don't often read books about talking animals and I find it a treat when I get to hear what the animals say. I think my favorite characters aside from Alexa are Yipes, Warvold and Roland, Armon the giant, and Murphy and Balamoral. I think that the last one may be my favorite but I'm still reading it so we shall see.
Both amazing series take my word for it and worth reading!
I'm sorry I didn't do a review for the Binding of the Blade series which after Lord of the Rings are my favorite!
Name for my first book:
which do you like best?
-Dragon of Blackfire Mountain
-Shadow of Blackfire Mountain
-Shadow of the North
-The Rise and Fall
I have a new main character in my book,
I don't know what weapon to give him so I'm looking for a vote.
Here are the weapon choices;
-Broad Sword
-Axe
-Rapier
-Curved sword
-Two curved swords
-Staff
I don't think a bow would fit with this person, sorry, Comment what weapon from these choices you like best.
I'll give you a description of the character, might help you with your choice,
Agren- A fire eater of Port Therin. Very broad and strong, half white half black so his skin looks like a really tanned brown. He is very swift and nimble. He despises Oakberin's forces, he joins Merth's company. He is not married and he loves to fight. I plan him to play a large role in my book, maybe books
My name is now Elmandir Amandil!
you can call me Isirian if you want I just think Isirian sounds too boyish
I think Elmandir sounds more like a girl name personally,
what do you think?
Merth and the others are at Port Therin still. Farkin has gone off to work so they are going exploring. They have just met a fire eater named Agren and are going with him to the Grand Isle which is a row of the first buildings in Port Therin. Well I'll give you sort of a clue what about what I haven't written yet, I think Agren is going to join their fellowship, probably because the more I write about him, the more I like him. For those who haven't read my story Agren is dark skinned but more of a brown than black. Oh, I haven't mentioned this in my book but Aldorim(people from Aldor) are usually astroligers. But usually the ones who study the stars the most are in the north by the Ashen Mountains. Usually at a young age Aldorim are taught the basics, constelations, the stars, etc. Stars are usually their extent of school, besides learning to use weapons and usually Aldorim pick up their parents trade. Also their are many merchants especially in Port Therin because it is a port town.
Joraiem scored as Rolet and second got Olaren.
Rolet: You are the best in Acern with the sword. You have dropped your high position as commander of Elenrethiel's army because of a death. You are quiet yet thoughtful and wise.
Olaren: You teach the art of sword fighting. You are nimble and fast for a man of your age. You are not one to lead yet one to follow.
My favorite is the one of the Eagle click to enlarge!
Erunna you scored as Elender, I really like him:D
Elender:You are masterful with the bow. You are a black smith who forges ivory into an assortment of weapons. You love Port Therin for it opens up before Ashber Sea and you love the sea!
everyone who takes the quiz ignore the part that says: you scored as the Argul I just don't know how to fix it. If you want a description of your character come to me!
http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/quiz/eowyncox/what-character-in-dragon-of-blackfire-mountain-are-you-most-like/
Come to me for the description of your character
Just copy and paste the address!
Take the quiz and it will tell you what person you are most like in my book:D
Here are my results:Trein 78%
Merth 67%
Olaren 67%
Daen 67%
Elender 67%
Rolet 44%
Shail 22%
Osirus 11%
Argul (the race of people in general) 0%
* Read all the Land of Elyon books
* Read the first Sisters Grim
*Reread Lord of the Rings
*Reread Inkheart
*Read the Silmarillion
*Read Brisinger if it does not get too gruesome
*Write 80 pages of my book(I'm being optimistic) Maybe even finish my first one.
*Learn Elvish
* Write lots of another book I'm writing with my friends
*Go to the water park a couple of times
* Draw the covers for my friends books and my books. Maybe for the whole series.
* Practice drawing
* HAVE FUN
Meggie | 92% |
| Dustfinger | 67% |
| Mo | 67% |
| Elinor | 50% |
| Fenoglio | 42% |
| Capricorn | 33% |
| Farid | 25% |
| Basta | 25% |
Here are my first and second book covers for the time being until I draw them!
Thank you Joraiem for the banners!
My elvish name is Ardhoniel(are-thonn-ee-ell).
-thank you Earwen and Joraiem!
Here are all my names!
*Isirian Anvilain
*Ardhoniel
*Gilraen Amandil
*My hobbit name Pansy Boggy-Hillocks http://www.chriswetherell.com/hobbit/
I have more but those I'll keep to myself=D
Sorry I haven't posted in a while here's a good poem from the Binding of the Blade series!
This is about a boy named Benjiah.
A couple of weeks ago our class finished a book called the Westing Game which I totally recomend. It was about a murder and a sorta game that was in the murdered one's will. Well it gathered people together and gav them clues. Well in all it's an awesome book. For all those who were wondering about the Doug two fingers thrust in the air "I'm number one!" That was part of the book, Doug is character in the book and a track star.
I took a test to see what Lord of the Rings character I was most like and here are the results
Frodo and Aragorn 80% Yay Aragorn!!
Gandalf the Grey 73%
Arwen and Eowyn 70%
Merry 60%
Legolas 53%
Sam 50%
Galadriel 47%
Gimli 43%
Saruman and Pipin 40%
Boromir 33%
Gollum 10%
find out who you are like! http://quizfarm.com/run.php/QuizRunner
This is about the poll!
If you are writing a story then it might be a good idea to try to develop what you chose on the poll in it. Like right now I'm working on improving my characters and having more about them, having them talk more etc. I chose character development because I was thinking about Lord of the Rings. I really love that book I think not just because of the amazing story line and the world but how I was able to relate to the characters and seem to bond with them. I think in every story there should be one person who you really seem to bond with and like if they die in the book you are really sad, and you miss them even though they are just fictional. Like how much I love the hobbits without them Lord of the Rings would not be the same.
comment what you think!
I also think that the qualities you find in your favorite books you should try to find in your own:) just an idea
Instead of showing my book I'll just post updates on what's happening with Merth and the others=)
Merth, Elender, Rolet, Olaren, and Osirus are at Port Therin. They just met a black guy with dreadlocks named Farkin who is going to house them. They are going to stay for the Great Feast(celebrating the creation of Port Therin) then are going to sail to Leyer, I'll put it into more detail when I've written it. Merth has just found out from Olaren that Rolet used to be a great warrior until his son died in a battle that he commanded and he gave up his position taking it as his fault and took up the humble job of gateman(gate keeper)
I'm sorry I got rid of my story, I don't want anybody copying and stealing my work and I recommend that you do the same if you have your book available to all=D
Your probably sick of Lord of the Ring posts but this is my last. My favorite ring is Galadriel's. I love the flower and I like the way silver looks much more then gold. Aragorn's is beautiful too, but I like Galadriel's the very best:)
My favorite movies are Lord of the Rings(as you probably have guessed(also favorite book. And Phantom of the Opera is my second favorite movie.
