I am still working on writing about vacation. I just can’t believe how much we did. I hope I can get it done soon. So while you are waiting for those, I have a few other reads you can read about. 
You know, I told you I graduated last month and I didn’t have a party or anything, but I did receive some perfect gifts I am so excited about. They are perfect because they are totally me!
First was my Dell Vostro 1500! Man, this thing is amazing! It is has been so wonderful to have my own laptop. I am able to accomplish so much now! I love my Vostro! Mama and Dad, thank you so much for getting it for me!
Second was vacation! That was so great. Meeting my online friends in real life was so special and amazing. That is something I will never forget!
Third was an old book! Now if you have read any of my Book and Literature Articles, you know how much I adore old books! This particular book came from my Grandma. I got it when we went down to see her on vacation. She has a whole bookcase full of old books and I was able to look through some of them WOW! That was so great. The specific book she gave me is called “Adventures In American Literature“. I haven’t been able to read through hardly anything in it except for the index, but I simply cannot wait to dive into it. Some of the contents are:
The Short Story which includes stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne, O. Henry, Edgar Allen Poe, Jack London, Washington Irving, among others.
The Essay which includes works by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Washington Irving, and many more.
Biography and Autobiography with works by Benjamin Franklin, Theodore Roosevelt, and others.
Historic Milestones with works by Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, James Monroe and others.
Folk Literature includes songs by different genres.
Poetry has so many poems by many popular authors.
Early Northern Poetry with poems by Emerson, Longfellow, Whittier, Holmes, Poe, Whitman, Dickinson, Riley, and much more!
Twentieth Century Poetry
Humorous Poetry
Drama
and finally
History of American Literature: A Review and Reinterpretation with some truly amazing articles!
It even has lists of novels to read and biographies of many authors of the different centuries.
Doesn’t it sound just awesome? I am so excited to read it! I also found some papers in it. There is one that has writing from my Great Grandpa Duvall. It’s about John Greenleaf Whittier and what he thought about the author. It is really neat to read. I really don’t know much about my Great Grandpa, and this little piece of paper is him. It’s my heritage and it is so special!
Another book I am just dying to read is the new Chris Walley book from his The Lamb Among Stars Series! The Infinite Day came out on June 1st and with all the hussle and bussle of vacation, I wasn’t able to get it. I hope to be able to get it in the next few days though with some money I got from quietcajun for graduation. I am really excited to read it!Funny that I am talking about literature and books, because that is the topic I chose for Saturday Poetry and Literature: Summer Reading today at HSBA. You should check it out!
I finished all my GGM! I am so happy! It’s such a great feeling to know that I am finished and our July issue will be out soon! Now I can write exclusively about vacation!
For some encouragement on this Saturday, head over to Walking Therein for Saturday Psalm & Praise! It is back this Saturday and is in full swing! Look, its even got a awesome new icon you can use!
Well I hope you have a awesome day! It is beautiful out here and if it weren’t for the mosquitoes, I would go outside.
Love, Blessings and Prayers As Always,
Thanks for stopping by “Daily” at the “Planet”!!
©AmandaDixon2008
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June 28th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Amanda, I am so proud of you for graduating. Also, I am really thrilled that you like the Adv. in American Literature
book. I was hoping that you would.
Love you,
Grandma Starr
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June 28th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Have a beautiful summer and enjoy your accomplishments!
Glad you got your own laptop AND that it is really smokin’.
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June 28th, 2008 at 8:17 pm
Thank you Amanda for leaving me a comment about my Saturday Psalm & Praise
And I haven’t been here in a long time.. I love you big Sis…
I love you.
With Love,
Hanners
Hannerss last blog post..The Satrday Psaalm & Praise is up- Everybody Will Be Happy Over There
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June 28th, 2008 at 8:19 pm
And it is Moms picture LOLOLOL Hahahahahahahaha
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June 28th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I would still go outside Amanda — I’m the last person to get bitten by mozzies — apart from my Dad.
After all, that’s what they invented mozzie spray for right? :p I would go outside and read — if it was now, I’d be reading ‘The Last Storm’ from “The Door Within Trilogy’ which is soo good!
Next year we’re going all over the place to see lots of people and places, which I CAN”T WAIT FOR! Though Josh wonders – why are you getting so excited about something that’s in six odd months? He’s a pure pessimist!
Love,
Jess
Jessica L.s last blog post..The Door Within – brace yourself!
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June 28th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Isn’t it an emmense blessing to have such loving family and friends? I know for my part I was blown away by the generosity of my friends and family of the occasion of my graduation.
I can’t wait to see the pictures of your trip,
Have a very bright, very cheerful day!
Love,
Miss Eyebright
Miss Eyebrights last blog post..Rosa of Linden Castly ~ Chapters 1-3
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June 29th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Congrats on graduating and all the great gifts you received!! Sounds like you have a lot of great things to read.
Meeting you and your family is something I shall never forget! I do hope we can get together again soon!!
Love you,
Brooke.
Brookes last blog post..Road Trip to Alabama
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June 29th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Hello! Nice blog, nice set-up. =) Lucky you to be graduated, I don’t graduate ’till next year. Lol
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June 29th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I’m so proud of you!!!
Congratulations on a life of learning – that isn’t ending, but just beginning in a new and independent light. May your steps be guided by the Lord each and every moment… and may you have huge faith, big dreams, and God’s blessings and strength to achieve them.
Truly you are “SUPER” Miss Amanda. Love you.
- Heather
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