Hello darlings, This is a blog to share my experiences creating a small business empire set on eco-friendly supplies and earthen positivism! Elfin Adventure is an Etsy shop, facebook page, youtube channel, and Cutoutandkeep.com member! I will be posting fun DIY's using recycled materials, lots of delicious recipes, tons of great activist campaigns and of course a healthy teaspoon of nonsense. so grab your favorite mug of tea and enjoy! Cheers.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Ascended By Debra Ann Miller, Fallen Guardians Saga #2 Book Review
Greetings,
This post is insanely and incredibly long overdue and I apologize for my absence, But please allow me to explain why through a lovely story by the fire...
It all began a few days ago. I had just finished reading and loving Descended when all of a sudden the book came to an end. I was devastated, crushed, heart broken. How could such an amazing story have such a quick end! (Oh do I wish for a land where books are thousands of pages that you can never reach the end of)
All of a sudden a lovely angel in the form of my mother shone like the golden rays of sunshine and smelled of sweet daisies, and presented to me her Kindle with the second book in the Fallen Guardians Saga: Ascended.
I dropped to my knees and worshiped the mighty book gods that allowed this piece of written beauty to come into existence and began to read immediately.
That my friends is why this post was delayed.
You see, after feeling the first book to be spectacular I was entirely unaware at the many twists and turns and emotions to be had in the Ascended. I could not stop reading to even make a cup of tea out of fear the glorious pages before me would somehow become just a dream.
At midnight, I finally saw the last page. (after spending the previous hour crying so hard I could barely read the words) I have then discovered the beauty of a book 3 soon to be released.
If +Debra has any pity at all, she shall grace us with as much beauty as before.
But onto the actual book review which is why you are reading this post I presume (my jokes aren't THAT funny)
This book began and immediately swept me into a vast whirlpool of diligent reading as to not miss a single word. I was sucked into the amazing events surrounding Vie, Vivian, Gabe, and Carter and could not emerge for air. I was utterly aghast at the events to come I could not believe someone could write a story with so much depth there was a twist around every corner.
One of the main reasons these books (especially this one) really spoke to my soul was it's ability to combine Christian beliefs with Native American myth and legend. This is something I have done throughout my religious journey, and have never found another soul to embrace it as much as these teens have done. Every bit of spiritual matter was spoken in such a way it was directed to fulfill my longing for a companion among my path of discovery. I have never known such a work where I could truly believe it was written directly for me. It has inspired me so very much to follow every bit of my heart for love truly can concur any hardships thrown, and to trust in the root of all good for their is power in believing.
This book series has completely blown my mind in such a great way I didn't want to pick up the pieces in order to write this as I know I could never do it justice.
As always my friends, Don't be afraid to get lost in a good book, as you can always spend the next hour, or week, recovery from the journey.
Cheers.
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This post is insanely and incredibly long overdue and I apologize for my absence, But please allow me to explain why through a lovely story by the fire...
It all began a few days ago. I had just finished reading and loving Descended when all of a sudden the book came to an end. I was devastated, crushed, heart broken. How could such an amazing story have such a quick end! (Oh do I wish for a land where books are thousands of pages that you can never reach the end of)
All of a sudden a lovely angel in the form of my mother shone like the golden rays of sunshine and smelled of sweet daisies, and presented to me her Kindle with the second book in the Fallen Guardians Saga: Ascended.
I dropped to my knees and worshiped the mighty book gods that allowed this piece of written beauty to come into existence and began to read immediately.
That my friends is why this post was delayed.
You see, after feeling the first book to be spectacular I was entirely unaware at the many twists and turns and emotions to be had in the Ascended. I could not stop reading to even make a cup of tea out of fear the glorious pages before me would somehow become just a dream.
At midnight, I finally saw the last page. (after spending the previous hour crying so hard I could barely read the words) I have then discovered the beauty of a book 3 soon to be released.
If +Debra has any pity at all, she shall grace us with as much beauty as before.
But onto the actual book review which is why you are reading this post I presume (my jokes aren't THAT funny)
This book began and immediately swept me into a vast whirlpool of diligent reading as to not miss a single word. I was sucked into the amazing events surrounding Vie, Vivian, Gabe, and Carter and could not emerge for air. I was utterly aghast at the events to come I could not believe someone could write a story with so much depth there was a twist around every corner.
One of the main reasons these books (especially this one) really spoke to my soul was it's ability to combine Christian beliefs with Native American myth and legend. This is something I have done throughout my religious journey, and have never found another soul to embrace it as much as these teens have done. Every bit of spiritual matter was spoken in such a way it was directed to fulfill my longing for a companion among my path of discovery. I have never known such a work where I could truly believe it was written directly for me. It has inspired me so very much to follow every bit of my heart for love truly can concur any hardships thrown, and to trust in the root of all good for their is power in believing.
This book series has completely blown my mind in such a great way I didn't want to pick up the pieces in order to write this as I know I could never do it justice.
As always my friends, Don't be afraid to get lost in a good book, as you can always spend the next hour, or week, recovery from the journey.
Cheers.
Be sure to check out all my links and follow my new Instagram at #Blue_Owl78
Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ElfinAdventure
Facebook: www.facebook.com/elfinadventure
Instagrammin' It!
Hello my lovelies,
This is just a quick post to let everyone know that Elfin Adventure is now on Instagram!
It was only a matter of time before I finally joined this bit of social networking...besides the square photos are great for craft projects!
Please follow me, creep on me, and tag #Blue_Owl78 in all of your crafty (or tea-filled) endeavors!
As always my happy world changers, keep the tea green and share a smile with nature.
Cheers.
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
Descended By: Debra Ann Miller, Fallen Guardians Saga #1: Book Review Part 2
11/14/13
Hello, and welcome back to my continuing book review of Descended. As I said before I am writing this as I read in order to not miss a single detail, enjoy!
As I began Chapter 10, I couldn't help to realize the contrast between the Dark Lord and the community of Guardians. It is a perfect Yin Yang balance of good and evil that has existed longer than humanity itself. As Newton once said, "for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction." Now taking this out of the field of physics and into the minds of the metaphorical scales of good and evil it makes perfect sense for there to be a Dark Lord and for the two groups to be in eternal combat...I love it.
Plot twist....I wont say more I don't want to give away too much and ruin the secrets for future readers!
But this is seriously a great book..read it.
I love the both females have a special gift of expression, while completely different it is as if each one can connect to the other through the gifts they are given.
Another one of my favorite qualities of this book is the perfect scenery descriptions. Now I have never been to Wyoming, but from reading the text I can perfectly see the rolling black hills and the widespread plains. Even something as simple as a log on a river is perfectly described for the reader to see, as if he or she was experiencing it themselves. I adore this quality, many books don't offer enough detail to make a full picture, or give too much detail that becomes repetitive and boring to read. This offers the perfect balance though as the reader is swept off their feet and into the world of the novel.
I love the immense descriptions of love in this story. You can completely feel the force of the love between the characters. It is such an incredible power, one we all wish to experience. The true energy of both friendship and soul mates creates such an unbreakable bond I could only wish to experience in this world.
There is so much action in this story line, but also just enough romance to make your heart glow. It isn't sappy by any means (as I am not one for chick flicks or romance novels) but the true untamed spirit of adventure and wild passion is completely exhilarating and infectious.
Truly one of the best books I've ever read. '
As always my lovelies, stay impassioned, for that will only lead to all your dreams coming true.
Cheers.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Save the Arctic: A Greenpeace Campaign
Today, I bring you another activist cause that was recently brought to my attention by another blogger +Ryan Flynn I will link his page below:
The bit the caught my immediate attention was the section on the Save the Arctic campaign. I, being a true advocate for the development of green energies and very much so against oil drilling due to the detrimental effects on the surrounding ecosystem and atmosphere as a whole, jumped on the opportunity to sign a petition to prevent the drilling of oil wells in the Arctic circle to save the melting waters from extinction.
The Greenpeace organization is proposing to turn the areas around the North Pole into a global sanctuary:
Now, in order to help with this campaign, all you have to do is sign your name to a petition to prevent the oil drilling from happening.
As of today, 3,993,619 people have signed on to the petition (myself included) and I would love to help this organization reach their target of 5,000,000 signers.
For more information on this project and to sign the petition please visit: http://www.savethearctic.org/
If you have signed the petition or otherwise shown your support for this initiative please comment below to share your good deeds on the blogasphere!
As always my darlings, remember the fate of Santa Claus.
Cheers.
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Descended By Debra Ann Miller, Fallen Guardians Saga #1: Book Review Part 1
11/13/2013
So
I started reading this novel today after it was highly recommended. At first I was a tad skeptical as I didn't really
go for these types of books, especially on e-readers I’ll take the old paper
smell any day. But only a few pages in it really started to grab my attention,
I love the detail to which everything is described. Every emotion of beauty,
every feeling is so magnificently expressed that the reader can’t help but to
be overcome by the love in the hospital room just as the main character Violet
is. I love that it really showed what Violet loved about the human condition
from the smells to be being able to read what was going through each their
minds through the porthole of their eyes.
I
really am entranced by the accurate play of religious themes in the beginning
as not many books play on any type of God. The idea of angels isn't new, but
connecting them to a higher power and a feeling that God is a main focus of the
vessel’s life is quite spectacular. I love how it flash-backed to the moments
before the operation to Vivian’s uneasiness of having a trusting God and the reassurance
of the Doctor.
The
plot paints a perfect view of the setting and you really begin to experience
the story line with the characters. I love the way it incorporated modern day things any teen would recognize as a manor of allowing readers to truly connect with the fantasy characters and believe in the possibility of the plot line actually existing in this world.
The beauty existing in the friendship between Vie and Gabrielle is astonishing they truly are the two closest friends anyone could ever dream of happening.
After meeting Carter though, I found the description of their feelings to be absolutely breathtaking. I have never read a novel in which two characters could share such an incredible bond that becomes tangible for the reader. It completely makes me believe in the power of true, raw emotion and the ability is has to overcome someone so entirely you could never imagine your life without them.
I feel awful for Jeremy however, as you know the love felt between he and Vivian was unparalleled.
The bits of back story make the reader slowly begin to understand the past in a way that isn't boring or tedious, It is like you are experiencing it through the photographic memory of the lead.
I love the way the chapters can sometimes switch between being back in the guardian base with the unfolding of events there, and to another darker time I've only just begun to experience.I can't help but to piece together small bits of religious importance, that I absolutely truly love. It is quite refreshing to read a book with religious undertones that are not too thick with God yet just enough to relate to my soul.
As of now I am only 38% finished with this story and I can already tell I will be hooked and hope it never ends.
Please stay tuned for the rest of the book reviews as I am writing them as I read so that I don't forget any important measures. Remember to check out my links for my shop and facebook, and do so subscribe so you do not miss the rest of this book!
As always, keep your tea seeped, and a great book near.
Cheers.
The beauty existing in the friendship between Vie and Gabrielle is astonishing they truly are the two closest friends anyone could ever dream of happening.
After meeting Carter though, I found the description of their feelings to be absolutely breathtaking. I have never read a novel in which two characters could share such an incredible bond that becomes tangible for the reader. It completely makes me believe in the power of true, raw emotion and the ability is has to overcome someone so entirely you could never imagine your life without them.
I feel awful for Jeremy however, as you know the love felt between he and Vivian was unparalleled.
The bits of back story make the reader slowly begin to understand the past in a way that isn't boring or tedious, It is like you are experiencing it through the photographic memory of the lead.
I love the way the chapters can sometimes switch between being back in the guardian base with the unfolding of events there, and to another darker time I've only just begun to experience.I can't help but to piece together small bits of religious importance, that I absolutely truly love. It is quite refreshing to read a book with religious undertones that are not too thick with God yet just enough to relate to my soul.
As of now I am only 38% finished with this story and I can already tell I will be hooked and hope it never ends.
Please stay tuned for the rest of the book reviews as I am writing them as I read so that I don't forget any important measures. Remember to check out my links for my shop and facebook, and do so subscribe so you do not miss the rest of this book!
As always, keep your tea seeped, and a great book near.
Cheers.
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