Sincerely Amanda
The Writings Of Amanda Read

…I’ll try my best to plan.

I’m a stickler for ideals, but I know that I can only accomplish so much at a given time.  A few months ago I mentioned studying for CLEP tests.  I never ended up taking any CLEP tests and it turns out they won’t really benefit me now.  I think I made a mistake in the CLEP decision - I was trying to use CLEP to get out of studying a subject I wasn’t particularly good at: math.  I put all my energies into attempting to pass the mathematics exam just so I wouldn’t have to study that subject in college.

It would have made far better sense to focus on the subjects that are my strengths and get worthy credit for them instead.  I would have had at least 4 exams down, and then I wouldn’t have to worry about the math.  They say if you tend to struggle in a subject you should just go ahead and take the college course in it anyway instead of trying to get credit for something you aren’t even that good at.  When I look back on that, it is so blatantly obvious!  What was I thinking?  I just blew away the time hoping that I would get out of having to study my least favorite subject.  You can only take two tests per test date and only nine students can get in at one time - and the last date is December 17th - and I’ve already registered for college courses, so CLEPing out of them would be pointless because I’m scheduled to take them anyway.  Besides, JSU told me they have some rule about earning “quality points” after you take credit by examination exams in order to receive full credit…so, whatever.  Just a word of warning to all of you (and my siblings) - don’t make the mistake I made!  Work to earn credit for something you excel at first and work on perfecting your weaknesses later when it comes to credit by examination tests.

As for college, all of my Spring 2009 Semester classes will be online.  My current plan is to major in History and minor in Political Science.  My courses will be American History, English, Geography and American Government (LORD willing and I can get into that class - I’m still waiting).  Introduction to Theatre Arts is another possible class I might enroll in.

Meanwhile, I plan to spend the month of December completing my screenplay revision and updating our Fair Hills Farm website to sell our e-books, seminar talks, etc. (check out the Girlhood Home Companion website as well - mp3 downloads and CDs are coming soon!).

~Amanda~

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On September 12th we conducted a photoshoot of all us Read girls for The Girlhood Home Companion.  Here are some funny outtakes:

Never know what prank Rachel will pull!

Everybody laugh!

Dance!

 

 Now for some nice ones…

Yesterday I finally got started on my portrait of Beth and Jenny.  I’m enjoying using my new brushes and palette!

We had a great time at the Williams’ this past Sunday.  We actually finished that Carcassonne game and played Scattergories and Masterpiece…as well as ate Joy’s delicious Carrot Cake!  I’ll have to collect the funny photos and video clips from that night for another blog post.

~Amanda~

First of all, let me apologize for some link errors - first I misspelled “hear” (though “here ye” may very well make sense in some context). Secondly, I noticed that I messed up one of the links on my About page. The correct link is www.pricelesspurity.org.

Some of our aunts and uncles visited the other day. Aunt Laurel and Aunt Jenny would like me to paint portraits of their children. If I take on projects like that, I think I ought to get some more practice on painting childrens’ faces first.

For months I’ve had a painting planned to be based on some pictures of Beth and her little friend Jenny Clark.

We’ll see how that works out.

Secondly, the seat work portion of homeschooling for the siblings starts on August 4th. We’ve been working on a daily routine for that. I actually plan to be up doing chicken chores at 7:00 A.M. and then working on my CLEP study until 10:00 A.M. Then I’ll work with David and Beth and afterwards have the rest of the day open for my various projects. My GHC deadline is August 17th. I’ve considered entering a screenplay pitch competition which has a deadline of August 31st. To enter, you submit a film of yourself describing your story and why it would make a great movie. I certainly wouldn’t expect to win, but at least I would know that producers and directors would actually get to hear about the screenplay and perhaps one of them would be personally interested.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently passed a food-related bill. The other night Dad suggested that I send him a note telling him about my project and how his recent decision reminds me of that history…so I did. At least I know that someone will read that note, since active politicians have their e-mail/mail sifted much more frequently than film executives do.

After all, the point is to spread the fascinating story of The Crusading Chemist. I simply decided that a movie would be the best educational medium in our day and age to teach the public.

Yesterday our friend Lissette Maltass came over to show us some of the Mary Kay products she is selling. I very rarely wear makeup (with the exception of a little Burt’s Bees Lip Shimmer), but every now and then it is fun to use.

~Amanda~

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Friday, March 14, 2008 - Blog

Posted by Anonymous
Beautiful pictures Amanda!
Diane Kneuper
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Posted by Jay
That second photo is amazing! I love the warm natural feeling it captures. The purple wildflowers add a nice splash of color as well.

I find it quite humorous how you and Abigail look so serious when posing for the photo, but when you both realize that the camera is in fact recording a video the whole atmosphere changes.
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Posted by GraceElizabeth
Please do add me! I’ll add you as well. I’ve been to your blog several times before I got my own; just never commented.
I’m finding I have something in common with many people here. How wonderful to be able to converse with you all. I feel as if I know so many of you!
Your little sister certainly is beautiful. It is completely obvious you are related to her. Your avatar is a lovely picture of you!
~Grace
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Friday, March 14, 2008 - Greetings! (a little late)

Posted by melarooski
Your little sister is so pretty, and the dress she’s wearing, your grandmother’s, is so sweet!

So you’re writing another article for The Girlhood? I look forward to reading it. I’m hoping to write something for The Girlhood soon. I still have an e-mail to send but all in all I’m really excited about the prospect!

It was refreshing to stop by your blog. I hope I can do so more often than not.

-Mellie

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Posted by PinkFlamingo
Hi Amanda! I love the close-up picture of your sister lying down in the grass. She’s so cute!!

Fiddler on the Roof is my favorite movie… I keep hoping the theater near where my grandparents live will put on a performance of it so I can see it!

I saw you joined my girls group on Facebook. Let me know if you have any suggestions of stuff to put on it, because it’s a little slow.
Have a good week!
Ashley
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Posted by luvdogs07
That is too funny about the camara! And the 103 year old dress is beautiful!
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Posted by stillsmallvoice
oh my gosh, your sister is so cute!!!! She looks like she could be an angel!
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Posted by littlebrowngirl
I love the pictures!!! ^_^
Mind if i add you/you add me?
-Hannah