Big Birthday Update?!

          So, It has been many, many, many months since I have said anything on here.  I also left it off kind of abruptly...

          Well, I'm here to say that I've been having some trouble in school lately and that's why I haven't been able to post anything.  At least I'm back now and I will be back for sure this summer!!!

          This coming summer, I am planning on posting a lot of photography, writing and maybe something a little extra...  We'll see!

          According to the image up above you may be asking:  Is it Anna's birthday?  Yes! Indeed it is, I was born on Earth day, April 22nd.  I find it cool that I was born on Earth day, it's something that only people who's birthday is on the 22nd can say.  B-Earth-day ;)
          My plan for the upcoming months:

•  For the WHOLE month of May, I will be doing a photo-a-day challenge like I did back in December... but this time I will actually complete it.
• After that, I am planning on posting a fun picture every other week once May is done.
• On the off weeks, when I'm not posting pictures.  I am still deciding if I should post story snippets like I used to OR some other kind of writing post.
• I am also planning on doing a lot of reading this summer.  Hopefully.  I have some "school" type subjects I have to finish before the fall.

          I will also note, I do not know what day I will post... Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, etc.  No idea...  I will figure it out when I get there, SO BE PATIENT!!!

          And... If you havent noticed, I'm giving my blog a face lift :)

          Now, don't expect to see everything on time.  I may be a day late or I may forget completely, BUT, I know for a fact... I will try my hardest to get everything out in time so that you all can enjoy my hard work!!!

          -Anna Jolene <3

December Photo A Day Challenge (Day 5+6)

Hey everybody!

This will be day 5 and 6 of the Photo a Day challenge because I forgot yesterday's picture.  The following link will bring you to the lady's website/blog.
http://www.theidearoom.net/2014/11/december-photo-day.html
Yesterday's theme was "ornament," every year my mom buys us a new ornament for the Christmas tree.

This was a spur the moment picture.  The needles of my Christmas tree are sparkly, just like today's theme.

Happy holidays everybody!

-Anna <3

December Photo A Day Challenge (Day 3+4)

Hello everybody,
  This is both day 3 and 4 of the December Photo a Day Challenge.  The following link will bring you to the lady's website/blog, she was the one who started the challenge.
http://www.theidearoom.net/2014/11/december-photo-day.html
Yesterday's theme was "candle," that's the first picture.  Today's theme was "silver," that's the second picture listed.
My brother had to do an experiment with candles, so why not take my opportunity and use that as my picture :)

This is today's theme (silver) Our stocking holders, spelling out N.O.E.L. 

Merry Christmas :D

-Anna

December Photo A Day Challenge (Day 2)

Hello  people of the internet *waves*
Today is day two of the Photo A Day Challenge.  The following link will bring you to the lady's website/blog.
http://www.theidearoom.net/2014/11/december-photo-day.html
Today's theme was "errands,"  and my mom and I went shopping for a few things this afternoon.  I needed a couple packs of thumb tacks for a DIY I have been working on (You'll see a picture of it later in the month)

Have a great day!
-Anna Jolene <3

December Photo A Day Challenge (Day 1)

Hey everybody *waves*
I am doing a December photo challenge today.  It's where every day this month you take a picture of something with the theme they give you.  I will try to post these everyday of the month, if not you'll get two days worth on one day :)  I also want to see you guys try this challenge too,  you can post it on Pinterest, Twitter, your blog, Facebook, etc.  You can find the lady who started this challenge by clicking the following link, it'll bring you to her blog.
 http://www.theidearoom.net/2014/11/december-photo-day.html
Today's theme was a picture of something red and white.  My mom made cookies this afternoon, they are double chocolate cookies with peppermint kisses on them.  This is also the first photography based post on my blog *claps* Yay me!  I hope you all will enjoy the holiday-like pictures coming up <3

Story Snippets - Part Nine

Hey everyone, I was a little late in posting this…
But without further wait, here is part nine of The King's Daughter.
Here's Part Eight if you missed it.
I hope you enjoy <3
-Anna Jolene

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By the time the sun rose the next morning, the three of them were all packed and ready for their journey to Port Avalin.

“Make sure there’s nothing left behind.”  Adam reminded Cierra.

She looked back, “I’m pretty sure we got everything.  Unless you want to take the dead wolf with?”

Adam grinned, “I think I’ll be fine with leaving him behind.”

“Okay, we’re good to go then.” Cierra hopped onto Syrith’s back along with Adam and their luggage.

A whole hour had gone by when Adam spotted something in the distance.  “Is that Port Avalin?  I thought we were further south.”

“Your saying we could have been sleeping in an actual bed last night?” Cierra was shocked.

“If you want to say that.  Then yes, we could have been sleeping indoors.  We should go find my friend, they’re supposed to meet us at the inn.”

When they landed, Adam brought Syrith to the Aviary to be took care of.  Cierra followed him into the busier part of the village, where there were people trading and selling goods. 

Port Avalin looks a lot like Galvron, She told herself as they walked into the inn on the edge of the square. "The Old Violet Inn and Tavern," She read out loud.

Adam walked up to the counter, “We have someone waiting for us.”  He told the Innkeeper.

“Name?” The man asked in a deep and menacing voice.

“Adam Rivers,” he said softly.

“Ah, your one of those worldlings.” The man laughed.  “Here’s your key.”

They walked across the tavern and up the stairs to all the rooms.

“Why’d he call you a worldling?” Cierra asked.

“That’s what they call us, since we come from ‘another world’.  That’s why I was quiet with my last name.”

“It’s not a bad last name.  I had a friend with it, back in New york.”  Cierra thought about Kacey, and remembered about the night before.

“Had?”  Adam asked.

“We moved to California three years ago.”

“Oh, I’m sorry you had to deal with that.  Here’s our room,” He knocked on the door.

“Come in,” Cierra heard a female voice say.

Adam turned the key and walked in, Cierra followed.  “I found her Rachel,” Adam spoke first as they entered the room.

“You have wings!”  Cierra couldn’t hold it back.

Rachel laughed, “I guess you’ve never seen my kind.  I’ll introduce myself, I’m Rachel, royal guard of Kaidor.”

“I’m Cierra, Princess of Alderith?”  She said hesitantly.

“Its great to finally meet you,” Rachel smiled. 

“Are you a ‘worldling’ too?” Cierra asked.

“No, I’ve lived here my whole life.  But when my father died my mom thought about sending me to my aunt and uncle who live in your world.”  Rachel smiled.  “We have some gifts from your father.”  She looked at Adam for permission; he nodded and walked over to a sack in the corner of the room.

“There are a few things in here.”  Adam told Cierra as he handed her the sack.

Cierra slowly opened the bag, there lay a sword, a bag of money, another note written by her father, and a belt to hold her new sword and money. “All this stuff is for me?”  Both Rachel and Adam nodded.

“Read the note.” Rachel said eagerly.

Cierra picked up the piece of paper and read aloud.

Dear Cierra,

If you’re reading this, then you are probably in Port Avalin.  I’m praying for safe travels for you and your companions.  I’m hoping they can teach you how to use the sword I’ve given you. I can’t wait to see you.

Your Father,

Davion

P.S.  Be careful.

Update: Where have I been?

Well, I'm going o start off by saying:

Hello people, how have you been?

I'm alive, and I'm still here.  It has been a few weeks since I posted something, and it was barely anything just a story snippet (which you people enjoy) and that's it.  School had started and my activity on here vanished. I've been getting behind in my schoolwork and trying to get it done on he weekends, and I haven't had any time to write up a post for my blog.  I love to post and take pictures, I mean what's a blog called Truth of the Lens without pictures? So, starting tomorrow I am planning on posting story snippet number nine.  Hopefully you the people will see more of me more often :)

-Anna

Story Snippets - Part Seven

Hey everybody! This post was supposed to go up last Sunday, but… I really have no excuse, I just forgot.  Since you've been waiting so long for the next story snippet here it is.

If you missed the last snippet, here's part six.

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Adam leaned over and patted Syrith to continue.  They flew over fields and hills, then farmland and houses.  After a couple hours they finally flew over a large village and Syrith started to descend.

“Is this Galvron?” Cierra asked.

“I believe so, let’s go find a shop keeper for you.”

When they finally landed they let Syrith rest under a tree while they went to shop.  The streets were bustling with people selling all types of goods, from food to jewelry.  Cierra followed Adam into a more quiet side of the town.  Then he turned and entered a small building.

“Is this it?”

Adam nodded, “You can look around while I’ll go get the shopkeeper.”

“Okay.”  Cierra replied as she watched Adam walk to the back of the room.

She looked around; there was clothing and supplies packed to the ceiling.  Cierra picked up a light blue satin dress.

“That one is my favorite,” Cierra jumped and almost bumped over a rack.

“You scared me.”  Cierra looked at the old woman who had approached her with Adam at her side.

“I’m sorry my lady, I didn’t mean to.”

“Cierra, this is Mariah.  She’s the owner of this shop.”

“Nice to meet you,” Cierra smiled.

Mariah apologized again, “I really didn’t mean to scare you ma’am.”

“No, no, it’s okay.  I’m not hurt am I?”

“No I guess not.”  She looked over at Adam who was patiently waiting for the women to finish speaking.

“Like I was saying earlier, Cierra here needs some new clothes and a few supplies.”

Mariah nodded and beckoned the two young adults to follow her.  They walked into a room at the back of the building. 

Mariah gestured towards a pile of clothes.  “You can pick whatever you’d like, then come talk to me when you’re finished.”

Cierra looked at all the shirts and vests that lay out in front of her.  She eyed a dark brown vest off to the side.

“I think this will fit me,” Cierra announced.

“Do you want to try it on?  Here, you’ll want a shirt under that.” Adam handed her a white blouse.

Cierra nodded and turned to follow him to a back room where she could try it on.

Mariah came up from behind, “Is that what you picked?”

Cierra smiled, “Yes, do you have more like this?”

“Sure, I’ll go find some more while you change.”  Mariah grinned.

Cierra closed the door to the small room and changed into the outfit she picked.

“You said you wanted a sack of supplies too?” Mariah asked Adam, after he nodded she then left to retrieve the supplies.

“I have a surprise for you when we get to Port Avalin.”  Adam grinned.

“What kind of surprise?”  Cierra asked.

“You’ll see. I have a friend taking care of it.”

“Here you go.  This sack has food, the other sets of clothes, and a sleeping mat.”  Mariah said as she came back.

“Thank you, how much will that be?”  Adam asked.

Mariah thought it over for a moment, “How about 30 pieces of gold?”

“Okay, Here is 28, 29, 30.” Adam counted out the money and handed it to Mariah.

“Thank you, come again.” Mariah waved to Adam and Cierra as they walked out of the building.