My name is Amanda Staley. I am a very positive person who loves nature, animals, practicing yoga, and all things book related. I am a records manager at a police department by day, but by night and weekend I am a writer and amateur photographer. I recently finished my first novel Reverie and I am currently working on the first book in the series Dissonance.
Website: staleybooks.wordpress.com
My personal motto:
To be present in the moment and to smile everyday.
10 statements
- A typical work day begins with… the alarm going off and me wishing it were Friday, while promptly hitting the snooze button 3 times before dragging myself out of bed to head for the shower. I am like a cranky walking zombie before my shower!
- I lose track of time… when I am doing anything I enjoy, especially when writing, reading or playing video games 🙂
- I have always… been fascinated by history. I have always wanted to know the story behind an old house, or a name on a gravestone. I always believed that was why I loved to write. I can make up my own story about what happened.
- I have never… given up on a person I consider a friend.
- Home means to me… I used to think home was where our family was, but as we have gotten older, we have discovered home is where my fiancé and I can pursue our own happiness. A place where we can engage in our hobbies, find work, enjoy ourselves, and be around others with similar hobbies and moral values.
- I am inspired by… nature in all forms, one of my favorite things to do is watch the birds eat at the feeder outside our kitchen window. I am also inspired by music. I do the majority of my writing with music playing in the background.
- I would like to meet… His Holiness The Dalai Lama. He has mastered technique of compassion and easing of suffering. I feel just being in his presence watching his interactions with others could teach a person so much.
- My worst character trait… I get frustrated by individuals who ask for advice on how to handle a situation, and but always find an excuse external to themselves for the issue, while refusing to make a conscious effort change; even when they acknowledge the need for change.
- My best character trait… I never give up. No matter how bleak the circumstance may be, I can always see the bright side and find hope in the situation.
- The best advice I was given… was to forge my own path and not to worry what others may think.
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Love this! I hear ya on number one and number six I love to watch little birdies too! Along with our cats crowding out the view. Great to meet you 🙂 Look forward to reading more and good luck with your writing!
I think the “I never give up” statement is totally awesome! This is how success comes, by putting the pressure and never giving in!
I wholeheartedly agree, Jack. 🙂
Thanks for letting me participate in your statements feature. It was so much fun and thought provoking.
Thanks for participating, Amanda! It is interesting and pleasant to read your statements. And I was absolutely thrilled about your thoughts on the Dalai Lama.
Reblogged this on Amanda Staley and commented:
I was featured on My Train of Thoughts 10 statments special! Go check out Karen’s site!
I really enjoyed particpating, it was interesting to sit back and think about the depths of her statements.