The Velvet Room

A wonderful place to relax.

My Life as a Rurouni
Sakura, silly
[info]anjiusutomu
Hello Every One,

If your not familiar with the term Rurouni, it means wanderer. It is a more romantic term then nomad. Which is what I am right now, traveling from one place to the next for weeks at a time. I don’t mind, it is an adventure! I have with me my cloths, my Bible, the books I am writing, my laptop, and some new shoes. :) I don’t need more then that, however it would be nice to have some other personal belongings, so I could at least start to feel conformable. My pastor once said Comfort can be bad, which is true when your “settled into something” you sometimes don’t want to venture out of that comfort. I see my time now as a new adventure with lots of new leaning experiences, new friends, and much inspiration… God is so good…

So far I’ve been to two homes… I just got back to my “Main Temporary” place of residence. There is no way I will live in this house permanently. The house is great but the neighborhood is not even close to good. I am happy to have a roof over my head and a wonderful family that is so willing to let me stay here while I work on getting my books done and sorting out who I want to be and where I want to go with my life. That is a never ending battle with everyone I think, until they have that “deciding moment” and even after. We are but humans and it is hard to keep on track all the time. Unless you have amazing self discipline. Something I am working on.

My whole family is taking Major leap of faith moving out here, and though it has been hard on them / us. I see God opening doors for us all over. Even with the stress of money and separation, God is making a way where there seems to be no way.

Back to my books, I just started unpacking, I have my recent work hand written, and it will take days to type up all the pages I have written. But I am looking forward to getting back to them and I hope I’ll have the time stating Tuesday. One thing I will tell you I love Washington! I have only seen a little of it where I am residing is not good. However there are many beautiful places in this state! I especially love the West Coast. Oregon the other place I go to a lot is Even more Breathtaking!! Well from what I saw so far. Where my mother lives, and the drive there is wonderful! I will most likely live there in the future, near here unless I find a good man and get settled with him before I get settled near family. It is ALL IN GOD’S HANDS! And I trust him because he has shown me miracle after miracle, and has come through for me even when I could see no way.

I miss you all my dear friends, family that I left, and my Church! God Bless you all! Be safe!

~Amy Jane
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1 Week Left!
once apon a time, fairy tail
[info]anjiusutomu
Hello My Friends,

Thank you for being patient with me. I am moving in one week!! I will be back online and active after I get up there,I have a lot I want to write about but I am limited on time and net. I have leaned new ways to think and control my emotions, I have dealt with stress in new levels.. But I have come out on top… Well I am coming out a winner in this Battle. It is not over yet, But I am still fighting! Seven days to go! I am very excited..

I am clearing out my closet, my stuff, and giving away lots of stuff I can’t take with me. Which makes me happy that I can share with others. I have deepened relationships, regained new ones, and lost a few over the move. But God has plans for me and I have so much I want to write about.

I’ve been running errands and seeing the local ares and I have been shocked at a;; the businesses and restaurants I have never been to. I am a little sad I won’t get to try most of them but I at least have leaned to open my eyes more and to take closer look at things and people thanks to this experience..I have been looking at this as a growth experience… We all go through seasons in life. Some we like and some we don’t but we always have room to grow and learn new things. One thing I leaned was I have become too self conscious of myself… I feel like at times the more I am myself the more people push me away… I am not happy about that. A dear friend of mind told me “Amy it does not matter who likes you, as long as you like yourself and be yourself. Eventually you’ll find people who will accept you as you.” It is some thing I didn’t realize I was struggling with till he said that. Now that I am aware of it I am working harder on being me…

I have been to selfish lately too… I am used to taking care of others because I like to, but I’ve felt burnt out lately and I stopped helping everyone to do my own things. My things are important too but what I did before is also needed. I should not have just stopped. And the guilt of stopping got to me and made me a real jerk. I am sorry…. Since I realized that I have been happier… Helping others is good, but before you burn out make sure you have time for your stuff too. Balance, though hard at times is the key..

I had more to say but I can not organize my thoughts as well as I would like currently, Though I am very inspired to write!! Love ya!

~Amy Jane
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The Date has been set~
baby, mushroom, mom
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Wow~
The date has been set. Jan. 18th 2011 I will board a plan and land in my new home state.
I was scared when I first found out but now I am excited.. I am trying to spend time with people before I leave and it saddens me to leave them. But my family is most important other then God to me. Thus I’ll be leaving soon and praying the rest of my family is able to join me soon.
THE AWESOME part is I’ll have a lot of time and space to work on my books, and internet again. I have not had much time since my wonderful nephew was born and it pains me to be leaving him. I pray his mom and him will join us soon. Well thats all for now. I hope with the new year you find new excitement and Joy as well.~!
~Amy Jane
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No more Net! for a while..
rebelion, don't wanna, cat
[info]anjiusutomu
Hello My Friends!

I am with out net now.. I lost it a few weeks ago and will not have it again until I move, which is who knows when. The good news is more time to get what needs to get done when it needs to get done.. For the most part. I had a cold then a sore throat. But now I am good… I have so much to get done and only a little of my liust complet of need to do things before I move. Christmas comes first, then I will go back to spending money on other needed things.. Thankfully I have been getting pet sitting jobs that have helped me save money for my needs.. Anyway I can’t stay on, I am at a friends house useing her computer to post here and clean out my spam in my e-mail. The rest I can do via my new phobne (See my comment on my last post)

I have been writing a bit, but my time is a little limited untill I clean out my room and update my files.. (Working on that this week) So I am not giving up on my goals just because I lost my net. I don’t need it to write, but I sure do miss the dictionary look up feature. lol.. Just to make sure I got the right word for what I want to express.. Any ways… I still don’t know how to post here via my phone but I can e-mail so drop me a line ok??

AmyJane27 @ gmail. com (remove the spaces)

Take care!! <3

~Amy Jane
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I am Moving soon…..
sad, cry
[info]anjiusutomu
Hello My friends!

I am moving some time in the next 3 months.. I am not sure on the exact date because I have to wait for some things to get done first and that takes money and time….

Things I am waiting on:

New Tires

Engine Tune Up

Fix My Laptop

Medical Apts

Medical records – transfer

AND MUCH MORE!

If I was moving down the road or to a different town it would be no big deal but I am moving to a new state. So there is ALOT to get done.. My sister already left, my mother leaves in short time… Then I will go and latter the rest of my family will follow… So If I am a bit out of it and not keeping up to date with you all I am sorry I have a lot on my mind and plate right now… I am also going to loose internet soon for a while. I am not sure how long…

Please keep me and my family in your prayers!!

~Amy Jane
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inspired lately
me, A-chan
[info]anjiusutomu
Hello Dears!

I am out of town again. And enjoying a much needed break.. And paying a visit to my Cardiologist. I have been so and was geared up to write while away with no distractions… But silly me forgot my notes on the current book I am working on… So I guess I will just have to work on something else.. Maybe I will actually get a few chapters of my other book written… I am getting so sick of editing and re-reading my work.. Yet, I have to, because when I can not work on it constantly – with No interruptions – I loose my place and forget what I was working on… I wish I had a personal assistant… And a secretary… Any one want to volunteer?? But you would have to work for free since I can not afford to pay you… I am barley making bills as it is.. Which sucks.

Oh well, At least I am good and can do it myself… Has any one other then my dear friend Saberleo read my last preview of my book??? Does any one here read what I am posting for you? Should I bother sharing it here still??

I like to think I have people reading my blog, I mean the page view count goes up a lot weekly.. But no one comments? May I ask why?? ~.~ I like getting feed back, I can not improve with out help…

Ok I have to go my travel friend is sighing.. I think she is bored… I hope to be able to post more for you all to read in a week or so.. Maybe less. Take care, be safe, share your love with those you care about!

~Amy Jane
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Comics Posted!!
me, A-chan
[info]anjiusutomu
Hello My Friends,

I am very excited!!! We are now on Smack Jeeves!! This will be great for better viewing, organization and sharing. http://anovellife.smackjeeves.com/

I also moved The Hall Of Bish Comic too! http://thehallofbish.smackjeeves.com/ If you do not know what that is. It is a comic my friend Jamie and I stated years ago when we first met. It has not been updated in years but I am working on getting her back into it.. Please help if you liked / like the comic and art..

Also for you html noobs like me here are some helpful slites:

http://www.webmonkey.com/2010/02/html_cheatsheet/

http://www.webmonkey.com/2010/02/color_charts/

That took me all day… And I am wiped out but excited to share with you..

Keep an eye out for the next few updates for this comic, coming in the next few weeks.

~Anjiu
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The New Goal.!!
dance, joy
[info]anjiusutomu
Hello my Friends,

I have been under so much stress these days. I am not going to bore you with the details. Mostly bad stuff, some Great, and some ok.... But still stuff... Nothing important right now. I have gotten over it and will write more about that stuff latter. Right now it is about the new plan!


 I made a Resolution to work harder at loosing weight. I and a dear friend came up with an attack plan. Before that though I actually have been going to the gym diligently and have been loosing weight but gaining mussel. So the darn scale stays the same. I went to the gym 5 days in row - 2.5 to 4hours each time. Which is good for me. There is a new passion for getting fit. Not that I am not, I can always use improvement.   So my dear friend and I came up with an attack plan. Once which I was sworn to secrecy about. At least till there is proof it works.  (I do not mind being the Test Subject) My Goal is to loose 10lbs a month Starting in August. If I can I will be my goal weight next year around this time.  Yes I want to loose 100lbs... And be the weight I should be for my height.. I am not at, but I am Curvy... More so then I want to be.. Dang hips!

I start the experiment tomorrow and will be keeping a log. Keep me in your prayers. I believe this is the  answerer to my prayer.

God bless you all, 

~Amy Jane
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Links I think you should know about!
baby, mushroom, mom
[info]anjiusutomu
Here are some Links I think you should know about!
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* http://deeplyrootedinhim.wordpress.com/deeply-rooted-in-who/

Deeply Rooted in Who?

This is a blog about being Deeply Rooted in God. Our roots are as a foundation of our faith. It is very important where our roots go. “Matthew 7:24 (Whole Chapter) Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:. “
We need a good foundation for our faith to grow. Imagine yourself as a plant, you want to grow bing and strong. You will need lots of light, water, and good soil to grow to the extent of your potential . “ Jeremiah 17:8 (Whole Chapter) For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.” And with God our potential is not limited. This blog is here to help us deepen our roots in our Father God’s love and word, so that we may grow tall and Strong in the lord. And so that we will be ready, and will not fall easy, when the storms come.

God Bless You!!

~Deeply Rooted In Him Staff~

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* http://anjiuvsworkhome.blogspot.com/

Welcome to Amy's Velvet room.

The name is based on book called "The Velvet Room." where a girl discovered a place of her own, a velvet room of books, where she could find peace from her large family. Thus this is Amy's place to relax and let it all out. Thoughts, concerns, issues, and Blessings!


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* http://amyjanesworld.wordpress.com/welcome-to-my-world/

Welcome to My World!

Welcome to my little corner of the universe. Here I plan on only blog about my inspirations for my work with updates on my novels and other projects. Anything about my personal life will stay on my live journal. I do already have a live journal for my books as a “back up” place to save my work, and short updates. Under my old pen name. “Anjiu Vanstar” This place will be the new home. I hope you enjoy your stay here and God bless you!!


~Amy Jane


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Finding Peace
sad, cry
[info]anjiusutomu
Hi Hi!

Welcome to my hidden room. Well not so hidden but I love the concept. The girl in the book had a large family and she was very bratty, which I do not like, she went off exploring and found a deserted house. Inside the home she found a tower room covered in velvet with a window seat and walls of books. Doesn't that sound sound wonderful!

To have a place just to himself or herself. I think that is so important to take some 'me' time to collect your thoughts, adjust your attitude, and mood. If one does not have a place like that, like so many people it causes further frustrations AND troubles.

That is something I have been struggling with as late, but I have found peace in solace. I have leaned to make time for myself, even when it costs doing something for others. How can I help when I am angry or un-balanced. I would cause more harm. I hate having had to step back a few steps but in doing so. I have been able to deepen my walk with God . I can not forget how important dwelling in his place is. I feel renewed and joyful again and I see it spreding to those around me.

Though I had many concerns: My friend's health, My dad's health, My friend's stress and losses, my sister's son, my place in the world, my interest, my health, my finances and those of my family. All have finally settled and I have found peace and reassurance God is in Charge always. Psalms 104! If you have not read it I highly suggest it.

So in taking a break from all the past few days with the company of a friend at a few times, I found peace and solace. I have found Joy again, and I found Answers. I am feeling so much better, but extremely tired...

I hope you find some time to take to relax, let it all out in words or to music, how ever you do it as long as it does not hurt others around you. And regain your joy again!

~Amy Jane

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