About The Author
	~*~ Have you ever noticed that when you read you become lost in what ever it is you are reading? Books and stories have this uncanny way of drawing you in so deep that it's hard to tear yourself away when you have to.  I don't know. Maybe it's just me... If you do know what I am talking about however, then you will undertand that it's the same thing when it comes to writing. When I sit down to write, I become sucked in and it's hard to put my hands to rest until I am completely finished .  In a perfect world, my muse would be on hand 24 hours a day, my hands wouldn't get sore after hours of typing, and I'd have all the time in the world to sit and create.  Writing is more than a hobby, it's the ability to escape reality and let go. ~*~ Hello! I'm Lydia Stratford.  I guess I should tell you a little bit about myself... Age:18 location: Second star to the right, and straight on till morning:... Passions: God, Music, Writing, People, Life, The World. Loves: Family, Friends, my Cat, the Green-Eyed Boy back home, walks, Big Cities, Old Fire Escapes, live bands, the Beach, Summer Hobbies: Writing (obviously), Music (listening/creating),  Photography, Horse Back Riding, Dancing in the Rain Habbits: Twinkies, talking, spaztic moments, blanking out of conversations when a really good song is on, taking my Discman everywhere I go, chewing my fingernails, laziness, falling in love I loathe: Being lied to, discrimination of any sort, war, guns, violence, being told I can't do something, fighting, confrontation, the cold. I can't live without: My many, many Journals, music, my pens, Dr. Pepper, Coffee, my people, my Bible, my bed, freedom, P&W music, Gherigs Place (hang out joint), my computer, Sunshine. Nature is beautiful: Gerber Daisies, lakes, oceans, Horseback Trails, camp fires, Mountains, shady trees, grass, wind, warm rain (perfect for dancing), Warm weather, the woods in the summer. The Future Holds: Journalism and Music (hopefully together somehow) There you have it! That's me! For now anyway... I might change in the future. Enjoy my site, and if you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to email me at:                                              day_dream_believer18@hotmail.com