365 Days of Middle-earth

26th of January

Today on the Middle-earth Calendar: (to be updated)

Video of the Day: How The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Should've Ended.

Quote of the Day: "True courage is not about knowing when to take a life, but when to spare one." - Gandalf

Word of the Day: (to be updated)

Question of the Day: Who was Erkenbrand?

Answer to Yesterday's Question: Gimli traveled to Fangorn and the Glittering Caves of Helms Deep with Legolas as promised after the battle at Hornburg. Then, after the death of Aragorn, it is said that he left Middle-earth with Legolas. They sailed to the Undying Lands and he was the first dwarf to ever set foot there.

Today's Topic: What Middle-earth Means to Me - Part Two

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Welcome to Part Two! Keep calm and hobbit on. ;)

"Lord of the Rings is everything to me. I don't know how I woke up in the morning without it. It has given me something to fight for, something to cry for, something to relax me, someone to believe in. It's given me role models and leaders. It's a world better than my own. Middle-earth is where I've got to be. And I am there. At least, my brain and my heart. My body hasn't caught up yet.
I've had to get shots, and this sounds wimpy, but that is my worst fear. I'd rather be stabbed by a sword than stuck with a needle. And Frodo gave me strength to get through that...
When my parents "put me on prohibition" they can NEVER really take it from me. The don't understand that one bit. It will never NEVER leave me and I will never leave it. How can I? My heart is in Middle-earth."
- Random_Elf

That is amazing! Our hearts are there in Middle-earth with you! <3

"Tolkien's genius created a world of escape for those times when you just want to get away. Imagining, reading, and writing conversations and adventures with Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, and real Men is one of the most entertaining pastimes for me and a lot of other people.
Plus, the languages are awesome! :)"
- BJKaplan

Yes! Agreed! :D

"Middle-earth. Every time someone says that name my heart leaps. Without Middle-earth I would be a lonely and depressed person. I am proud to shout I'M A FANGIRL OF MIDDLE-EARTH!!! In fact I'm such a fan that I can speak a little Elvish and am learning it daily. Lord of the Rings has been a role model for me and I have changed a lot from it. I love it! It has encouraged me to be a better person, a strong minded person and more thoughtful as well. One of the lines from The Hobbit has made a change in my life.
'True courage is not about knowing when to take a life, but when to spare one.' Gandalf. I can see how true that is.
I have read these comments on this book and I am shocked. I thought I was the only person that loved Middle-earth like this but there are so many of you. I'm nearly in tears because I'm sooooooo happy to find out that there are other people like me. I will never leave Middle-earth. I will always love it and will teach it to my children. My heart is with the elves of Middle-earth. THANK YOU MIDDLE-EARTH FANS! I'm so happy I'm not the only one!"
- Colfinthel

YES! LET'S ALL SHOUT ABOUT HOW MUCH WE LOVE MIDDLE-EARTH! WHO CAN SHOUT THE LOUDEST?

I hope you enjoyed! Leave a comment telling me your honest opinion. :)

Make sure to tune in for Ask Arda tomorrow! We have some evil guests. ;)

Also make sure to be here for Thranduil Thursday! It's dare week! Plus, there's an extra special dare from Merry and Pippin that only readers of Only the Craziest know about. *wink, wink, nudge, nudge*

AAAAAAND I wanted to ask you all a question: what Elvish words do you want to see featured as the word of the day? I'm kinda running out of ideas. :)

Bye guys!