New Zealand, eh? Lovely country, full of lunatics...
I arrived on Tuesday, checked into my hotel and met up with a friend who's living over here. By nine that night, every time my eyes closed I was in serious danger of falling asleep right there and then. Only the fact that my luggage had been misplaced somewhere between Dublin and Auckland kept me from turning in early. It's not exactly a nice feeling, wondering if you're ever going to see your luggage again. You start thinking about all the clothes you packed, about the toothbrush, about the phone charger you might never see again...
I went to bed, then was woken at 2 AM by reception- my luggage had arrived. They delivered it to my room and I wept manly tears of joy. Or, y'know, I shrugged and mumbled a thank you and went back to bed. Whichever.
It's now Friday night, and tomorrow is my last day in New Zealand. It's been astonishingly good so far. Every school I've been to has been great- really enthusiastic people, ready to have a laugh. Two schools even did a welcoming Haka-type thing, which was awesomely cool.
The public signings have been great too. This afternoon I did one in the Children's Bookshop in Christchurch, where I met a load of readers, including Jordan, a girl who had kept me updated about her status after the recent earthquakes. It's always nice to meet people I only know online, and she had many, MANY questions to ask.
Tomorrow is my last day in NZ, and so the first chunk of my tour will be over. I've really enjoyed my few days here- this was a great way to kick off the tour.
EDIT:
I've just read over what I've just written, and it's all so sickeningly POSITIVE and nice. Bah humbug! There needs to be some grouchy stuff in here in order to be genuine- so I'll just say that I STILL haven't been able to see Katie Taylor winning the gold in boxing, and I am NOT happy about that. I can't even find it on YouTube.
Bah YouTube! Bah!
Every single Irish Minion knows who Katie Taylor is, and they're as proud of her as I am. What a girl.
Friday, August 10, 2012
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«Oldest ‹Older 1801 – 2000 of 4833 Newer› Newest»I don't know how any can get through any torture scene with a shred of humanity left.
YOU MEAN THE CHARACTER EM? BECAUSE THEY WOULD BE DIFFERENT, YES
No I mean me lol
I have never, ever, ever been sadistic, thought sadistic or even been so angry that I would physically harm someone.
So I'm really struggling to write this scene.
OH, IT'S EASY. I LOVE WRITING SCENES LIKE THAT
TAKE EVERY OUNCE OF YOUR ANGER OUT ON THE CHARACTER. YOU'RE NOT ACTUALLY HURTING THEM
I'm not an angry person lol
I AM
I could never torture one of mine. Or if I did, I would totally let them keep all their dignity and attitude. I'm a cool Goddess of My Characters. :)
Hello friends, Val has now entered the room and stuff. Haii :3
HI ILOVE!
THERE ARE TOO MANY VALS HERE
I missed Katie taylor too!!:o I was with my family in the car, trying to get home to watch it and my dad was trying hard not to go over the speed limit. We were listening to it on the radio but it's not the same thing. If you missed this too, john-joe nevins got a silver and paddy barnes got a bronze. Oh and I was in Easons in Newbridge and there was a poster for your signing and it said 12 o'clock so I'm guessing you didn't change the time?:( I just cannot wait until I can get KOTW though even though I won't be able to go to the signing:)
True that, true that. I SHALL BE CALLED... LOVE! Haha xD
Does anyone know which Easons in Cork Derek is signing in? There must be more than one...
I'm from Australia... so no
I figured how to stop using capitals! Press caps lock!
Genius Nix
It's okay, thanks anyway Nix :)
Iriminions, ASSEMBLE!
*Chariots Of Fire plays in the background*
Katie Taylor is amazing!
Done.
Um hmm... Okay. I think I have changed my username. Cool.
Yokay
Who is on? Just me and Nix? Okay :)
I think the others left. They tend to do that
Hi Maralie!
I haven't left just yet, Nix :)
Unfortunatly, I must go
Bye all!
I IS HERE!!!!!!!!!
*waves to I* Hi, I! Haven't seen you in a while. How are you?
Hi Eve!
Hi Ink! I changed my username for no real reason :)
Bye Nix! *waves*
Anyone who likes Drew in Dublin Daes.
I'm issuing a warning, Chapter 16 is a bit brutal on Drew.
Bye Nix!
Hi Star!
Aw, poor Drew. :(
Hello Emerald!
Who here is from Ireland? If so, did you hear about the Clonmel Busking Festival? That is my home town, or close enough :)
I'm just issuing a warning that if you read the latest chapter. It is a bit brutal.
Dubliner right here!!!!!
I enjoy Gone, remember? Brutal is awesome.
And I'm from Englanddddd.
Yay! *high fives Emerald* TIPPERARY, TIPPERARY, ARE WE ARE WE ARE WE! (well, am I)
Haha, my cousin plays on the Tipperary hurling team. Just remembered that.
Oh. The Sunday Game is on. They are singing Fianna Fail.
You are our neigggghbouuuur Ink yay!!! :D
And yes, I am always this crazy.
Is anyone on Wattpad?
*grins at Em* Your torture scene was AWESOME.
Yep! I'm your neighbour who's in the same time zone. :)
Yep. 3:55pm. Yaaaay :) I'm thinking about doing a blog but writing a story. Whaddya think?
I'm on Wattpad
I'm not on Wattpad. Go for it, Maralie! But I might get behind on the posts . . . So many people, so many blogs, so many stories . . .
Me too Em :) I'm ILoveBooks1234522 (stupid name I know :D)
Yeah... I'm thinking about doing it like Skulduggery... But he's not actually IN it...
You mean, like an SP fanfic without cannon characters?
I need to get on and write more of MY story . . .
You can look me up, EmeraldMelody is mise lol
YO, Flame.
YO + YO Flame = YO-YO Flame. *imagines Flame as a yo-yo and grins*
g2g bye
Yep exactly Ink. I've just published the Prologue. I get quick when I'm excited :)
I sure will Em :)
YO Flame :D
Fours Flame!
Bye Flame! *waves*
Here for one comment.
Hello!
I want to move to Adelaide because of reasons. And the university there is awesome. c:
Bye!
Iss annyyyooone heeeerrrree?!?!?
I'm here! Hi/Fours, L!
Hi Ink, I though you'd disappeared... O.O
And now everyone's gone again. Have I really bored you already? ;)
I'm back
I went for a shower. :P
Waiting, waiting, waiting for the post.
I'm waiting, waiting, waiting for the post. *sings*
You're waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting for the post. :)
You got that stuck in my head now.
Woah... I'm watching Ukraine gymnast on BBC 3. Just... Wow.
I'm waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting for someone to chat to me :)
Rhythmatic gymnastics, the ribbons and the hoops?
Saw that earlier. Yeah, WOW.
If you guys like podcasts. http://raisingcain.podomatic.com/mobile_send?id=4643165
*starts singing about waiting for the post, again*
BOO!
*screams*
Don't scare me like that!
*evil laugh*
Don't be a wuss Robin
*pushes Robin over* Don't call me a wuss, wuss
Can't even come up with your own insults. How old are you? Twelve?
And a half! Pansycake.
Oooh that's original.
I'll come back later
Closing ceremony!!! WeEEEEeE
Heya, Robin! :D
*finds it difficult to not write it with a y*
Hello!
How is everyone?
KALLIE! *hugs tight*
Who did you think I was talking about earlier? :/
Hello, Val. c:
Hi L!
I'm confuddled.
How're you?
*resumes singing waiting for the post*
I'm good! My mom got engaged last night, so that's, you know, hard to get my head around. But I'm happy about it.
Ohh Hi
Write it with a Y if you like, it can be your thing...
Hi Robin!
Boo
Boo
*headwall*
I. Cannot. Write. Cute. Or. Sweet.
You just did. I see the words cute and sweet on the screen
Hello yet again friends :)
Hiyaaaa
I may as well talk to a brick wall when I'm here *walks over to a brick wall* How're you? ... I'm fine thanks, what've you been doing... Oh, interesting, I was going to look into that at some point.
i feel so alone... come to america DEREK
*points at MonsterMouse and whispers to the wall* Could it be? A bloglandian?
Guess not *hopes are dashed*
*leaps through the brick wall*
I'm here!
*falls over do to the fact that I just ran through a brick wall*
Maralie, do you happen to be ILoveBooks1234522 from wattpad?
Also, I have some questions about the forums. I joined and accidentally hit under 13. Is there a way to delete that account so I can make a new one?
And is everyone as excited about KOTW as I am?
AAAH! Val! Why did you break the wall?! How will I go on *falls over in a dramatic fashion*
*huggles Robin*
Sorry. I went distant. Then poofed all together.
I was side-tracked by this guy. *laughs*
Oooh a guy *flips on to stomach crosses legs and rests face on hands* What guy? *grins*
I want KOTW noooooooow *cries in a corner*
*giggles* The guy I love.
Ooooooooh Luciana has herself a little fella, what's he like?
Hmmm? What's happening?
*laughs* It's pretty normal for me to have a guy. Rare for me to actually like like them, though. :P
I'm not even dating him. :/ Though, I'd love to...
And he's perfect. There's no other word for him. :3
hiya!!!!
Zafirrrrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. *hugs*
Awww *giggles with L*
Hi Zaf!
*laughs* You guys are funny.
Not much of a friendly person, to be honest, so I don't have any guy friends.
Hi Zaf!
MOST OF MY FRIENDS ARE GUYS.
*is grinning because she is reading earlier conversations with the guyy*
So, what's his name?
*shakes head* Not saying.
Some of you know him.
Kalllllllllllll! *hugs tight* c:
Sorry. Msd. And wbd. :P
computer died right after i commented
*picks up book on how to write horror*
Ooooh, I'm reading this... Mwahahaha!
Sorry, Robin.
Why write horror when you can live it?
*laughs* Kal, this is yet another reason as to why I love you. *hugs still,laughing*
I want Captain Jack Sparrow. Okay. Good.
Waaaaaaiiiiiiit a minute, isnt sir(R-cant spell that) the mustache robot?
Actually, I'm a mustachioed shark.
But your the robot that we killed twice right?
*kills Sir*
If it was twice you can make it three times.
She lopped off your head and I forced you to drink water.
YES!
Is it just me or is a robot that lives in water kind of a stupid plan?
I think it is.
Is everbody waiting to comment first on the next page or have you all left me?
Who said I was a robot? I'm a shark.
Honestly, this generation never listens...
*laughs*
Has he got online yet, Kal?
You where a robot last time
I WANT FIRST
the shark in your picture doesnt have a moustache
FIRST?
...
...,
now
FIRST?
Poached!
BOO!
There, you got it... YAAAAAAAAAAAY
That comma was unnecessary.
And being a robot is quite uneducational,, really.
co,mma was, neccesary,
, , , , , , , , ,
,, ,,, ,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,, ,
ded!
YES! MWAHAHAHA. DEDS TIME. WBD.
I like this Monster Mouse character very much *nods*
gotta, go, see, all, later,
,
,,!
awwwwwwe! thanks!
*hugs Kallie*
Bye MonsterMouse!
Is it me? Every time I'm here everyone leaves and then I go and everyone comes back.
I want to take this opportunity to dedicate to some people I love and to ego-boosts, because this is basically an ego boost.
Firstly, to Kallista Pendragon. One of the most beautiful people, inside and out, I've ever known. She's always there for me when I need someone and I adore her. She is a great person, with a tremendous personality. She's also really brave and strong. There's no need to tell Kal to be brave- she is already the bravest person I know. I love you, Kal. <3
Next to a good friend and guide, Zath! First time I ever met him he was rather depressed, but now he and I talk a bit more I've come to know him as rather bubbly and most certainly hilarious. Nyan cat...hehehe. If any of you ever have the honour of talking with him, you're lucky! He's really something special. He helps me when I get depressed or angry and is always there for me. He doubts himself too much, but I love him all the same. He's incredibly perfect, whether he knows it or not.
Hellboy. *giggles* Firstly, kittens. Secondly, *pokes* You know I love you. You're tremendous and you've changed me so much without even meaning to. You're a good influence on me. C: You're always there to give me an encouraging smile, a hug and some wise words. Or pictures of cats being adorable. You're so bubbly and happy! How!? You're strong and caring, too! You always put others first. I want you to take a break from helping as much as you do, I can take over for a while. I just want you to have time for you. I love you to pieces, stay strong. And KITTENS. :P
*hugs everyone* sorry I have to cut it shorter. But these three people are only the people that helped me today/yesterday. There are so many more of you I love.
And finally, TO HATS. *does a hat fashion show*
The world would truly be a terrible place without hats.
Sorry my deds are so bad. I'm on my phone. :P
Kallllllllllllllllll.
*hugs* e-mail or fb me, Kal? :3
YAY for nice people. *grumbles*
Well then, it appears that I'm not being 'yay'd.
Loki doki, Kal. *hugs*
Ooh Hoo-bloody-ray leave me and my pessimism.
See ya Kallie!
Hated by R? Whut?
Goodbye Kalista, though you are incorrect. At least you're staying true to your record.
But I do not HATE you, it's mostly the fact that I have the urge to decapitate most things I see.
We all struggle with our inner demons.
*blinks at R*
That's the reason your picture is a shark. Huh.
*hugs Kal* talk to you soon!
Loving your profile picture L
Bye then guys...
Mine?
If so I don't understand, it's quite average.
I'm back! just ofr a few mins though.
pokes Sir R
SORRY I POOFED. D:
Hehehe, thanks Robin! :D I'm getting 5 more books soon! c: XD
*sings waiting for the post song*
I am new to this blog. Someone talk to me. Please? *Makes big puppy-dog eyes*
*offers hand*
Heya Kestrel, I'm Emerald.
*waves* Hullo.
I'm L! XD or any variation of the name Luciana...or Robyn like Star/Ink calls me. C:
Nice to meet you! *shakes foot*
giggles
Stretch!
Gotta go! Again.
*frowns*
...
I'm so confused.
Why am I watching Ben 10? :/
Hi guys! Nice to meet you! Are either of you Ameriminions?
No, I'm an Iriminion.
Englandiminion. *waves hand lazily*
lucky. Not as lucky as the New Zealminions and the Australiminions though.
Cool name by the way
*grumbles about minions with the funny accents and not being in south Australia right now*
I want to move to Australia just because they get it a month before us. *Joins you in grumbling*
Em the Minion i explode daily
I want to move to Adelaide for the university and another reason...
*sobs in corner*
you wanna hug? *hugs L*
*hugs back*
I'm just so sad, right now...
*hugs L*
:/
*hugs everyone*
I love you guys.
You just met me :/
*headwall* I. Give. In.
I made it even more complicated and I bet I made it awkward. :/
Msd. (may suddenly disappear)
Don't disappear! If you disappeared, you would miss KOTW!
Hahaha. No, it means I might leave without warning.
oh... Now I feel incredibly idiotic.
*Nods intelligently* I knew that...
bye people!
Derek. I am yer again finding myself in your debt. *laughs*.
I doubt you'll even read this. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha. Oh god. I've not even had coffee, yet!
I am an Ameriminion, Kestrel
:O yayayayay. But sad because derek wont cometo me.
Short hair or Long hair?
You are gonna enjoy Australia, It's bright and sunny, and may have deadly animals here, anyway it's a good time to visit.
Gaaaaahhhhh.
Blogland is so quiet. *hugs anyone that's here*
Hello!
If anyone IS here
*coral floats past*
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