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.
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«Oldest ‹Older 3601 – 3800 of 4833 Newer› Newest»Oh my God, I think I hear bats outside the open window...
Thank God there's a screen.
I'm not really here, by the way. I'm just stalking you all, in an attempt to maybe fall asleep.
Haha, cool. Bats.
I keep looking for Batman, but I can't seem to find him.
I found a snake, though. And a starfish, which I found myself taking to and referring to as Patrick. And I saw ELEVEN FREAKING SEALS.
Doctor opens the door to Stormaggedon's room, waving sonic screwdriver,
"Whoever you are, get off this planet!"
803 VIEWS ON DUBLIN DAES!!!!
Who are these fricking people lol
Hello again
I may suddenly disappear...
Cracking up at your comment, Nix:
"There seem to be a lot of people talking to Eve recently..."
People? Talking to Eve? Something's going on here....
:P
Anyone here?
Llama what signing were you at?
Hey Eve!
Heeeey!
Did you have a signing to go to?
GTG
Byeee!
Hello.
hey helena?
Hi Helena and Matex!
hello eve!
EVE! MATEX!
HEY!
Did you end up going to the melbourne signing Helena?
Hello!
Hi Lucy Anna!
*cries* *sticks head back in wall* *mumbles* No.
Puck: Not again. *tries to pull Hel out*
Heya, Eve!
YAY!
Mom just pre-ordered THG DVD. FINALLYYYYYYYYY.
So now I get KotW on August 30th and then HG DVD on September 3rd. ^_^
*mumbles through wall*
*pulls helena out of wall*
Cheer up!
*looks downcast* Derek.
Hey Ink! Last night was awesome! Did you dress up??? I didn't I was in a grey hoodie with a fluro orange bag! I am so tired! Also, I really wasnt to go to this party, where is it???? ***Frowning at watch*** I've gotta go!
Bye!
I love Billy Ray Sanguine (ILBRS)
*hugs helena* :)
Conversation city
*lets self be hugged* *whimpers*
*looks at Matex* Thank you.
Hi Nix!
*hugs Matex* *waves to everyone else* Night guys!
Bye Hel!
Gotta go
Be back soon
Bye!
Bye Helena! Bye Nix!
Reading all the past blogs and really realising who Laura is.
I like her. She's down to Earth. And blunt.
If only I could meet more people like that. Some one who hate stupid people and likes to laugh at them.
It'd be cool to meet her.
Another thing. Derek likes to ramble a lot. Good rambling. Most the time.
Hi Ellen!!!!
Oh my god I can't WAIT for tomorrow
Agh i totally disapeared -_- my bad~!
*returns Helena's hug and says goodnight*
Examples of MY MUM TRYING TO READ MY MIND
Mum: Do you want to watch 10 Thing I Hate About You? It's about this this and this
Me: Okay
*is smiling and laughing throughout movie*
*movie finishes*
Mum: You didn't like it.
EVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEE MEETS DEREK TOMORROWWWWWW. *is probably far too happy for her*
That's alright, Matex :)
I KNOW IM FAR TOO HAPPY FOR ME, LUCE!!! :D
EVVVVVVVVE MEETS DEREK TOMORROWWWWWWWWWWWW
:D
GAAAAAHHH.
EVE WHY AM I SO HAPPY FOR YOU!? LOL.
But 10 things i hate about you is good .. D:
I have KotW. But I can't read it. Not until the 30th. Because I'm waiting for my reading copy. Gaaah.
Also, when my books in the post finally arrives I'll have 39 books. Which makes me happy and takes my mind off KotW. ^.^
Hehehehehe. My joy is probably infecting the Internet :P
I know, I really liked it :)
Yay for 39 books!
These seven books better arrive soon...
There's a different edition of each book...one SP, one PWF, one TFO, one DD, one MC, one DB and finally my KotW reading copyyyyyyy. XD
Hay Nix!
Yay for Kingdom of the Wicked!
Heya, Nix!
wait i misread your message, haha,
so you did like it! Good! :)
Hey Nix!
What'd you talk to Derek about when you get your stuff signed? Ask questions or ask about the book deal thing?
Friends are a lot like trees.
They fall down when you hit them multiple times with an axe.
He already has a note from me about the book deal. I gave him another sheet of questions he can answer later
No, we talked about me on the blog, which was nice
God I love that xD
Awesome :)
What sort of questions are you talking about, just general questions about him?
The books
I have a few disagreements with people on the forums about magic and stuff, and I'd like to know a few things
Aha!
IT FITS ON MY SPELF!
*happy dance*
What sort of disagreements?
Tell me about them? Or send my a link? Debating is always fun :)
Hi Kal!
KALLIEEEEEE *hugs*
Actually, I didn't say anything, but they clearly stated what they though and I disagreed, abeilt silently. But a main one was that they think that vampires have magic, but I think they don't. Out of all the vampires seen in SP, not one has done any magic.
I am headachey
Would you not think that a Vampire's magic is, like for a zombie, what keeps it alive? I think it is. I mean, they live for so long and everything...And they're basically monsters, I'd say their magic keeps them alive and nothing more. ^.^
Eve, I met Derek the other day. Hahah.
If you guys are in England or the other side of the world to me (sorry, I don't know where everyone lives and I suck at geography) but I have KOTW already.
*hugs Kal tightly*
I'm okay, thanks. You?
And has Joe been online? I wanted to talk to him! :P
I'm in Melbourne Ellen, I've already read it twice
I think I'm the only Englandiminion online right now. c:
KALLISTA!
I think I would agree with you, they can't DO magic. I'd say it's like how zombies use to it to stay alive. It would appear most dead things use magic to stay alive...
But it's still worth looking into, I never really considered that
By the way, what's a good name for a vampire. As far as I can see, all vampires have only one name, so any good ideas?
KOTW IS ON MY BOOKCASE
I'm in Adelaide!
I also asked if Gordon had a taken name, I think. He had to have a taken name, he had to
Huh? You got Kingdom of the Wicked?
Luciana, I want to visit England one day. Though I hate planes.They're just plain scary.
Nixon, did you go the book signing on Thursday. Yesterday actually.
Yes. Kingdom Of The Wicked Collectors Edition is sat on my bookcase.
I can't read it yet, though.
Not until the 30th, when it's SUPPOSED to be released.
WHSmiths released it early...And without warning.
Yes, I went. Got KOTW signed. Derek remembered me from here!
I have to go to England...
They would still have the full three names, but they seem to only have one taken name if that's what you mean, yeah.
I guess, England is okay.
*frowns*Why can't you read it now?
Yeah, that's what I meant Matex
So, any good names for a vamp?
That's cool. He winked at me. I don't know how to take it. He was a great laugh.
I should have brought my entire series to get signed but I brought the first one. The beginning of it all. (:
NEW POST
See you all there
Vampires are technically dead, no? So, would they only have one name? Because when someone dies their name would be removed from the book of names, though it can't anymore...
Hello, People.
Hi there fellow minions :) Sorry to those people who said hi before, i havent been on a computer in ages! I say hi now :) HI MINIONS
I'm so bored wbu???
P.S. Just came back from playing with The Faceless Ones. Skulduggery was right, you do catch up on a lot of screaming!
Can anybody hear me? Or am I talkin' to myself? My mind is running empty
****Can't think of the rest of the lyrics so starts signing 'Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep'**** **Suddenly frowns, relising that it will never be 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' anymore. Starts crying****
YAY CHANGED MY NAME!
I will never live again!
*Whine*
Why didn't Derek come to Somerville?!
I wonder how long until book 8 comes out.....
I, like devoured KOTW in 2 1/2 days!
I HATE WAITING!!!!! >:(
HA! I did it in 1/2 a day!
Disney
is
really
weird.
That Sam-I-Am!
That Sam-I-Am!
I do not like
that Sam-I-Am!
BAH.
BAH.
BAAAAH.
*Sheepington*
#ChaseForBook9
MINE
MINE
MINE
MINE
MINE
MINE
MINE
MINE
(Cold...)
(Hello.
*Cuddles kassy and wraps him in her cover so he's not cold*)
*hugs Tia*
*gives blankets & jumpers and warm things*
(Hi
Guess who's seeing you me at six and all time low tomorrow?!)
(*smiles weakly at Chloe*
Happy for you..)
(*huggles jai* )
(*huggles back, sighing*
Enjoy yourself, yeah..?)
(I will try )
(Good girl..
*curls up*)
Purple!
(*waves at Dug*
*hands her sombrero in*)
(*doesnt let go of jai* I'm sorry
Hi Dugg )
*waves at Sil*
*another sombrero appears on Sil's head*
(S'nothing to be sorry for Chlo..)
Hey Chloe!
(*looks at sombrero*
*frowns*
*hands that in too*)
(I just felt like saying in)
*yet another sombrero forms on her head*
Sombrero: *whispers* You cannot escape me...!
*creepy grin*
(*nods*
Okay..)
(*pulls Duggy, Chloe and Jaimie into a hug*)
(*frowns at the sombrero*
*takes it off and puts it next to her*)
(*hugs Kas back*)
(*huggles everyone* I better get ready for Kung fu
Byii!)
(Bye Chlo..)
*hugs Kas, Chloe, and Jai*
Bye Chloe!!
Sombrero: *watches Jai carefully*
You'll always be our friend, even if we are not yours..
(*cuddles the sombrero*
Still friends...jus' don't des'rve 'm.)
@Chloe: :D !!
*hugs*
Hi Dugglyn! Hi Jai! :) *hugs*
(Hey Ta')
*sombrero turns into Dugglyn*
*cuddles*
No, that's what I should be saying..
(*cuddles back, shaking head*
You d's'rve 'm..)
Taia!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
Long time no speak!
How've you been?! And of course, how be's yous eyes?!
(That goes for everyone! ^)
Ssh, you're amazing.
(*mumbles to herself*)
(*cuddles Dug*
Food..)
*huggles*
Ok, I'll be right here. Enjoy!
@Dugglyn: *beams* It's good to see ye. :)
I've been.. busy? But good. :) *nods*
My eyes say they are warm and comfortable, but they are also feeling mischievous and dishonest so who knows. :P
How about you, your eyes? :)
XD
I'm good and me eyes are slowly melting and drowning in refried beans but overall good!!
(Hey, Taia.
Bye, Chloe.
I'm not good. My eyes are sore.)
Soy, I have to get up. I hope to be back soon!!
@Dug: Yay! :D
Hey, Tia! :)
I hope you're feeling better soon :/
See you, Dugg!
(Hello.)
Liliana: Onwa managed to annoy my mother. My mother then sent a parasite after us. It feeds from negative feelings. They are extremely powerful beings. It seems to have spread to you, too. And given the fact that we all are burdened with its curse, I believe we will be safer working together than in separate realms.
She WHAT?! Oh well done Onwa!
Onwa: Back down Silente. Its as much your fault as mine!
What?! You're the one who pissed her off!
noooooooooo
my game froze :(
Hi, Sophia! :)
How're you?
(Hello, Soph and Jai and Taia.
Game?)
(I'm bored as hell. I've watched 3 movies today so far. Just ones that I haven't seen yet.)
Bethany: Just be quiet. Both of you.
Liliana: I agree with Bethany. This is no time for you two being petty.
(Hello Taia, Tia and Ariadne.)
(Hello Sophia...)
(*cuddles Gemma*)
*glares at Onwa, pulling Claire close*
Onwa: *ignores her*
(Food... If I can take it.)
*nods* Playing Skyrim. Looks like it autosaved not too long ago though, so, not much trouble. :)
Hi, Ariadne! Um. Draw something/write something/read something/watch another film if you've got one to watch/do something for somebody/go for a walk which depends on the time so probably not that actually but idk/uh, homework?/make something to eat/listen to music:)/something that makes you happy/other? :)
Bethany: *her hands glow white and her clothes and armour form over her body* *she climbs out of bed* So we are leaving?
*she jumps a little, the parasite appearing behind Onwa* She's right there...
Liliana: She is always around. She only sometimes allows herself to be seen.
Claire: I can't see anything...
Onwa: *freezes slightly*
Yes. We're going.
It's okay Claire..
*is watching the parasite*
Let's go.
*stands, taking Claire with her, moving to Beth's side*
(*Gently cuddles kassy, cautious that he might snap in half*)
Liliana: *she extends both her hands*
*loops an arm through Beth's, leaving her to take Lil's hand*
Onwa: *takes her hand*
Bethany: *she takes Liliana's hand*
Claire: *she touches Silente's shoulder*
Liliana: *a blonde stripe appears in her hair and they vanish in a flash of grey, reappearing inside their palace*
*shifts closer to Beth, pulling Claire close*
*frowns*
Onwa: *frowns, stroking the blond stripe*
Hmm..
(My camera is working again, would you look at that...
*Smirks*)
(Hey Adam.
*does all 3*)
(Hey Adam.
*cuddles gem*)
(Not so bad. Being depressed by monopoly.)
Liliana: What? Why are you stroking my hair?
Bethany: It has a blonde stripe...
(I'm good but bored)
(I will be back soon.)
Onwa: Mmm. Good intentions don't look so good on you. Don't worry, we'll fix that tonight..
*tilts head*
Huh. She's turning good?
(My computer is boring too. I watched 6 movies on Friday, 2 or 3 movies last night and 3 or 4 today. I can't even remember what movies I watched when.)
HELLO
I JUST REORDERED MY BOOKS
I NOW HAVE MAKESHIFT SHELVES NEXT TO MY FULL BOOKCASE, LIKE, BOOKS ON TOP OF EACH O THER IN ROWS LIKE THEY'RE ON A SHLEV BUT THEY'RE JUST LEANING ON EACH OTHER . . .
IT LOOKS RATHER GOOD. :P AND BETTER THAN THE PILES I HAD BEFORE. :)
(FINALLY MONOPOLY IS OVER!!!)
(11. I have watched 11 movies)
(Can someone with a damn computer do my mymaths homework for me? Unfortunately I didn't have f****** time to go to the library and dad doesn't HAVE a computer so how I'm meant to complete this homework is beyond me.)
(Also, jk. Don't do my homework for me. It's my fault..sorta..not really.)
(Andddddddddd my camera has stopped working again.
It must have thought Keiron was special. Which was weird, considering he just asked me out last night...
*Collapses into nothingness*)
(Should've prioritized better. Should've gone..uh..yesterday? Nope. Was out until the library closed. Today? Nope. Library is closed Sundays. Should've done it Friday, when I was mega upset but actually had a computer.)
(I am back.)
Liliana: I'm sure we will. *she smiles*
I am not turning good, no.
Bethany: Show is your wings...
Liliana: *she sighs, her wings appearing, all white and feathery*
Claire: Wow... They suit you?
I'm happy to do it, Silente. :)
I'd advise you to email your username and password, though, as opposed to posting it here.
(*sighs* hey gem.)
Onwa: *pulls a knife from her back pocket, handing it to Liliana*
Go ahead.
*holds her arms wide, clear shot*
*smirks*
Mm. Look at that. Onwa did her job and more..
Onwa: Job?
We had hoped that with you and Liliana together you'd cause less problems.
(It's fine star..you shouldn't be doing my homework.)
I LIKE maths.
:P
If you want, I can log on, tell you the questions, and um, you can do them, and tell me the answers, and I can type them in. I'm happy to do your homework, though.
(You LIKE maths?!
And what if they're timed homeworks?)
So we have this wooden memory game. It was my favorite when i was younger but because the tiles are wooden they have different patterns on the back and I accidentally memorized most of them. Because I memorized most of them nobody would play with me so I haven't played in years. I convinced my mom to play with me because, like I said, it's been years.
I still remember a lot of the backs! XD I crushed her XD
Math is fun!!
(Keiron has liked me for ages...
I just, you know, thought he had stopped...)
(Well done dug!
YOU'RE INSANE DUGGY!!! MATHS IS HELL!!!)
Depending on what you are doing, it is possible I could help. I'm doing geometry this year and I did algebra last year.
Though you're probably doing something harder.
Ouch, okay.
Yes, I DO happen to like maths. It's actually rather in, in the way that Sudoku is fun. Oh wait that is maths. Um . . . it's fun in the way that . . . idk. But it's fun. :P It kind of simultaneously expands and relaxes my brain.
If it's timed homework, I can do it for you, but after doing it, tell you about it and go over it with you a bit so the revision/learning aspect isn't lost. :)
You might have to tell me what it's on first, though, so I can go "okay, shit" and dig through my CGP revision guide first. :P
I'm actually good at math. It just makes sense. Which is probably why it's fun. It's just so COOL!
@Dugglyn: XD My visual memory is way too crap for me to excel at that kind of game. XD
And, yes, it is fun!!!
Well . . . I know I'm a year older than Silente and in the same education system as her, so whatever hse's doing, I've probably done.
And once you get to year eleven, Dugglyn, you're mostly refreshing old stuff. My younger sister always seems to be being tuaght the same stuff as I am. XD
(It's a shit load of subjects.
Indecies, fractions, decimals, graphs, solving algebra, quadratic equations, etc etc.)
Yeah, you're probably more help. I am two grades ahead on math but it's different for you peoples across the ocean.
Yeah, you're definitely a better resource.
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