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 4601 – 4800 of 4833 Newer› Newest»@Seirsha: You just called me Holly. :P
(*cuddles Seirsha warmly*)
(@Star Holly Holly Holly!
Got your attention yet?)
STAR! ARE YOU HAVING AN AFFAIR?
SCANDAAAL!
I've been talking to people recently about how we've changed since we were ten. Most of us either said they'd probably think that they were dicks if they'd met present us, but I reaalised I'd basically become who I wanted to be four years ago, is I've barely changed at all!
So yeah, I'm actually pretty bad at character development myself.
Actually, 'Aren't there more important things to worry about?' can be a valid argument, as can 'You do it too!' . . .
Personally, I don't like the 'Freedom of speech!' one. -_- Freedom of speech means freedom from legal consequence . . . NOT social consequence. If you disrespect/are hurtful to others, you've got to be prepared for people disrespecting/hurting you back.
I prefer they as a gender neutral pronoun too, it doesn't sound like I live on Tumblr that way.
Also it sounds less like it's from an alien language.
Oh, right, that was RTG . . .
-_-
SORRY! When people don't have profile pictures I mix them up . . .
SORRY.
:S
Apparently so!!!!!!!!
@Trip: Yay! :)
Yeah. I tend to like where I change to, but then I tend to like myself, overall. *shrugs*
(I did?! I'm pretty sure I don't even know a Holly...
*is cuddled and decides that clicking on RTG's account would help* *does so*)
(Ahaha, okay Star!
*does a million facepalms of stupidness and squeezes Kas* Sorryyy!)
I automatically use 'they' when I don't know someone's gender . . . it just feels natural to me. *shrugs*
I think they only sound like they're from alien languages because we're not used to them. :) I mean, if we'd never heard of 'he' and 'she', we'd be like "ohmygosh they sound so weird and peculiar why can't we just use 'ne' and 'ze'". :P
But what it's saying about aren't there more important things to worry about is that it's a fallacy in the wrong context. Like in the example, there's still a hole in the roof that Lorrie said she would fix and hasn't, regardless of the state or lack thereof of other people's rooves.
(@Seirsha oh, dear.)
(@Star S'okay, Star-Bubble, please, tell me more about the financial advantages of our inevitable marriage. XD)
@Trip: Yes, in that CONTEXT it's a distraction technique, but my point is, it can be used WITHOUT it being a distraction technique, more so than "I don't like that tone" is, so I think it's unfair to label it as such.
Aye. But when you make words for English, I think it makes sense to make them sound English. Otherwise what's the point?
(*smiles and hugs Seirsha warmly*
:3)
But it does say that it's a fallacy in context, and doesn't actually claim that it's always a fault.
@RTG: I don't really know; I haven't researched it much. But I'm pretty sure you get less tax adn stuff like that. YOu can share credit card bills, I imagine. Ohohoh and apparently if two married British people have a kid abroad then the kid is British, but if they aren't married the kid isn't British . . . ? My mum told me something of the like anyway, when explaining the reason I'm British. :P Which is a stupid rule, but I guess no one can be botehred to update it.
(Rp Kassy?)
@Trip: But 'ne' sounds perfectly English, if you ask me. Also, English is pretty much the dumping ground of language. We have a tontonton TON of random words. Also, we add new words so quickly . . . all we need to do to add a word to the language is use it enough. DOn't try adn tell me that 'lol' sounds English. :P
My point is, English evolves so fast and to such range that I don't really think keeping ENglish English is much of a priority.
No, but it was giving us ones that are often used as distractions. And I'm not sure it is.
*shrugs*
(Yay we can save unspecified amounts of money we should totally marry!!!!)
I don't think that's true, Star. That would violate international law by leaving them stateless.
I think.
Anyway, gtg.
(@Seirsha yes absolutely but there's a huge chance I'll poof because of dad but okay!)
*follows Kayleigh into the dark room, careful not to drop the snacks*
(Bye, Trip!)
(Bye Trip!)
*whispers* Where do we go?!
Well, I think I got it off my mum, who has a tendency to misremember stuff, so I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't true, no. :P
(It's a nightmare when my parents are arguing over which version of a past event is correct because you never know who to believe because my mum misremembers stuff and my dad makes stuff up. XD)
@Kas: Exactly. :)
(......
Star...)
*carefully brushes past Kayleigh*
It's this way*
*loud ads are playing*
*Tanya begins walking up the middle*
( . . .
Kas . . .
. . .
What?)
*blushes and follows Tanya*
(Do you REALLY want to get married? Marriage is just ugh.)
*reaches the top row and sees two boys sitting there*
Get. Up. And. Move.
*giggles* Tanya, I'm sure we could find somewhere else if you want...
*looks at Kayleigh*
You're getting the best seats.
*turns to one of the boys*
And you're getting lemonade all over your body unless you move now!!!!
*they both move as far away as they can, freeing up the top middle seats*
*giggles and blushes again, then moves in to the seats*
*shrugs*
Well, if I'm perfectly honest, I'm sixteen, so I wouldn't be marrying someone anytime soon anyway, because although I can legally get married I need parental permission, and I don't think you get tax benefits etc. when you're not even paying tax.
*smiles slightly, places Kayleigh's drink in the cup holder and the popcorn on the seat next to her, and leans her head on Kayleigh's shoulder, sighing happily*
I'd still like to get married to a friend, though. It would be so simple; you could even go to a drive-through . . . or maybe you only get them in America.
The only problem would be if the person I got married to had a partner who wanted to marry them. :P Then I'd have to divorce and find another friend to marry.
*plays with Tanya's hair*
^See? Gender-neutral pronoun of 'them' used in the singular without me even thinking about it.
(@Star You can get married in a public library, I think.)
@RTG: Oooh really?
Are you sure that's not a marriage CEREMONY? I wouldn't want the ceremony part. It's not like we're pledging our love and saying we're goign to spend our life together, after all. I'd just want the legal certificate. :P
*relaxes*
Film's about to start, Kay...
(@Star pretty sure you can get married in a library, yep.
And it's not too early to marry. Juliet was 13. *nods*)
*also relaxes and nods* Okay...
(Uh, that's in Shakespearian times. In Britain, you can legally get married when you're sixteen, with parental permission. And I wouldn't want to haev to go through the bother of parental permission because it's too much emotional effort. :P
(same reason I haven't bothered coming out).
Plus my parents would probably think it's a terrible idea. :P Oh yeah, they're Christian, so. Oh yeah, my grandparents are also Christian and they're the type of Christians who don't believe in gay marriage, so. XD
(Meh.
*cuddles Star-Bubble*)
*is warm and happy, leaning against Kayleigh*
*the film starts*
*hugs Kas :)*
(Gtg, sorry.
Also, phone broke, I think. :/)
Oh. :/ Not good . . .
(*returns*
:)
(Hello.)
Bethany: Just try and get along?
Liliana: It may be wise to sleep in the same room. All of us.
(Hello, Sophia.)
(Hello, Tia.)
(*cuddles Soph*)
I can try..
Onwa: You may wish to discuss that with them..I'm willing to give it a try..
(Hello, Jaimie. *cuddles her back, tightly*)
Bethany: Thank you...
Liliana: I shall go and see them now.
*she starts walking towards the door, before turning back to Onwa* I will make it up to you... I know I'm not being... very romantic.
(*smiles, snuggling against her*)
You're welcome.
*leans against her slightly*
Onwa: *twitches a smile*
Its fine, Liliana. Hardly your fault..were there no parasite then I'm sure you'd be trying.
(*holds her close*)
Bethany: *she smiles, kissing her forehead* I love you.
Liliana: I'd be doing more than trying. *she exits their bedroom, walking into that of Claire, Bethany and Silente*
I love you too..
*smiles*
*looks at Liliana*
Hello...
Onwa: *sits on the end of the bed, head in hands slightly, thinking*
(I like the rose Soph.)
(Do you watch sports, Sophia? Have you ever watched sports? Or anything competitive? Anything at all?)
(I am a little less favourable.)
Liliana: I believe it may be a good idea to sleep in the same room.
(Hey, Jaimie! :)
(Hello)
(I do not watch sports, Tia. Watching it is pointless. However I did used to play hockey when I was a teenager. I believe patriotism is ridiculous, therefore inter-country sporting events do not interest me, nor do I associate myself with any club or individual. So no, I have not.)
(*rolls eyes* I think it's pretty..
Hey Kas.)
*frowns, chewing her lip*
Hmm..well..I'm not sleeping anytime soon either way so..
*looks at Beth and Claire*
What do you two say?
(Kas is here?)
(Hello, Chloe.)
(Hello person I am dubbing Pet because petitte because little.)
(CHloe?)
(*hugs everyone*)
Bethany: I think it might be safer?
Claire: I agree... But I don't know... It might be a little cramped?
Liliana: At least you can have your own bed.
(*hugs Pet back*)
(Apologies if I am mistaken.)
Where will you and Onwa be sleeping? I doubt five can fit in the bed...even a king size..well, perhaps..
Onwa: *starts falling asleep while sat up having had too much magic and energy*
(no...you aren't wrong Soph
im embracing my true self
Pet? really?)
(Yes. Pet. Petitte. Little. I refuse to call you shallow. You aren't shallow.)
(Hello. You're not shallow. Ssh... *nods*)
(@Soph I meant anything competitive. Even if it's a few marines during target practice trying to see who's a better marksman.)
(thank you, but I am shallow
*groans* my whole body hurts
I was sick at the concert yesterday
I ate too much mcdonalds
a large 6 nugget meal and almost another twenty nuggets
I am stupid)
Parasite: *she smiles, appearing before Onwa in her dream* Hello again.
Liliana: Our room is big enough for more than one bed. Perhaps three?
Claire: I... Don't really want my own bed?
(I have seen competitive things - as you mentioned, but I never watched them purposefully. Competition does not interest me much.)
(*hugs Chloe*
You aren't shallow..)
DreamOnwa: *blinks, frowning*
*sighs and mutters about using too much magic*
Two beds will work..
(*hugs* you don't know me )
(Maybe not, but still..)
(All Time Low? You Me At Six? *hugs little*)
(yes, they were who I went to see
loads of swearing
condom balloons everywhere
groovy
I loved the support act 'walk the moon'
this is them
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JCLY0Rlx6Q)
(I can be shallow apparently)
(@Little *hugs gently*)
(I can be a bitch apparently, doesn't mean I name myself little miss bitch.)
(@Little you're not shallow. *nods*)
(im just embracing what I am *huggles kas gently*)
(*cuddles Chloe, raising an eyebrow*)
Parasite: Do you see how I can split your family apart so effortlessly?
Liliana: Then please accompany me to our bedroom.
(you...didn't have to change your name. *cuddles*)
DreamOnwa: Yes, I see..you target the weak to scare the strong.
*nods and stands, offering Beth and Claire a hand up each*
(You're not a bitch, Jaimie.)
(I would say you aren't, but just like I said above, I don't know you that well
but from what I can see, you aren't a bitch)
(I know.
OHHHH It's a lady with a gun! Sophia's picture confused me xD)
(*shrugs*
And from what I can see, you aren't shallow.)
(if you say so...
and what did you think it was? *raises an eyebrow*)
(Chloe, you are not shallow, you are the kindest most amazing person I know)
(I had no idea xD just an energy blob!)
(Hey Jacko!)
(Hello Jai, how art thou?)
(Jack....thank you *huggles tightly* how art thou? my phone is restarteing so I said on twitter
what did you do?!
oh right, I thought you may have mistaking it for a phallic object...)
(I'm not so bad. You?)
(I mean it Chloe *huggles tightly* You are the kindest person ever and you are perfect.
I hit my arm on a door, I can be so stupid at times)
(Yes, my picture is a woman with a gun. A sniper rifle, admittedly, which is hardly my type of weapon, but nevertheless.
Jaimie, you are in no way, shape or form a bitch. Just compare yourself to me. You are nicer, kinder and more friendly - and therefore not a bitch.)
Parasite: It is a useful tactic. Is this an admission of your weakness?
Bethany: *she grasps Silente's hand, pulling herself up*
Claire: *she shakes her head and climbs to her feet* I don't need help. *smiles*
(I am ok thanks Jai, a little tired)
(*huggles tightly* thank you
and you aren't stupid *kisses your arm better*)
(Don't let him hurt you Chloe, please, for me.
Thank you, I can be at times though)
(I wont, I promise
no you aren't)
(I wont, I promise
no you aren't)
(*rolls eyes and cuddles Soph*)
Onwa: Everyone has a weakness.
*rolls eyes, smiling*
Of course big girl.
*gestures for them to go*
(Thank you *huggles tightly*
I can be, I cant deny it)
(that's why im here, to deny it *huggles tightly*)
(Awwwww, thank you *huggles tightly*)
(*cuddles Jaimie back* So your name is not accurate.)
Parasite: All mortals have a weakness.
Liliana: *she leads the way to the bedroom, seeing Onwa sleeping* *she nudges her gently*
Bethany: *she follows Liliana, taking Silente and Claire's hands*
*Her legs are sore again*
DreamOnwa: No, everyone has a weakness. Immortal or mortal.
Onwa: *falls onto her side on the bed, mumbling, still asleep*
*squeezes Beth's hand gently*
*frowns at Onwa being asleep*
*sighs*
Yey..
(*hugs Noelle gently*)
(*huggles tightly* it is true, my sweetheart)
(Hello Adra)
(Thank you Chloe love *huggles tightly*)
(*huggles Adra*)
(Hello, Adrasdos.)
Parasite: I do not have a weakness.
Liliana: *she shakes Onwa*
Bethany: *she hugs Silente, nudging her a little*
(*smiles and huggles tightly* you are going to make me go grey prematurely)
(*smiles and huggles tightly* I am sorry Chloe)
DreamOnwa: Everyone does.
*frowns and smiles*
Goodbye.
Onwa: *blinks, yawning*
*looks up at Liliana groggily*
*rolls eyes and hugs her back*
I know, behave.
(because I am dick and a dope,
(I know I am )
I've decided I should just leave the blog permanently
Because you'll all be happy to see the back of me
So yeah
I'll still email though
I'm not giving that up
So yeah
Maybe see you in later life
I don't know
Anyway
Goodbye
*disappears for good* )
(first person to say anything mean about me now that I'm going for good I'll break your legs, I promise you that (I don't break promises) )
(*smiles and huggles tightly* I cant be mad at you)
(*sighs* byii Rhos
you didn't have to leave
Liliana: *she starts to give Onwa energy* Are you alright? Was the parasite there?
(Thank you Chloe *huggles tightly*)
(I wouldn't be happy to see the back of you, but its your choice)
(Rhos... stay with us...)
(*huggles tightly* anytime Jacko)
(Goodbye, Garrett.)
(I shall depart now, bye)
(Bye Rhos.. *waves and cuddles*)
Onwa: *nods*
She was there. Bragging about being powerful and about us being weak..I'm sorry for falling asleep..
It's fine. We all need sleep..
(byii sweetie)
Liliana: *she continues to give her energy* It is fine. I am just glad that you are safe.
Bethany: We do... But we... Can't?
... Should I call my mother?
Onwa: *stands up and hugs her*
What can she do..?
(*listens to shut up and dance*
*taps foot to the beat*
*desperately wants to dance*)
(Dance Chloe dance!)
(*cant hold it in*
*starts dancing*
*alone*)
Liliana: *she hugs her back, creating a bed at the other side of the room for Claire, Bethany and Silente*
Bethany: She could do something... Light maybe?
Onwa: I'm sorry..
*shakes head*
Lets not drag her into this..
*walks to the bed and flops down on it*
*mumbles*
I could sleep anyway..
(*listens to this*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z_vEuA3IK8)
*Stretches and pulls*
*Canyons stay in her skin*
*Cries softly*
*Feels ill from the lack of food, and goes to her appt with Dr. c*
(...read this
http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/34-year-old-Swansea-man-killed-Bath-tipper-truck/story-26002124-detail/story.html#qKWjv5lzHGY9eksF.01)
Liliana: What for?
Bethany: I think it's the right thing to do...
Onwa: Killing Bethany.
Ask Liliana.
(ill be off now, me thinks
email is open
so is facebook
so contact me if you want ^^)
(Bye Chloe.. *cuddles*)
Liliana: You didn't. It was the parasite.
Bethany: *she nods, walking to Liliana* I... *she sighs* I'm sorry for interrupting... But I'd like to say thank you for saving me...
Liliana: It is no problem. What are sisters for?
Bethany: That's... nice... Why are you being nice?
Liliana: I am attempting to make up for the thousand years in which I spent being a bad sister to you.
Bethany: ... Thank you... I suppose I have some making up to do too...
Anyway... I was wondering if I should get my mother involved?
Liliana: Perhaps that may be a good idea. Gods are immune to the parasites.
Onwa: *decidedly keeps quiet, opting to watch*
*motions for Onwa's attention*
Onwa: *tilts head and walks over*
Yes?
Yes, Rhos *in a sarcastic tone* You're such a horrible person! *normal* Take care, okay? Watch out for the dynamite sticks.
-Zaf
(Hey Zaffy!)
Claire: Hi, Onwa.
Bethany: Right. Then I'll call her. It's just that... I'm kind of worried?
Liliana: Me too. Parasites are powerful. Do not worry, however. I will look after you.
Onwa: *nods at Claire*
Small one.
*sighs* Its Claire..
*shakes head*
We should..probably..
Onwa: Kiss and make up? We'll never be friends Silente. Understand I'm doing as I'm doing for Liliana, not out of any care for you. I will stay away from you and you away from me. Deal?
Claire: My name is Claire... But... Why can't you both just be friends? I mean... Bethany is with Silente and Liliana is with Onwa... That makes you both practically family. And then there's the fact that you shared a mind for... a while... And there's the whole not wanting to die which is kind of common ground, right?
Bethany: So... how are you?
Liliana: *she smiles* Good, yourself?
Bethany: I... As well as can be expected, considering I just died...
Onwa: *looks at Claire with solver eyes for a long while*
Because she has suppressed me my entire life, and always portrayed me as a bad person with no heart.
I enjoyed being in control.
Onwa: And you think I didn't enjoy having control too?
I..well of course you di-
Onwa: The one time we agreed was when you were insane and control was shared.
*waves* -Zaffy
(*hugs Zaffy*
Hello.)
Sigh. I'm sleepy for some reason but I had a delay so I had two hours of sleep.
-Zaf
I'll be on as soon as I get to school....
(Good morning, Danni. Okay!)
(Hmm... sleepy. Whatcha doing, Zaffy?)
actually... I think I might be here for a bit...
Hi RTG
Claire: But now you're free. And now you can show everyone what heart you have. But... You wouldn't have done any differently in her position. This is because she didn't give you power. But you wouldn't have given her power. So please stop complaining, and just try and get along? You know how each other's minds work... Use it to form a bond?
Liliana: I understand, do not worry.
Bethany: Right... Yeah. I'll go and call my mother.
(Hey.
*provides everyone warmth*
:)
Onwa: *grunts, watching Claire*
*looks at Silente*
How do you live with her?
I'm usually not wrong around her so she can't correct me.
*grins*
Onwa: *frowns more*
Hmm..
(*abuses the warmth privileges happily*)
(*is happy to provide warmth*)
*snuggles into the warmth*
Claire: And now you're both ganging up on me. Right. *she pokes them both after every word* Just try and get along. No nasty remarks. Just try.
Bethany: *louder* I'm going to call my mother...
Onwa: *frowns more*
It's poking me.
*laughs and nods at Beth*
Okay..
*smirks and makes Claire float, turning her upside down*
Onwa: *does the same to Silente*
AHH!
Oh!!! I found a cuddly Aussie. *steals Rose*
Claire: ... It? Really? *her eyes glow white and Onwa twists upside down also, spinning around like a drill*
Phaestra: *she appears in a flash of light which solidifies into her form, looking around at her surroundings* I was not aware that this realm existed. *she tilts her head at Claire, Silente and Onwa* Why are you all upside down?
(*hugs Danni, Zaffy, Jaimie and Sophia*) (but only if Sophia wants a hug)
*screams for a split second but cuddles back*
Hi...
Onwa: Ah!
*laughs slightly*
*blinks at Phaestra*
That was for a reason.
*grins at Phae*
Hey mother in law! We're upside for steer relief.
*nods*
*makes Claire spin like a drill too*
Onwa: *frowns slightly*
Mother in law?
(*hugs Kas*)
I am quite full of surprises, my love.
(I do not want a hug, Tia.)
Phaestra: Given that Silente is in a relationship with Bethany, who is my daughter, that would make me the equivalent of a mother in law, would it not?
Bethany: Mother... Minerve has sent a Parasite after us. It... killed me... For a little while. But I'm fine now. But it's still... around.
Claire: Okay, now I feel sick.
Onwa: You aren't married are you?
*sets Claire down upright*
Onwa: *tilts her head at not being blamed for Bethany's death*
Bethany: No... We're not married.
Phaestra: I see. Parasites are powerful beings. I will, however, be able to sort out the problem. But you need to accompany me to my realm for me to do so.
Onwa: Then it would not be in law..
Onwa..set me down please..
Onwa: *sets her upright, waiting for Claire to set her down*
Okay..
Claire: *her eyes fade to normal and Onwa spins the normal way around before dropping on the floor*
Phaestra: So if you could all kindly link arms.
Onwa: *lands lightly*
*takes Liliana's hand*
*takes Claire and Beth's hand, leaving Beth to take Liliana's hand*
I have not yet seen a link to the most recent unfilled post, so I am providing one here.
https://www.blogger.com/comment.g?postID=199058676468297273&blogID=1104475307058729066&isPopup=true&page=13
(The page Alastair found in link form.)
(Thank you, Alastair.)
(And thank you, Jaimie.)
Bethany: *she takes Phaestra's hand*
Liliana: *she does likewise, squeezing Onwa's hand a little*
Phaestra: *they vanish in a flash of light, reappearing in her realm*
(I will be back soon.)
Onwa: *squeezes her hand back, shifting closer*
*blinks, rubbing her eyes slightly*
*grins*
I'm getting better at balancing..
You are welcome.
That you are, Loki. But you terrified me.
*curls up in his arms*
Maybe we're satellites...
Orbiting each other
Destined to never touch,
Close
And farther than life.
Maybe the canyons and ridges
Of me will never
Know your kindness..
Maybe I'll never be saved..
(Noelle... :/)
(I am back.)
Bethany: It took me two hundred years to get used to it... Balance isn't exactly my thing.
Phaestra: It is done. Would you like to see it?
I love you, Noelle.
*hugs Noelle*
*isn't really here - is pretty much vanishing to go to sleep now*
*grins, squeezing Beth's hand*
Onwa: Its done? That easily? ..I would like to see it.
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