Friday, August 10, 2012

NZ

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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Alastair Cruciatus said...

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

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(The page Alastair found in link form.)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Thank you, Alastair.)

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(And thank you, Jaimie.)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

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.)

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Onwa: *squeezes her hand back, shifting closer*

*blinks, rubbing her eyes slightly*
*grins*
I'm getting better at balancing..

Alastair Cruciatus said...

You are welcome.

Jophiel said...

That you are, Loki. But you terrified me.

*curls up in his arms*

Noelle said...

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..

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Noelle... :/)

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

(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?

Alastair Cruciatus said...

I love you, Noelle.

Star Inkbright said...

*hugs Noelle*

*isn't really here - is pretty much vanishing to go to sleep now*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

*grins, squeezing Beth's hand*

Onwa: Its done? That easily? ..I would like to see it.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*kisses Rose's cheek*

Jophiel said...

*sighs and hides her face in his chest*

I said that we shouldn't be doing this. We really shouldn't... It goes against what I tried to do...

You're a meanie.

*smiles playfully up at him*

A big meanie.

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

Bethany: *she squeezes Silente's hand back*

Phaestra: Here I have infinite power and, as such, can do anything.
*an image of the parasite can be seen in front of them*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Onwa: Mm..
*tilts her head at the image*
*nods, satisfied*
*loops an arm around Liliana's waist*
I wouldn't mind returning now.


*rolls eyes*

Commander Sophia Keating (N7 Operative and Council Spectre) said...

Liliana: Hm... And why ever would that be?

Noelle said...

*Breathes out slowly*

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

Onwa: *smirks slightly, eyes shimmering*
We promised our people a feast, did we not? And your attire promised me a little fun



Ew ew ew!
*covers Claire's ears*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I know I am *laughs*

Alastair Cruciatus said...

*hugs Noelle*

Jophiel said...

I just thought I'd remind you, especially before I did this.

*leans up and kisses him gently*

I miss you...

Noelle said...

*Closes her eyes* I feel like a deflated balloon.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*kisses her back, keeping gentle* I do miss you...

Jai (Silente Tempest - St Of Sinners) said...

(*watches Noelle and Alastair, not wanting to interrupt, just wanting to show acknowledgedment and send happy thoughts Noelle's way*)

Jophiel said...

*smiles back and pulls away, resting her head on his shoulder*

I'm sorry...

Alastair Cruciatus said...

Is there anything I can do to help you feel better?

Trip Castalan, Lord of The Hobbits, The Fourth Most Popular Folk/Parody Banana Thief In The Land said...

*crawls from hidey hole**pokes Adwa**returns to hidey hole*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

I understand....

Jophiel said...

You don't, because I barely understand...

Tanya Halcyon (Kas) said...

(Btw, you forgot to ded an earlier page, Jai.)

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*kisses her cheek* I know that women think differently, you had your reasons.

Jophiel said...

I do, and I regret doing what I did...

But I can't put them in danger.

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Rose....I feel that you are just over reacting. You have so many trained warriors who can easily fend off enemies...they're safer with you and I.

Noelle said...

I dunno

Jophiel said...

I just... I don't want to risk it...

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

You know either way, they'll be in danger, Rose. With you and I and them....we hold a better chance. Kari constantly cries for you...she won't let Zan or Frigga help her. Leif is very upset.

Jophiel said...

My poor Kari... I want to see them...

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

They're home...I'll take you there?

Jophiel said...

Please.

*takes his hand and holds it to her lips*

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

*takes her up to Asgard, and to the twins*

Leif: Dad?

Kari: Mommy came!!!

Jophiel said...

*runs forward and scoops Kari into her arms*

Sweetie, I'm here...

Zanida Laufeydottir Queen of Asgard (Zafira Kerias) said...

Kari: You came home!!! Daddy told us you would!!

Leif: You did come....

Jophiel said...

*Kneels on the ground and pulls Leif to her*

Of course I'm here... I'm here...

Jophiel said...

I've got to go...)

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