I'm back home for a bit before my last weekend away, and I've spent today wandering around the house staring blankly at things. It's only when I'm back for a few days that I start to decompress and behave normally, so it looks like I'll have to wait a while for that to happen...
My few days in Ireland were awesome, as usual. I signed in Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Drogheda and Cork. The Cork signing was probably the longest, because I haven't been there in a while, but everywhere there were enthusiastic readers laden down with books. Some truly bizarre and cool people.
Then I had a few days off before my event at the Mountains to the Sea festival, where I chatted on stage with Dave from Eason bookshops about movies that have influenced the series, and we even got to show clips.
Dave showed bits from Starship Troopers (awesome!) and A Nightmare Before Christmas (amazing!) and It's a Wonderful Life (uhm... what?)
I showed a few trailers for a few things, but I don't think I'll tell you what they were... In fact, it might make an interesting blog post, discussing these movies and showing clips... Oh goody, I've worked out what I'm going to be talking about next time!
I headed over to the UK on Friday- just in time to experience the heat- where I signed in Southampton, Bournemouth, Dulwich and Bluewater in London. Last year, I was signing in Bluewater for four hours. I figured there was no way I'd be signing for any more than that this time. Five hours later, I had changed my tune. From people coming in costume- I'm thinking of a skeleton morph suit in particular here-
to people who had made their own Skulduggery T-shirts (and a certain tall blonde with the most awesome T-shirt ever, festooned as it was with lines from the books)-
there was no chance of my smile ever dipping. It's the sheer enthusiasm and energy of the people who turn up to get their books signed that energises me every single time.
And the hugs...
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Thank you, Star, getting pushed into a lake seven minutes after I woke up is exactly what I wanted to do this morning.
*laughs and climbs out*
How are you, Ink?
*wishes he was pushed in the lake*
I'M GREAT. You?
Wet.
And-
No, just wet.
Awww, poor you. I AM DRY! *dances around smirking at edge of lake*
*trips over stone and falls over into the water*
*why can't I fall in the lake*
*laughs*
Now I'm good.
Why can't I fall n the lake *pout*
Star, you have the battle pack? Me too. I was laughing so freaking hard at the photos... Me and my sister made up nicknames for some of them
Ghastly - Gorilla
Gordon - The Clown
Hollow Man - Flaming eyeballs
Scapegrace - the Stupid Card
Ravel - Mr Barbie
Gallow - Mrs Barbie
I think we had more names for them, but I can't remember.
*sighs and shocks Eden so he falls into the lake*
Happy now?
*stands up, spits out a mouthful of water, and glares at Sparkles*
Any one who has the cards should try to imiate the characters when they play. It's hilarious.
Oh, yes, one more thing to do:
SPARKY! *tackles*
*expects the tackle and shocks her as she hits me*
Hello, Val.
*laughs irl* Nice names, Ivy!
Yeah *splashes around in the water on the pigs back * (it's an Irish saying)
I think I'm going to take a photo of me imitating each character, then I'll find some way to show all you people. It'll be hilarious.
Okay I would like to see that
Oh, Val...
*frowns* That could be hard. Only two people I know irl have read the books, and that includes me.
In my old school no one knew about them but now almost a quarter of the lass know about and have read them
Meh. I'm such a bad minion. D:
When I left my elementary school, practically the entire grade below me read the books... And the grade below that... And below that...
Someone even dyed their hair blonde because they liked Tanith best.
No you aren't.
I'm not I'm a good minion please grace us good and faithful minions with your presence oh golden god
*mutters something about grammar being important*
. . . I KNOW it feels like I'm continuously going, but I gtg. :(
FOURS!
*mutters something about iPad keypads being so messed up punctuation is a pain in the ass*
Bye Ink!
Um, hate to burst your bubble there, Eden, but I am on an iTouch, so...
Damn it well it's annoying that the Maths signs and punctuation are on different pages
So?
I only type with one finger.
And I'm doing two other things right now.
Punctuation makes the world go round!
But, I see where you're coming from, do I have one request.
Full stops. It's just a double tap of the space bar.
Please use full stops.
Okay. I. Can. Do. Full. Stops.
*arches eyebrow*
Are you trying to be funny?
Why. Yes. I. Am.
No one likes a smart ass Eden.
I'm assuming you do English in school, when you come on here, write like you would in your English class.
Your amongst writers.
Please and thank you! XD
It's not working.
Hey em, and for you certainly.
Ah, Em.
I could use...
Actually, we do have someone like you at school.
Three or four more of people like you at school.
Sorry Sparks, my brain turned off for like half a second lol
What are you saying to me??
Cheers Eden mate, we would much appreciate it and plus it saves you a lot of grief.
There is a grammar guy at my school yes he's read the books and he's my best friend
I'm saying that you're a peacemaker.
Exactly, you keep the peace when all of us fight.
*frowns*
We wouldn't have to keep peace if SOME people *cough EDEN cough* knew how to be decent all the time.
OH!!!
I get you now!
Why thank you lol
Well just stick to your English class rules on here Eden and you'll do just fine.
Hey, has anyone seen Brave?? I haven't seen him since the Ball!
Neither have I, I hope what star was saying hasn't happened to him, he might've been annoying but he was my little buddy.
You mean Stilskin Brave or something like that? I haven't seen him around lately. (And to be honest, I never really understood what he was saying...)
I'm sorry if I'm not decent all the time val * heartfelt *. But I'm not as bad as you think, it just turns out bad whenever I take a chance and taking chances is fun
You've insulted Flame every single time he's on.
That seems as bad as I think.
I did he was just a ten year old talking to people a couple of years older than him, so of course we all thought he was immature
He what?
Flame is thirteen...
I think Eden's talking about Brave.
I'm really confused.
I think it's because there aren't enough commas coming from one end of this conversation.
I didn't know about his folks, I left as soon as he said that. I wish I could rewind time but I can't I didn't know about the name incident I didn't know he would take it so seriously
Well, you knew you were being rude. You were trying to piss him off, and you did. But why did you try to do it in the first place? I get irritated very easily on a regular basis but I don't say anything to be incredibly rude. I just suggest that fact that someone's bothering me.
Val...
I have to agree Eden.
You have been pretty insulting to Flame.
You can't come on here and insult veteran Minions.
You're only a newbie and you have to be just as respectful to those who were here before you as to the ones coming in behind you.
Yes, Sparky?
'Veteran minions'?
That sounds cool.
Have I come at a bad time...?
Val, calm down a little, k?
No need for another war.
*nods* My one year Blogland anniversary is on Monday :D
It's not a war. I'm stating the obvious.
No you're fine Missy
Just straightening out a few misunderstandings that's all.
It's just how I was raised. In my family you learn to be thick skinned or just leave when conversations start, and to tell you I felt really bad about it, and something else happened so I got really low and I was halfway out the window before I could calm myself down
Well, sorry if I was being a little mean about it.
Just... try to think about how someone's going to react before you post your comment, okay?
Kay
*takes a deep breath*
Well here's a tip that helps me.
If you feel yourself building up on the inside, count from ten backwards, then re-read what someone just said and start to answer slowly.
That way you give yourself time to just find your feet and reply in a firm but calm manner.
Kay
*takes another deep breath and rethinks whole life *
Oh, okay... :)
Okay, Eden, much as I want you to feel better, don't be a drama queen.
Yeah no drama bitches here...
That's Val's job as you can see lol
*grins *
Hmm... I know most of you guys. Maralie Charm told me about you. Do you know her? :)
*arches an eyebrow*
Yeah I've talked to maralie a few times
Your a fellow Iriminion Eden, I'm gonna have the craic with you.
Just watch your mouth and remember your English class rules and you might do well here young fella lol
I know Maralie, yeah.
Kay * grins *
I am an Iriminion :D WOOOOO IRELAND.
Hey... that got me thinking. Isn't it ironic that 'You'll Never Beat The Irish' was the song for the Euro 2012, and we were the first team to get eliminated? 0.0
Wait, Em, what do you mean by, 'That's Val's job, as you can see'?
I'm more random than Maralie >:) You ain't seen nothin' yet...
I know, but it was an inspirational song.
*looks at Missy*
You've got no idea how insane I am...
I'm way more insane than - *pounces singing 'American Idiot*
Ah would you stop!!
We need to strip the whole Irish team and start again. It just is not working and we're making a holy show of ourselves every time we walk onto the pitch.
Give me f**king rugby any day!!
*looks shifty*
Nothing you need to worry about Val LOVE CHU!!!
Maralie will kill me when she hears that I've been saying that :D
Really, you want to get into a crazy fight with a smart person.
Biggest mistake ever, rule one, never get into a crazy competition with a smart person.
Well, I'm so insane that I manage to trip on air, dissect innocent toys, cut them limb from limb, decapitate dolls, drive nails through their heads, make a lizard of my favourite author and many other things.
The team of 92 was the best team in Irish soccer history
*gives Em the crazy look*
You are very confusing.
Missy... back away from Val now.
She knows what she is not doing and you don't want to get in a random battle with her.
Walk away with your dignity, it'll be less painful for you lol
Ah, you see val it's not what I do that's crazy it's what I can do and say that's crazy.
We really need a better Irish team. We are TERRIBLE. If only Brendan Cummins could play rugby, we'd be the best team in the world.
Oh, did I say? Brendan Cummins is Maralie's cousin. And he plays for Tipp. He gave me a teddy bear WITH A TIPP JERSEY ON IT! :D
Eden, Misst, don't get into a crazy-off with Val.
She sang a song about Napoleon to me.
*Looks at Emerald* I NEVER back away from a random fight... EVER.
Eden, I'm way crazier than you so don't bother trying to beat me in that particular contest.
And if what you say is crazy, I can't tell, because I can hardly read it...
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to get into a drinking fight with Gustavus Adolphus 17th century Swedish king
No, I haven't, because I don't intend to drink.
TWINKLE TWINKLE LIAM PAYNE NIALL HARRY LOUIS ZAYN ONE DIRECTION ARE MY LIFE I AM HARRY'S FUTURE WIFE TWINKLE TWINKLE LIAM PAYNE NIALL HARRY LOUIS ZAYN
I need more Mr. Freezes...
*claps applauding misses song*
*covers ears*
ICK! ONE DIRECTION! GROSS!
(By the way, I know where one of them live because my friend made me find his address. She spazzed out. I laughed in her face.)
Have you ever thought what it would be like to mummify skulduggery with his facade on and what it would feel like
OH JESUS ONE DIRECTION HAS BEEN MENTIONED!!
I think I'm gonna puke!
YAY I LOVE MY NEW SONG
*attacks Val* WHERE DO THEY LIVE TELL ME OR I SHALL KILL YOU.
*pauses* Well, virtually.
TELL MEEEEEEE PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ooh blue Mr. Freeze! Ahahaha that rhymed! :D ♫♪
I dedicate this page to death rose as always
...
Eden, did you just multi-post for first!?
*looks at Missy*
If I tell you, will you admit to the fact that I am clearly more insane than you?
Damn. I wanted to dedicate :( ARGH. *chews Mr. Freeze*
*looks at Sparky* Yes, he did. Clearly, some people don't know the rules for first.
Val - Hmmmmmm mmmmmm ammmm ahhhhhh wellllllll ummmmmm ermmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm blarrghhhhhhhhhhh who's address is it first?
Well excuse me if the rules were not given to me but anyway did anyone else have a ded in mind
*folds arms*
That is disgusting.
The Irish one. Whatever his name is. I think it starts with an 'N'.
Blarney would be ten times cooler, if he wore clothes and sang rock music
DRAMA IS MY THING OKAY.
NO STEALING IT.
Hello, btw.
Sorry that's supposed to be blarney and his name is Niall
Yes!!!
I dedicate this page to no mentioning of One Direction.
NOTHING!!!
Eden, you aren't allowed to multiple post for first because it's cheating and it wastes our comment space.
Those are simple rules.
And I'm fairly certain you've been told that a few times, at least.
Hey Luce, wazzup
Nialler! Niallllllllyyyyyyyy! OH MY GOSHNESSS IT WAS HIS BIRTHDAY he was nineteen! :D It has to be Mullingar, right? The address?
Lu!
*hugs her*
Please, take me somewhere sane...
Sorry Emerald, but I have to find out this address :3
Hello Luciana :)
Not at all, nobody mentioned rules at all except for - and I think Luce remembers this incident - the no calling Blogland your domain.
Did you ever hear the song Beggin?
"Beggin, beggin you, put your lovin' hand out baby."?
Yeah.
THAT is stuck in my head.
It's actually quite catchy... ♪♫
Missy, I don't know this guy's full name so I can't get his address for you.
No, have you heard the song terrible things, it's sung by Mayday Parade.
It's Niall Horan, I think.
Nope, never heard of it Eden.
Beggin, beggin - damn. Stop. Ciara. STOP. GET THAT SONG OUTTA YOUR HEAD.
Well okay then, to be true I hadn't heard it since last week.
Niall Horan <3
I personally prefer Harry or Liam.
But only because they're, like, English. And they have a cute accent. And they have cool hair :)
That's great missy, I personally prefer 90s rock to most modern things except maroon 5.
Damn again. Where did I put my phone. Where did I - aha. Who is texting me... Oh my God Laura, for the damned last time, STOP TEXTING ME!!!!!!
Send.
*tries not to laugh about their hair* *fails*
Harry or whatever looks like a mushroom.
Okay, somebody accidentally multiposted
SORRY FOR POOFING. *HUGS ALL*
I WANTED TEA. AND I ENDED UP GOING DIZZY SO I HAD TO SIT DOWN :(
He looks gorgeous. I actually prefer Liam. Mara likes Harry. Seriously... she has four posters of him on her wall :o
Harry talks slow... he's like, "I liiiike tooooo eaaaaat chiiiiineeeese fooooooooood."
It's okay Luce, we had a scintillating conversation about One Direction.
I multiposted by mistake :L My stupid laptop is acting up and I only got it last week.
He looks like a mushroom.
I'm back now, though.
WITH TEA.
TEA IS AMAZING. XD
I've had my laptop for nearly three years and it doesn't act up online but loads of the files are corrupted.
I'm not using it now, now I am using my iPad
Yes... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA my friend just texted me this (she lives in Dublin)
My brother just told me this: Whenever he gets angry at mum, he doesn't yell "I hate you mum!" or slam the door. He goes into his room quietly and flicks the lights on and off. That's right, raise that woman's electricity bill xD
Oh gosh. That is a great idea...
http://www.eircomphonebook.ie/q/name/detail/IE_1141241486A606060606060626E60606C6E_1/
Here you go, Maralie. Now you can stalk people. Like a creeper.
*glances at Sparky, knowing what she thinks about that*
Unlike me.
Dammit, I said Maralie, didn't I? I meant Missy.
*facepalm*
Val - YOU LOOK LIKE A MUSHROOM!
Luciana - Yes, tea is wonderful. As is tea with sugar.
Eden - I must have a bad laptop then... :o
I don't drink tea or coffee, my Mom doesn't want me to drink them till I'm 15.
How-Dee-Doo-Dee People of Blogland.
Val - yes, you did say Maralie. But it is fine. I shall get over it *cries in the corner*
*nods at Val then pushes her in the lake and hides in my treehouse*
Eden - Tea is meant to be bad for your teeth or something... so I drink water afterwards.
What type of laptop do you have?
*scowls in the lake*
*screams a ton of bubbles and leaps out*
SEA HAG!
Heyo um... Ahh, FreakFan.
I'm very sorry to disturb you people but have you seen my llama anywhere?? I think he may have been chasing the remnants . . . . I've been training him to eliminate them, you see.
Oh, and Val, I just installed a hall of mirrors in my treehouse.
Which I am hiding in.
*walks around, bumping into walls*
Dammit.
I'M GONNA STARVE!!!
Yes. I'm very proud of my name :D
Hello freak fan, note to self put picture of myself, my brother and Derek up as profile pic.
Hey! Llamaness what signing were you at?
Eden - an Acer... it's okay.
Oooooh, hall of mirrors can I see.
Hahahaha YES!!!!! OMG Derek was - IS - awesome, isn't he??
Oh I was at the Albany signing in New Zealand. :D Any other Kiwi's on??
I have been training Harry Styles to kill Remnants. So far so good...
Hey maya, wazzup
Missy- I have a dell Inspiron mini, it's okay but no cd drive. How is someone so obsessed with downloading music supposed to survive?
I am an Iriminion so no. Sorry :L
THAT'S THE ONE I WAS AT!
And so was Dew.
*sobs* I wasn't at any signings...
Stupid America.
Eden - OH MY GOSH! You better get a CD drive quickly, somehow... :0
Val - *hugs* It's okay... here, take a waffle (>0.0>)#
I was at the Kilkenny signing, so yeah I'm an iriminion.
Woo. And Sparky can I please see the hall of mirrors? I won't break anything.
America's FULL of famous awesome people though!!! Like Russell T Davies...
Yeah but, European authors are better.
OMG were you seriously at that signing?? I was 2nd in line :D And I got all my books signed. And I got to knuckle bomb him :D
*leaps into Sparky's tree house*
*ends up in the hall of mirrors*
AH! MY REFLECTION!
*smashes the mirrors and frowns at hands that are now bleeding*
I got to knuckle bomb him too, he recognised me from the blog, I was in heaven
I was 15th in line!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
VAL!!!
No Eden, you may not enter my tree house.
*trips over feet onto Val*
Stop breaking my house!
Awwww, well I'll build my own tree house.
I'VE NOT YET MET DEREK.
BUT I WILL.
IT'S ON MY BUCKET LIST.
AND DEREK SHALL SIGN MY ARM. C: IHOPEANYWAY.
Anyone here read Abraham Lincoln vampire hunter?
OW! SPARKY!
*pushes her off* *stands up and falls on glass shards*
OW!
I've decided to make a log fort instead. * begins chopping down trees*
..........No I have not read that
Hey Val where we're you your last post was yesterday (in Irish time)
It's quite good, despite how weird the title sounds.
*after I have cleared a sufficient area of forest I begin sticking the poles in the ground, forming a high palisade *
Hmmm
Llamaness? did you see a group (me, my sister, my friend, my friend's sister and my friend's sisters friend) discussing soul-sucking kittens?
*after the palisade is finished I begin building the club house, which has a hall of mirrors and a bouncy castle*
*installs the karaoke system which holds a terabyte of songs, then installs the barbed wire and machine gun nests that forms its boundary*
Anybody here?
Hello * voice echoes*
Heeeeeelllllllllooooooooo*voice echoes*
Did somebody say... Bouncy castles?
*breaks into Edens bouncy castle*
*sits down and twiddled thumbs*
I am wearing my Skulduggery-ish socks.
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