"Write a new blog post," they say. Like it's that easy. Like it's that simple.
And what if I have nothing to talk about? What if there is nothing I WANT to talk about? Don't I get a say in any of this? Doesn't my opinion MATTER?
And of course the Twitter people are nudging me. Every. Single. Day. I can't escape them. They're getting into my head.
They're in my DREAMS...
I'm all achey. I've had a long day and I'm tired. All I want to do is go to bed- and yet going to bed before 2 AM always seems like a waste of time. Like there's something I could be doing, some work I could be getting done...
33,000 words done on Book 8, by the way.
This time last year (January 6th) I started KOTW. I had been hideously delayed because of work to the house I'd been having done, and the deadline was fast approaching. So this year, having 33,000 words done by this stage is something of a relief. I am, of course, assuming that I can continue writing at the same rate. So, er, hopefully I can.
Wrote a cool scene yesterday. It involves Fletcher. It involves blood. It involves AWESOMENESS.
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I'm leaving now... Probably won't be on for the rest of the day...
I just made a Bloglandian leave.
What kind of sick person am I?
I'm actually crying. I'm just going to cry myself to sleep. Goodnight to everyone. X
What does it mean when you promise someone
That no matter how hard or whatever may come?
It means that I won't give in, won't give in, won't give in.
Oh. Bye.
Deth what is you're age?
[continues to sing and fades off into the sistance]
*distance
Bad bad evening on Blogland, me thinks.
Msd.
Oh god.
We just lost a minion. D:
*hugs everyone, more to gain comfort than give it* I feel so bad for Maleficant . . .
Death wait!
Honestly, if you trace it all back. This is, indirectly, at least partly my fault XD
So you can all stop blaming yourself because you're all perfect.
It's a sad day when we lose a Bloglandian. And it's always painful to do say. I can only hope B-J realises we're not all bad. We're just a tad messed up:3
I did this..
I made B-J leave.
Well, wasn't today just dandy. -_-
MARA. Maleficant was 100% right with the whole it's-nobody's-fault thing. It wasn't your fault.
Meh, now I'm crying. Don't worry. This means I care. That I'm crying is, in my mind, a good thing. The fact that a situation has caused me to cry is not of course a good thing, but yeah.
Mara? :(
If anyone at all wants terrible attempts to help, I'm your man. :)
Or your girl. Whatever.
Well, if you'd look at why she left, you'd probably not have such negative feelings towards yourself. Due to you being a rather intelligent and interesting person, Maralie, I would direct farther up in the page.
Lads this all started with a poxy argument over English...
And I started that.
But guys you've all made it out to be more then what it is, it was a petty argument that would have been resolved once I calmed down.
Now please, everyone calm down. Take deep breaths and just relax.
And don't worry about B-J, just give B-J time to cool off and relax and when everyone is in better form B-J might come back.
Please everyone... calm down.
Thanks Star. I might just take you up on that offer.
Yeah, now I really have to go.
Bye. I'm so sorry about today. :(
*hugs everyone*
*disappears*
Amen, Emmesh
*hug Mara* I only just came on, and I think I should tell you this; the truly horrible people don't think they're horrible. They always think they're in the right. Everyone who hates themselves are the truly good ones, because they're thinking about how you're affecting others. You're thinking about someone else when you're sad. How could you do that and think you're heartless?
Brave, please don't go! *kisses on the cheek*
My unerring cheerful attitude is rather odd.
On Blogland at least, I think I'm either delievering a speech, being cheerful, or not acting like myself.
Just because I appear cheerful doesn't mean I am so. Don't hate me for being cheerful. *pleading purple eyes*
Look. Life goes on. This has been a pretty terrible night. Actually, it was pretty, nice stars. But no amount of focusing on the losses we have suffered tonight, or the things we said wrong, or the pain caused, will magically make nothing bad have happened. We lost a minion tonight. We upset tons of people. Okay, bad. But it happened. It's not changing. Let's get over it. Put it out of our minds. Forge ahead.
I wrote the above after me telling myself basically the same thing and realising I should probably tell you the same . . .
Thanks Star, you're right. But I find it impossible to be me online.
OK, to take our minds off the subject, I kidnapped a dimensional Shunter and stole several buckets of glitter and glue. Anyone else want to come and decorate Mevolent's palace with me?
GUYS, SERIOUSLY, I WAS THE FIRST TO ARGUE WITH BRAVE ABOUT HIS ENGLISH AND SO YOU CAN ALL SHUT THE HELL UP ABOUT THAT.
MARA, YOU'RE PERFECT I DON'T CARE WHAT ANY OTHER DIMWIT BELIEVES.
EM, YOU'VE GOT A LOT TO SORT OUT AT THE MINUTE, DON'T TAKE THE BLAME FOR STOPPING ME FROM DOING SOMETHING WORSE! REMEMBER WHEN I TOLD SPARKY I HATED HER? ALL BECAUSE I WAS AN IDIOT.
I'M TYPING IN CAPS FOR A REASON BTW.
People are allowed to feel down. Nobody can be happy all of the time, especially when life is tough. Life is full of disappointments and struggles, people and things will try to make life difficult for you. Yet, your greatest foe lays within your soul. You are your own worst enemy, the fight has already begun, so take a side. Are you going to let the demon win, or are you going to take control?
People will lie, cheat, torture and hurt you, but you're stronger than that. All of you are. And you're my heroes... For being so perfect...
*sighs*
Life goes on we cant kill each other pver it
GROUP HUG!!!
:/ You can take me up on that offer as much as you want so long as you remember the 'terrible attempts' part!!!!!!! :)
FOURS MARA! :(
Und, bitte.
. . . Because apparently, in Switzerland at least, when someone says, "Danke," people usually say, "Bitte," back.
'Bitte' means please in german
Guys we need to show Derek we can handle pur problems without war dont give him reason to not post...
*hangs from tree*
YOU EVIL PEOPLE. YOU'VE DISTRACTED ME FROM WRITING. XD
I've changed my mind. The DWTS vitus doesn't kill people, it takes over their minds. Mind control and blah. :)
I NEED TO MAKE A STORY OUT OF THIS.
Anyway, anyone decorating Mevolent's palace in pink and purple glitter with me? And does anyone know where you can find giant My Little Poy wall stickers? I think Mevolent would like those
Anyway, anyone decorating Mevolent's palace in pink and purple glitter with me? And does anyone know where you can find giant My Little Poy wall stickers? I think Mevolent would like those
I mean My Little Pony
ANYONE?
ANYONE?
Stuff it, I guess no-one's on...
Sorry, Saph, I just went back to watching the comments again, which I shouldn't do, but I do.
Lol. I think Mevolent should meet the toothpaste pony, Colgate. He seriously needs free samples...
My Dimensional SHunter is getting grumpy. Everyone who wants to see Mevolent covered in glitter, come over now!
:/
I'm going to go... I, strangely, cannot be bothered with even Blogland at this moment... I must be incredibly tired and ill to feel like this...
Goodnight.
Okay, I really need to go now, because I'm in one of those moods, where I can't join in the conversation and just write depressing stuff, which isn't fair on those of you who actually have hard lives.
*hugs tightly to show that I really, honestly care* bye leni
Bye Luci *hugs*
No im not getting killed by Mevolent!
Sorry I have to go now, I'm going swimming with my friends. Luv ya all xxx
Oh my...Right, one comment.
B-J, I don't know if you read through the comments, but if you do, know that we aren't usually like this. We rarely have fights or arguments(Blogfights are completely different-we have THEM all the time), we are all friends, and usually everyone's nice to everyone. So don't leave, please. It's a sad, sad day when we lose a Minion.
and...
MARALIE LILY CHARM, DON'T YOU DARE SAY THAT ABOUT YOURSELF! You are amazing! No one is ashamed to know you! Why do you think i have a unicorn named after you, hmm? Because you're amazing. It wasn't your fault that B-J left.
And on a completely unrelated note, good luck with the X-Factor.
*I
*grins*
Mevolent's death wpuld make me happy
How did you contact him? My school library wants me too?!?!
Ok I'm just popping in and out quickly for now, but I wanted to say many of you seemed to like the idea of a collaborative faiths against/with Mevolent (whichever side you take is up to you), so I created a new blogger account. As soon as I get it working I'll post the username and password, and that way we will all be able to post. I have to run now, but- sound good? Also, I regret to say that I will most likely not be posting the next segment of my story tonight- I'm a lot busier than expected preventing my own personal Armageddon. But it will be up tomorrow night, promise!
Im scared for Book 8 im scared to see what will become of America :/
|hope something DOES happen to America for once, though.
Sounds interesting Aretha.
Hi.
While that WOULD be interesting, I doubt that is going to happen.
Greetings.
What? You know im most likely gonna be an Elder we just meed to hope Derek doesnt blpw up the country
You are most welcome.
Hi, all.
Good morning/afternoon/evening, Fabi.
Good morning/afternoon/evening to you as well.
Peenis.
Just, Peenis.
Please excuse me for a moment. I am attempting to unravel one of the mysteries surrounding recent technology.
Sharky!
*Tacklehugs*
Hi Death!
Wbd, trying to figure out where I put this poem thingy...
Greetings to Death.
How are you?!
As well as one could be expected to.
How do you speak so... fancy?
There is no way I could
Luck? Practice? 2o Blackbirds in a pie?
[Sigh] This computer has very bad manners. [Scowls. Stops scowling] I guess I shouldn't follow its example then.
Hi Kallie!
I'm attempting...
Thou art not as zany as once thought
Nope... That was bad...
*Goes looking for two blackbirds*
Hi Kal!
Just realized something the other day...
You're in Mortal Coil!
NO FAIR!
Okay...
*Comes back with two black birds*
Now a pie...
*Sigh*
Kallie, I think the glaring worked! [Gestures to computer. Realizes you can't see] I finally found it!
Be happy I didn't glare at it... It would have exploded.
Yes, I know that from experience...
*Smiles*
OOPS!
I disappeared. Hi Kal! you have to excuse me. Disappearing isn't always controllable.
Still, unfair!
Hi Thrust!
If it were capable of exploding, it probably would have exploded all on its own...
Oh, yay!
Now deds...
*Wonders off to think*
Hi Ms Rose!
Greetings, Thrust.
I can explode stuff!!
I have a pie, Death. I'm not sure there's room for any blackbirds in it, but you're welcome to it anyway.
Hello Thrust, Zaf!
Greetings from the insane mind of Zafira
I dedicate this page to the wonders of the Requiem Ball.
Most of us remember that, the first of September? It was definitely one of the better days of my life. What with all the dancing and falling... into... punch bowls...
*Laughs quietly*
Secondly, I dedicate to Sharky. I will never, ever, EVER master fancy speak. Oh, and you haven't been dedicated to in a while.
And Eden.. Well, for being Eden...
Greetings, Sir.
Have I told you I found your banana correlate?
Nah, I give up on pies... Now I will have two evil Ravens...
One named Huginn and the other Muninn
[nods] I read part of it. Looked like it was fun.
Thanks Thrust!
My... Excuse me? Why on earth...
Kal, call me Death!
http://www.lolbrary.com/lolpics/552/i-find-this-attire-appealing-6552.png
There you go, Sir.
Come on! Don't pretend you don't like getting dedicated to!
After all, no one else comes on and speaks fancy every comment!
*Half smiles*
Impeccable speech isn't easy to master... I've tried.
A banana wearing a top hat...
*Nods and tries not to laugh*
*Holds it*
*Holds it*
*Bursts out laughing*
I just give up...
A banana in a gentleman's attire? Quite ridiculous.
The banana looks preposterous. It must be jealous of high society.
Give up on not laughing?
Yep!
*Struggles to breathe*
*Goes silent with laughter*
The banana actually looks kind of like Henry! (Henry being a plastic owl with a sense of style)
[begins laughing almost as hard as Death]
*skims over past comments*
*reads part of the argument*
What the freaking heck happened back there???
I didn't read everything, seeing as I would read slowly and by that time people might stop commenting(if anyone's even on now) and all I really got had something to do with Em, Brave, Death, and somehow Mara. And B-J. But like I said, I only skimmed it.
I get why people are upset about wasting space, but grammar problems? I can understand why someone can get annoyed over that, but as long as they can be understood, it shouldn't really matter. I mean, this isn't school. This is a place to get a break from homework and chat with friends.
I mean, when I first came on, I didn't capitalize my letters or spell a word properly(as in I used basic text words). It shouldn't matter how someone spells as long as its understandable.
But like I said- I only skimmed and I'm typing in the moment. My thoughts about the matter might change if I look at it better.
I'm sorry if I hurt anyone's feelings and if someone can explain what really happened, I might be able to understand better. Also- sorry for the long post.
An then there's how it's saying appeeling..
I was talking to my friends today and we were helping one another with speeches and picking songs for the funeral...
I told them about everyone Chase got to know here in Blogland and they suggested that maybe if anyone would like to write something, then we could read it out at the service or at the burial...
Doesn't have to be anything long, just a paragraph or two if you want... If not it's okay...
*Falls down trying to breathe*
Who'd.. Thought.. A ban... ana... Could... Do so... Much... trouble?
I don't know, Lavender. I just don't know. Everyone blames themselves, though.
Right- that didn't turn out as well as I'd hoped, and most of the reason it was long is because I spaced it...
Again, I'm sorry and that was just in the moment. I had to let out some steam. Please don't take it too harshly.
I'd like to... But I don't think I could bring myself to... Sorry
Em, maybe you should ask Luciana?
I don't think I've been in Blogland long enough to do it...
*sighs and mutters*
I'm a stupid idiot.
Oh, God... We are not doing the pity party again...
Lav, you are NOT an idiot! Nor are you stupid!
Does everyone hate themselves now?
Em, if you can fogive what I said back there, I'd like to share my poem...
I don't... Well, a tiny bit...
Don't worry, Death. I say it all the time. It's just when I do or say something stupid or make a mistake... Which is a lot...
I make a lot of mistakes...
Forgive you for what Lav??
It's a public blog, people have opinions and sometimes arguments happen...
I shouldn't have really been so harsh on Brave, but that's all over with now so...
You're okay *hugs*
We are all human!
I.. am at a loss of words.
Em, thanks for the offer. I, like Rose, don't know if I could.
Yeah. Everybody makes mistakes.
Nobody doesn't make mistakes.
It's okay?
I mean, about the argument. And the poem. Can I share it?
I'm going to vote a yes on this
Everyone stopped talking...
Right when I said that.
Yes on what, Death?
Sorry, I found a Hayley Westenra CD...
Yes on bill 1206 'You can Share the Poem'
I'm back now though!
I vote yes as well.
HELLO EVERYONE! I have at last returned!
Hi Aretha!
Are you creating the blog for the Mevolent thing, or do you want me to do it?
I'll put it here then. Em, if you want, you can copy it.
For Chase. And for us.
A great man has died today,
And not everybody knows.
I pass them on the streets
Watching as they go about their business.
Wondering how they are able to do that
And how I can do the same.
A great man has died today
And though I'm not sure of his real name,
We called him Chase on the blog.
And that was fine with me.
He was a great man and a great friend.
A great father, and husband.
He was so strong to have fought in a battle
That started at nineteen.
I wish I had known him longer,
I wish he was still here.
I wish I got to thank him,
For being around so long.
I wish I got to tell him good bye...
But then again, it's never goodbye.
Only see you again.
Life moves on, we have to move with it.
He would want us to.
But it doesn't mean we have to get over it,
And forget it ever happened.
We just have to get through it.
And we all can do that by helping each other.
Some of us can handle it better
Although we still feel pain
While it takes others a little longer
To find happiness again.
We will move on. We can be happy,
But we will never forget
The man who made a difference in our lives-
Chase, thank you, and see you again.
Hi Tes and Fabulous!
Hi, Death!
Beautiful poem, Lavender.
Wow... That was amazing...
*Blinks in awe*
Hi Aretha. Thanks Fabi.
Reading it again, I almost cried...
Thanks Death.
*tears welling up*
That my friend, is being put into the service...
I really wish I could have said goodbye too... Or see ya later...
Thank you, Em. I'm grateful it'll be shared.
I realize that this is the last page on the post. Should we tell Brave that we move back to the most recent post with comment space?
Probably...
Wow... Really amazing poem. Thank you for sharing that. Amd Fabi- I've actually already started working on it- I'm doing a bit of multitasking, but I'll have it up within the our. Thanks a bunch for the offer, though. All credit goes to Maralie for the idea- she had a dream where all of us were funning from Mevolent, and then wrote about it in class.
If he comes back on, we should.
Ok.
[Is feeling musical. Is always feeling musical]
[sings]
When the sea falls from the shore
As the light sinks low, will I see you any more?
As the rain falls from the sky
Can I bring you back, from a distant lullaby?
Show me your vision, the story begun
Two lights are rising and burning as one
In the deep blue of the night
Shine the millions of stars and my spirit burning bright
Spinning on, into the sun, flying higher
Now my journey's begun... And the...
Cold, cold wind, it blows me away
The feeling all over is a black, black day
But I know that I'll see you again
And I know that you're near me
There's a star, calling my name
It's echo is true and the song is not the same
Take my hand and lead me away
Bring me back to you in your arms I'm going to stay...
Tell me your vision, the story begun
Two lights are rising and burning as one
All those years drifting in space
I have known you well, yet I've never seen your face
You turn around, looking at me, laughter in your eyes
And now I can see
And the cold, cold wind, it blows me away
The feeling all over is a black, black day
But I know that I'll see you again
And I know that you're near me.
If he never gets to read it here, I'll leave a comment on his blog explaining.
Thanks Aretha.
I read about that. It's about Mevolent? Can't wait to see the blog. :)
What song is that called, Fabi? I'd like to look it up.
Em, I know this isn't anything as good as Lav's poem...
Chase was a wonderful man of many things. He was a son, a friend, loving husband and father and many more. He was a great friend to all he met and could always make us smile. We will miss him, our dear friend Chase, but after all, it’s never goodbye… Just see you later.
So see you later Chase. We’ll see you soon!
Across the Universe of Time, Hayley Westenra.
It's a beautiful song...
Yeah- Maralie had that dream and told all of us, and I thought it would be fun to have a collaborative story where we all fight Mevolent together, and a bunch of people seemed to really like the idea, so I'm making it happen. :) It'd be really great if somebody really in-tune with Mevolent's character could write for him- but I'm also really hesitant to ask that, because I'm sure everyone wants to put themselves in it (which is the whole point anyway) and I wouldn't want to deprive anyone of that, or make them write twice as much.
All I know is that I want to help Melevolent...
He was a great bloke...
I'm not particularly in tune with Mevolent's character, as you put it, sorry.
I'd be willing to play him, if no one else is, though. I'd try, anyway.
I missed the son part... That was still nice, Death.
Love Hayley Westenra's voice! She was with the Celtic Women for a bit.
I want to be in it, Aretha, but I have no idea what Mevolent acts like... Haven't read the 7th book yet. But I already heard the spoiler that he's in it.
*hugs Death*
It will do honey thank you x
Worships the Faceless Ones
Doesn't mind killing people
Psychopath
Can control large groups
Evil...
Does that sound like him? Cause I might be able to do that then...
I'm sorry it doesn't give him full credit, but... What would?
I mean, what he acts like for me to counteract him... If that makes sense. Not sure what to do if I don't know much background to give me sense of what he can do.
Hayley Westenra is just AWESOME!
I got her Live from New Zealand concert DVD for Christmas!!!
It's so wonderful!!!
I've read book 7
Control large groups... Like- be able to move them willing or not, or they just follow his orders cause they're willing?
I'd say that he has quite enough intimidation and presence to make people do something that they may not want to do.
Sorry, I gotta do something quickly. Be back soon.
I gtg... (Hums Never Say Goodbye)
See y'all later!
Eldorado making a come back?
The city of gold? Or the movie?
Hey people!
Water main break at my school today, so I got the day off.
The movie...
I am so envious... Kinda... If it wasn't the holidays...
So what's up in Blogland?
Hi Seph. Sounds like Jubi yesterday.
Back. But only for a bit. More cleaning today.
Oh, and I finally remembered the song. Hayley Wesenra's Never Saw Blue. It's a nice song.
Not much...
You don't want to know...
[should have left a while ago. Pushes self out of Blogland, is late]
Bye!!
Grief, have we officially met?
Never Saw Blue is gorgeous!
Wait- part 2? Will it have the same characters?
Or will someone else find the city of gold?
Bye!
I know! Bye Fabi!
No, I mean the song, 'Never say Goodbye' by Elton John was there!
Bye Fabi!
Yeah Lavender, we go to the same school.
I don't think so Death Rose.
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Persephone Grief. Assassin and occasional follower of the Faceless Ones. I'm an Ameriminion.
*remembers that song*
Oh yeah. Heh. Oops. :P
Oh. So it's still having problems?
Sorry, late respond. Is a bit slow today. And I have to go pretty soon...
Soon being now.
Bye guys! Will be back later!
Bye Lavender!
Grief,
I am Death Rose, I'm an adept that can twist gravity and kill people with a glare. I am also being taught Necromancy by my father, Nefarian Serpine.
A few years back I worked with Billy-Ray as a hitman partner, called Sanguine Rose.
I still do the occasional paid job for my old bosses and I work at the Irish Sanctuary, even though I am an Aussie Minion!
Nice to meet you!
*Holds out hand*
Bye Lav!
*scowls* Madagascar 3 hurts my brain.
And I follow the Faceless Ones!
*Hi-5's Grief*
I haven't seen it!
Yay Faceless Ones!
I can turn invisible.
I love Madagascar 3. And most animated movies that are meant for younger kids.
I FEEL NO SHAME
Ah, greetings, Ms. Persephone. I BELIEVE I have met you, but I would much rather be on the safe side.
I am Sir Reingington, the Blog's resident gentleman, scholar, and shark.
Also known as Sharky!
Hello. I can't stay, but I wanted to ask, where do we go when the comments are full?
Hi Sir, Persephone, Death, Thrust and everyone else that I'm too lazy to type!
I loved Madagascar 1 and 2.
They were smart funny.
They wasted no time with that in 3.
These jokes were just stupid funny. I like stupid funny, but not in EXCESS!
I think animated movies THESE days are for kids, in the olden days, like back when Shrek was new, there were jokes that wouldn't be for kids.
but maybe that just because I've grown up.
Meh.
The Story of Madagascar 3 sucks.
I like the songs really.
And yeah, I've met you before Sir Reingington
I haven't, but Kessie has told me a bit...
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