Monday, December 10, 2007

I'm back...

in Ireland, and it feels like I've never been away. My adventures in New Zealand are like a wonderful, beautiful dream. I can't believe that robins danced at my feet, dolphins swarmed around me and I tickled a tiger behind the ears. I also can't believe how cold it is in Blackrock. Is winter always like this? I haven't been warm since I got off the plane in Heathrow. Getting used to driving has been weird as well. I still think the indicators are on the right side of the wheel, and my car feels so heavy after Yari. Blackrock is like a metropolis after the South Island. People on the street sound like they are putting on heavy brogues. Still, it is good to be home again, to see my family and friends. Janna and the cats haven't forgotten me. I got a great welcome from Janna, Fudge practically mugged me and Blueberry has been equally affectionate. It has been good to get back to writing as well. I've missed my trusty laptop. It is a pity I didn't bring it to NZ with me, there was Internet access in all the motels we stayed in. I've been reading some of the stuff I started before I went away. It is good, but I can't remember where it was heading, will have to look up my notes. I can't believe Christmas is almost upon us. I am still confused why it isn't summer. What a year 2007 has been for me. 2008 will have to work hard to top it.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

good to have you back blogging

Anonymous said...

2007 was The Year of the Nodpots - I wonder what 2008 will be?

Anonymous said...

Year of Mungo

Anonymous said...

Year of Valpot

Anonymous said...

The year of the agent

Anonymous said...

The year Valpot wins two writing competitions and gets published

Anonymous said...

Year of Mungo

Anonymous said...

The year of getting published (for all Nodpots who write!).

But if anyone wins competitions, it will be Inkpot or Mungo.

Or the bear geniuses!

Inkpot said...

That's a bit harsh, November, I think Valpot will win competitions too.