tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-205609472012-02-17T15:01:31.190+10:30This is where you find all the behind-the-scenes info on <a href="http://switchling.blogspot.com">Switchling</a>. Updates, insights - the lot!nshadynoreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-69603592734958535422007-01-11T23:53:00.000+10:302007-01-11T23:55:39.121+10:30

Okay, so I got up at 4:10am this morning to get to the airport, only to find out that the flight was cancelled. We're leaving tomorrow instead (another early morning - it's the same flight). We're also back at the same hotel.Woot.

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Andy Warhol did Marilyn Monroe. I just remembered.Did a painting of her, I mean. i{content: normal !important}i{content: normal !important}

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-88340706693604412232007-01-09T10:00:00.000+10:302007-01-10T05:01:53.955+10:30

Oh yeah, at the first Mexican place we stayed at (Merida) there was a small luggage porter called, no kidding, Pepito. Pepito came and struggled to move all our luggage. Hah. Hahaha.Now we're in Cancun, lazing by the poolside, eating nachos, and gazing at the Carribbean. The same Carribbean that Johnny Depp has pirated in. Yep. I'm slightly famous. There's spas and drinks and saunas and sunlight

nshadynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-10599040085392014842007-01-07T15:46:00.000+10:302007-01-10T05:03:02.763+10:30

Stupid f&ckng- mexican keyboard´{s with keys in the 7swrong places. Itnersetngliy, I reenclty dcsoivred taht the hmaun biarn can dicepehr stneeecns wrhee the lterets are mxied up so lnog as the frsit and lsat lttrees are in tiher rgiht sopts.Yeah.I went to New York. Which included Nintendo World. I gots me some profits. I bought a few things, and will peddle them back home to sucke.... willing

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-38400531998703390592007-01-02T07:38:00.000+10:302007-01-02T09:00:06.628+10:30

In both senses. We leave tomorrow. And last night was New Year's.Slightly sad to be leaving Europe, since it's been fun here, but I'm looking forward to the next phase.The Americas! After a flight to London (where I have high expectations that we'll be delayed for some indeterminant amount of time), we fly to New York. In New York, we meet with some family friends, which should be fun. They've 

nshadynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-58444156723499570672006-12-30T05:33:00.000+10:302006-12-31T10:10:07.009+10:30

Dude, Italy's awesome.Food here is great. Pizza is delicious.Calimari is so well cooked. They bring you out huge plates, which you think you'll never be able to finish, but it's so good that it would be criminal to leave it all there.I hope to gain weight here. This is my best shot. That, and the four hour drives supplemented with chips and other crap.Kristian, I gave The Killers (I think) a

nshadynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-2843317462157960732006-12-28T04:00:00.000+10:302006-12-29T03:10:13.961+10:30

Right now, I'm in a town called...well, I can't actually remember. It's in Italy though. Don't blame me if that sounds all blasé. I've got a hold. I mean cold. It's sniffly. It's turning from sniffles to a head cold right now. I can feel it. That's why this blog post won't make sense, and some words or phrases may be about the mark but not quite on it. If you get what I mean.We got to Edinburgh,

nshadynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1158984857895047682006-09-23T13:30:00.000+09:302006-09-24T20:58:56.106+09:30

I realised I had one other entry backed up, and I figured I might as well put it up. It's a better defined cliffhanger - not really that infuriating, I don't think. Basically, can Joel escape these men when he can't Shift?, what are they going to do now that he's drunk the LXR?, and what actually is this LXR thing anyway? Nice and neat.Anyhow, I've drawn a few accompanying pictures to, you know,

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1154243299645348462006-07-30T16:36:00.000+09:302006-07-30T16:38:19.656+09:30

I'm afraid I'm going to have to put Switchling on hold right now. I'm approaching my exams and frankly, don't have enough time to keep writing and updating.This is until about November, I expect, unless I have a sudden urge to update it. But then, I'll have four months of holidays in which I can write all I want. Sweet.Sorry guys. Thanks for your patronage.

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1151836360056966642006-07-02T20:00:00.000+09:302006-07-02T20:02:40.066+09:30

I've been to busy to write, but rather than just piss you all off and miss a week, I'm posting images. Scrappily drawn images on a whiteboard.I found this in my wardrobe. It's an old plan for the story. Enjoy. It holds mysterious mysteries.

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Health is the latest installment.Enjoy.

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1150105024799894962006-06-12T19:06:00.000+09:302006-06-12T19:07:04.813+09:30

This time I have been slack, for real. Not writing much. That's why I condensed two into one for this latest installment, which you can find over here.I can't be bothered doing the other stuff.

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1148803115617584542006-05-28T17:25:00.000+09:302006-05-28T17:30:05.036+09:30

Okay, so I've done a bit more writing and now in a bit more of a safer position.Here's a link to Chained!1. Why was Joel discomforted by the previous room?2. The man couldn't see him?3. Can he ever get out?"‘One minute,’ he repeated, and the door slammed shut behind him."

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1147090202336099662006-05-08T21:38:00.000+09:302006-05-08T21:40:43.506+09:30

Go Podcasting!Mmm. Podz.1. Creepy?"A grimy, brown, rusted cabin presented itself as I stepped through the frame."

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Yes, and the people rejoiced.It's all coming down to The Wire.1. Who is it?2. Within?3. Without?"A screen on the pod measured the inside temperature as twenty-four degrees."

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Heh!My excuse...I mean, my REASON is that I've been caught up in school holiday assignments and helping out at work and stuff.Shut up.

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Man, I'm slack. I completely forgot about updating last weekend. Blame it on Law & Order.Anyhoosers, Live is here. I like it. Not as much as the last one, but I do think it's cool.1. There is no question 12. No really, there isn't.3. Neither point 2 or 3 are questions.4. What happened with the man?"A grimy, brown, rusted cabin presented itself as I stepped through the frame."This was posted in

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1144580293361715982006-04-09T20:24:00.000+09:302006-04-09T20:29:16.356+09:30

Like, totally, like, an update, man.Wooteh! Yes, pop your party poppers peeps, 'cause once again we're back on the road to discovery. Or something. Either way, this is a decent chunk of story here (stop complaining, zen) and after that two week break, you should be excited by anything. Plus, I happen to like this section, and particularly its ending. Be sure to commenterise on everything. Please

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1144226459946467552006-04-05T18:10:00.000+09:302006-04-05T18:10:59.963+09:30

Yes. See previous post.I am now five segments in front of you all, so expect one this coming Sunday.

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Yep. I am. I have so little time to write stuff, and since I've had extra responsiblities these last two weeks, my net productivity has been roughly, approximately zero.So, you're all getting really close to where I've written too. That scares me.So yes, no update this (last?) week. And maybe not next week. Depends on if I get to write stuff or not.Yeah.

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1142851138806307302006-03-20T21:06:00.000+10:302006-03-20T21:08:58.843+10:30

So, yes, it's another short one. Sue me. I have no time to write installments, and you're scarily close behind me. So, I admit it: I broke this one up. That's why it's a bit Unbalanced.1. Jet lag?2. Four dollars if you guess what's in the church3. There is no point three.I didn’t like the way that sounded.So yeah. Knock yourselves out.

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Yes, I know ghosts is a small part too. But you've really got to feel the enormity of this situation.Don't worry, the next few get long again. And plus, I'm not that far in front of you, so smaller is better ;)1. teh OMG!!1!!eleven!2. Ghosts in the machine? That's an obscure reference!3. Whose side is the Shifter on?"I had the feeling that was balancing on something, and it hurt to do so."Enjoy.

nshadynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1141549447506399102006-03-05T19:30:00.000+10:302006-03-05T19:34:52.533+10:30

Well, this is it. This is the post that tells you that Switchling has been updated, but if you're a good little reader you will know that this is the section where you discover all about my story. Head over here for the revelation.Remember, http://switchling.blogspot.com is the site for all the previous editions.Heheheh.Heheheh. I'm getting excited just thinking about it.You HAVE TO LEAVE A

nshadynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1141186938440488272006-03-01T14:51:00.000+10:302006-03-01T14:52:18.453+10:30

Since I've been back at school I hadn't really written anything, so the story was getting rather close to where I'd got to...until now. Yes, I have progressed further with the story so that I am now comfortably in front of you all.Ehehehehe.Just thought I'd brag/reassure.

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1140943336963930772006-02-26T19:08:00.000+10:302006-02-26T19:17:15.476+10:30

1. Microcosm2. Do you get it yet? If not, you're only ONE INSTALLMENT AWAY from the revelation. That's right - next week you'll understand the crux of the story. Next week! Still, this week's edition is more interesting than last week's.3. i] Microscope? Why?ii] That is ironic...4. "After a period of depressed self-analysis, I realised that there was nothing I could do."5. I'm famous! Check out

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Head over here for the next shocking installment of Switchling! People have been questioning whether or not this is 2006 or not. More observant people should already know the answer. Not crazily observant, analytically-minded, or those blessed with a great insight. Just people that have read around the two blogs.1. Why would the door be electrified?2. Why does the school look different?3. What's

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1139723182848626422006-02-12T16:11:00.000+10:302006-02-12T16:16:22.870+10:30

Okay, the next installment is up. It starts getting really good (IMO) now. Check out "Both". The sections get a little shorter now since I wanted to cut off at suspenseful points and, well, there's a lot more of them now that we're into the good stuff :PIn a further attempt to get people over here, I'm going to post snippets of upcoming sections here, to tantalise and tease you. Comment on them!

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1139224938357047212006-02-06T21:51:00.000+10:302006-02-06T21:52:18.366+10:30

Okay, I'm back with another portion, Cleansing.1. Why does Joel have antiseptic?2. What is the man's purpose?3. Where is Joel going?

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So here we go, diving right into the confusing but cool stuff. The newest post is up over here, and it's called Sensible. This should be good. Now, for the questions:1. Why is Joel sore?2. Why did the man laugh at his own comment?3. What is Middleborough Road a reference to?

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1138435817562544732006-01-28T18:39:00.000+10:302006-01-28T18:43:44.736+10:30

Now we're getting into interesting bits. So what are you waiting for? Get over there. I'm going to start a new little trend in these posts, by giving you three questions to lead you towards better understanding of the extraordinary nuances in my amazingly awesome writing. So, for Exhibit A:1. Who is the holder?2. What did the holder do?3. What is happening to Joel?Think of it as an English

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1138008812143748872006-01-23T20:02:00.000+10:302006-01-23T20:05:41.886+10:30

Chapter 1: Part 1 is now up! Now we're into the story proper, and you'll see why the mother is unimportant (Taraxanoid!). Hope you like it.

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1137839195015699362006-01-21T20:53:00.000+10:302006-01-21T21:00:49.400+10:30

The title has changed, but I'm still in the same spot. The placeholder name has been...replaced, now that I actually have some clue with what I'm doing. BTW, BTS = Behind The Scenes.Understand?

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Okay guys, I'm back from my holidays with around 1500-2000 words of goodness. You're not getting all that just yet, though. A few points:1. I've decided that if I post updates like this between sections of story it'll be messy, so I've set up a second blog, which is pure story. You can find it at http://switchling.blogspot.com. 2. It's now finalised in name too. Switchling.3. The prologue's up!

nshadynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1136451135363541012006-01-05T19:20:00.000+10:302006-01-05T19:29:26.326+10:30

Okay, so now (after two theme changes), I think I'm settled. I CAN edit posts, which is good. Plus, the voices in my head have settled down enough for me to plan out the story on a whiteboard (and soon, a Word document). I'm excited now - it does seem to work, which will be cool. With a plan, it also makes it easier to write and quicker to get those writings out to you.So stay tuned!PS: If you

nshadynoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20560947.post-1136445740552479332006-01-05T17:46:00.000+10:302006-01-05T19:07:44.060+10:30

Basically, this is a blog set up as a place to post my short story, which is currently unnamed (possibilities include 'Ambling' and the title of this blog: 'In The Long Run'), and about 4% completed (prologue and plan only). It will basically be launched in installments, and you can all comment on it! Woo! Yeah!! 5 stars!It's sci-fi, contains time travel and I think the idea is pretty cool.

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