I'm so lucky!

Today is my birthday. For some of you, tomorrow is my birthday. This works well for me... I like to spin it out as long as possible!

I am (kinda) sharing my day with @misstejota. Her birthday is the 20th, mine the 21st, but we celebrate together - sometimes timezones are pretty cool like that! Hi, bb!

I sit here (3.30pm) with a glass of bubbles, having been shopping and had brunch with SparklyJul and her kiddies. We're going to an outdoor concert at the Zoo this evening, and even better, I'm not driving! Woot!

All day, my twitter account has been going crazy with well wishes from all my twi-friends. I've also had emails and texts from all over the place! Thought it would be appropriate to share my amazing gifts!

From @robzsinger1:

From @Uber_Vamp:

From @TongueTwied:

From @cullenclancrazy:

From @LuvsMeSumEdward:

Aren't these amazing! I'm such a lucky h00r.

A certain someone else wanted to make an appearance on my birthday too. He's been living with me for a while now but has been a complete drama queen about making his first public appearance.

So, when he told me this morning he wanted to come to brunch, I was impressed and surpised!

Introducing.... Kiwi-Ed!

He wrapped himself up like a gift for me.... how sweet! I'll save the formal introductions for another post this weekend. Let's just say we had a fun brunch date, until Edward got a little intimidated by a giant:

He's gone a little quiet this afternoon, and is hiding in my bedroom. I hope he's ok.

So all in all, a birthday of fun, friends and fabulousness. And long may it continue. Thanks everyone for your wonderful messages.

xxxxx A

UPDATE!

Today (22/01/2011) I got more pressies! I had to share...

From @Jaymes805:

From @twipolar_wife (I can't believe I've never seen this before!)

I also got an AWESOME e-card from @17foreverLisa but I don't know yet if I can link it here.... watch this space.

Wow. Just wow.

There's not much to say...... except:

THANK YOU ROB!

I think navy blue is my new favourite colour. Sigh.

*Update: This just in. Double hawt.

About a girl

(Thanks Lisa, I totally stole the name of this post from here!)

I would like to tell you about a girl named T, my original Twilight enabler.

About eighteen months ago, perhaps a little longer, I went to bookclub one night, as you do, unaware I was to discover something that ultimately would lead me to many, many great things. Great stories, great movies, and most importantly, great friends.

T came along with a certain four books. She raved about them! Told us they weren't her usual scene, and that she had to leave her apartment at midnight, throw clothes on over her PJs and find an open bookstore in order to purchase the next book, hanging out to know what happened next...

We oohed and aahed as she retold the story of her discovery - a tale set in small town USA, in a place it rained a lot. I didn't see what all the fuss was about. Until she described the hero.

Sparkly Jul (who is in the same bookclub) said she'd give it a go. She read the first two in mere days, before devouring the remaining two. She was so excited, so animated when describing this story it was clear I needed to stop what I was doing immediately and jump on this bandwagon! I too devoured all four books, hungrily. But this isn't about me...

T is a fabulous friend. She's a great listener, she's fun, she's up for anything, and she accepts you for who you are. Today at the beach, I told her all about my twi-life. About my twitter friends, my upcoming US trip, and about TwiKiwi. I know she's reading this now...

T travelled to the US last year, and one day, what should I find in my inbox, but this:

She'd gone to Madame Tussauds, found the Precious (well, almost) and been thoughtful enough to send me this pic. Ooh how I was jealous that day.

So here's to you, T, the original reason I'm here, typing this. The reason I know what a blog is. The reason I know who Robert Pattinson is (ok, the reason I care who he is, surely everyone knows who he is, right?). Ultimately, the reason I got into twitter, and made amazing friends, all over the world.

Here's to you, lovely. Thank you so much.

Spoiler h00rs wring their panties out with glee!

OK, it's possible I've been shirking on my spoiler h00rish ways a little of late. Although, in all fairness there has been VERY little material to work with... that Christmas pic from Bill Condon just really didn't cut it with me.

However. Today there was a fabulously fuckhawt development. Pictures speak louder than words:

"Shh, can you hear the twitards squeeing?"

This picture has restored my faith that perhaps, just perhaps, we might get something a little more promising that fade to fucking black.

After last week's announcement of Rob playing Eric Packer in Cosmopolis - which, by the way, is on my 'to read' list - I'm fairly sure twitards everywhere are fairly happy just now.

If only Jenny, Snarky, Latchkey et al would hurry the fuck up with a #Forks2011 date, we'd all be happy, yes?

Happy (belated) New Year!

Hmm, so let's just pretend I'm not a week late with the New Year wishes, mkay?

I thought I'd mark the fabulousness that is 2011 with a little thank you tribute to my 35 amazing followers. I think there are probably a few lurkers out there too... if you wanna be mentioned in future posts, feel free to follow!

2011 is the year of HAPPY for me. I've wasted enough time in my life doing things that I don't love - so enough of that, let's have fun! This year I plan to spend more time with great friends, have some amazing new experiences including some exciting travel, and generally just have fun. Oh, and watch a couple of movies that may or may not include Elephants and Vampires (in chronological, not preference order, btw!)

So, here begins the picspam that is this tribute post. (I stole this idea from Robzsinger!)

Thank you ALL for all the love and support over these past few months. Cheers, and here's to another year of twi-bloggy fun. Hugs to you all.

*Many of these people have awesome blogs/tumblrs/FFn profiles. Please click on the links to support them*

Firstly, my RL turned twi-BFFs:

SparklyJul

My best friend, confidante, support person, fic enabler...need I go on? Of course I should. As you may know, Jul's also written an amazing fic. If you haven't already checked out Baggage Claim, what are you waiting for?

Negligent Mummy

Back when I started this blog, I said I'd never post a picture of the *ahem* K9 contingent. Today I break this rule for NM, another RL bestie who has recently fallen into the twisphere. Only for you, sweetie.

Eds_piano

Eds_piano is my third and final RL twi-friend. She was a lurker for a long while and is now working on her first guest post for TwiKiwi. Here's looking at you, sunshine!

Twitter/bloggy besties:

17foreverLisa

Lisa and I first met on twitter and bonded (she said that) over Mr Fifty Shades himself. She has been so helpful to me, creating the amazing banner and button for this blog, as well as encouraging me and answering my bloggy questions. Sorry the pic's not B&W sweetie!

TwiredJen

Jen was one of my first twi-friends and has also been really encouraging to me as I ventured into the world of blogging. I'm super excited to be meeting Jen in a few months time when I visit San Diego. She's team Robsten - all the way.

DangrDafne

DD is a regular commenter and always has something lovely and supportive to say. Thanks love!

Rena

The amazingly talented Rena sent me an amazing Christmas card which I received this afternoon. I heart snail mail.

Mrs XKR / MyAfterCar

MyAfterCar is currently set stalking - thought a BD pic was appropriate here! Good luck in Baton Rouge, bb!

kiTT / TongueTwied

kiTT has just joined our twitter family, but her blog has long been admired. Thanks for your kind words, kiTT!

LivingwEdward

LwE has given me lots of advice about dealing with my new 'friend', Kiwi-Ed. He's much better behaved these days thanks to LwE's advice. I know you're waiting on Dr Cullen, LwE, so this pic's for you.

Smitten

Also a regular commenter, Smitten has a hilarious blog I've just discovered! Check it out!

Starlit Violets

My namesake, SV, is a fantastic twitter friend who keeps me smiling. Last night she came back to us after a wee absence. Welcome back!


Chloe Cougar

Chloe's my regular late-night twitter buddy. Based in the UK, she's usually getting up when I'm winding down!
  

Demanda

 

Jaymes805

Amanda and Jamie have a little blog called Borderline Phenominal. They're roommates who keep me entertained tweeting each other from within the same house. Hope you like the pic of your bf, Jaymes ;)

MuffinTopped

MuffinTopped was one of my earliest twitter buddies. This pic just had to be included for it's pure smexiness!

RobAddict / Jen

Robzsinger

Jen / RobAddict (she of the great identity crisis!) recently joined Robzsinger's blog and together they make a great team. Love your blog and your twitter antics, laideees. Mmmm, hoodie Rob :)

Twi_Lin

Twi_Lin also sent me an amzing Christmas card this year, which is staying on the fridge all year! Thanks so much!

AllTwiedUp / Charla

Charla is another twifriend I'm looking forward to meeting in California. Rob's waiting on the sheepskin for you to tie him up, sweetie.

Uber_Vamp

Uber_Vamp keeps me supplied with awesome Robp0rn via her tumblr account. In fact, pretty sure a good number of these pics came from her. Thanks hun!

UtterlyAbsurdBella

MrsKassieCullen

UtterlyAbsurdBella and MrsKassieCullen run Twilight Junkies Anonymous - who profiled me not long after I started TwiKiwi. Thanks for your support ladies!

Laura

Laura answered my call when I wanted to read The Office and needed a pdf copy. This pic reminds me of the Beautiful Bastard.

Purple Cupcake


Purple Cupcake's name makes me think of Clipped Wings & Inked Armour - and this pic reminds me of Tattward.


Belladuluk

 Belladuluk is a fellow fan of Emancipation Proclamation - this pic makes me think of MPW.

And here a few wonderful followers that I don't know, but are very pleased to have aboard! Enjoy your pics.


TwitardedMom

TheRugbyMom

Kelly / MydiscomROBulation

Jayla

Cul-de-sac-ed

Cathy / DailyTwimes

Carolamex

Andrea Palmer

Andrea Carey

So thanks to all of you for reading and supporting TwiKiwi. Love you all!

A whole bunch of excuses

Howdy blogger friends! Happy New Year! Yeah... I'm a little late.

I am planning a big 'Happy New Year and thanks to my followers' post.... and it WILL happen. But first I need to fill this post with excuses about why it hasn't happened yet.

1. My 'new' laptop that I bought not three months ago has gone to 'the man' to get fixed. This may or may not have something to do with me dropping it from the coffee table. Oh noes. Needless to say, the crusty old one I borrowed from work does NOT have the same abilities, like, to have more than one window open at once. Nor does it have a Robp0rn folder. Eeek! I really hope mine comes back soon and doesn't cost the earth to fix. Fingers crossed.

2. Summer holidays! I don't have to go back to work until next Monday and I am SO making the most of it! I'm saving my A/L at the moment so this is the last leave I'll have until August. Yesterday I took a day trip to a beautiful island out in the Hauraki Gulf (just off Auckland, you can Google it) called Motuihe. The day was amazing, the sunburn on my back is not. Can't resist sharing this gorgeous pic!

3. The Hunger Games. OMFG! This is the first ACTUAL BOOK I've read since Water for Elephants and I am SO addicted to it. How did it take me this long? Will be finished all three books by the end of the week and I may/will definitely need to debrief with some of you h00rs who got me into reading this in the first place. If you haven't read it - go. Do it. Amazing.

So yeah, there are some excuses for by bloggy tardiness. But hey, no one said it had to be regular, right? Here's a few little tidbits to keep you going. I have to keep telling myself it's not healthy to lick my iPhone screen when I see these... but sheesh, how can ya not??

Hey Rosie, how many trunk jokes are those dirty twih00rs gonna
come up with when they see this?



I'm watching you. Hope you've got your
sham-wow panties on.



I know. I'm beautiful.

That last one is my current favourite. *thud*.

See ya back here real soon, lovelies. Hope all is well in your worlds.