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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

I'm a Troublemaker (but so is Vlad)!

Oh man. I should so totally not be proud of this. But I really, really am.

Apparently, my Minion Bling is getting people in trouble. Serious trouble. We're talking ISS (In-School-Suspension) trouble.

I recently learned that one of my Minions was wearing a vampire smiley button to school, and a teacher told her to remove it. While attempting to explain that the button was advertising a book (and trying to redeem herself--I mean, hey, what's wrong with kids reading, right?), she was told "yeah, right...sure it is" and told to remove it again. But apparently, my Minion didn't move fast enough, so they gave her ISS.

To which, I give a hearty chuckle and say ATTENTION: COLLINSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL--EIGHTH GRADE BITES IS ABSOLUTELY A BOOK. PLEASE DISCONTINUE PUNISHING MY MINIONS FOR SPREADING THE VLAD LOVE. (thank you)

In other news, there's an interview with me here and a fangtastic review of EGB here (if you haven't already, bookmark this site--it's too cool for words).

And...I have a secret that I'm ready to share with you. Are you excited??? Me too.

Now, keep in mind that it's not ready yet, that I still have to stick cool stuff in there (and that may take a month or two), but...here's a preview of the new Minion Stuff store!!! All too soon, I'll have hoodies for sale, with lots of other neat stuff. So hang in there, Minions!

EDITED TO ADD: OMG, I'm the worst creator EVER! Today is Vlad's birthday!!! So...happybirthdaytoVladhappybirthdaytoVladhappybirthdaydearVladhappybirthdaytoVlad!

9 Comments:

Blogger Froze8 said...

Wow, and I thought my school was stupid (which it still is when it comes to iPods and the time we have to go to school).

I haven't even had a teacher comment on my pin, maybe my hair covers it too much...

The review was great I'm still going to read that interview!

The store looks great! Will you hopefully have it up for Christmas? I really want to get all the stuff from it, so that would be the time I have a shot at it!

2:07 PM  
Blogger Tez Miller said...

NOTE TO SCHOOL MINIONS: Bring the book if you're wearing Minion Bling. Just so no one can claim you're lying ;-)

Have a lovely day! :-)

4:19 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OMG!!! That's terrible! What's the matter with vamp smilies, anyway?! Grr. >.< If that were my school, I'd TOTALLY rebel and get a petition going. Yay for Minion Bling! Can't wait for the store!

Happy B-day, Vlad! I love you! <33333

5:52 PM  
Blogger Froze8 said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VLAD! I am now going to start to work on a birthday picture for you, ok? =D

10:52 PM  
Blogger Linda D. (sbk) said...

Okay, I'll admit I'm a bit of a #%#$#disturber ...

Heather, you totally need to send that kid about a hundred more minion blings to pass around to friends. What the heck is wrong with a vampire smiley, anyway? Sheesh.

12:05 PM  
Blogger Camidee said...

Wow. Getting ISS for a vamp smiley pin? And I thought my school was strict. Well anyway, the store looks like it'll be great! I'm getting a hoodie and as much of the other stuff that I can! Vlad doll maybe. :)= lol

Also, Happy B-day Vlad! Hope that b-day cake is bloody good. (not metaphorically of course) :)=

9:38 PM  
Blogger Tyhitia Green said...

ISS for a smiley pin? That is dumb as hell. I remember being in school during the grunge years and we wore what we wanted to.

10:14 AM  
Blogger Jackie said...

Oh. My. Freaking. God.

((Jackie glares at uptight teacher.))

IT'S A BUTTON THAT HAS A FANG SMILEY. WHAT'S YOUR DAMAGE???

Sheesh.

6:29 AM  
Blogger Heather Brewer said...

Isn't that insane?? And haven't schools learned that whatever you tell kids not to do, they're going to do?? G'head, Minions...wear your bling to school. If they have a problem with it, they can contact me. ;)

7:21 AM  

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