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Bad idea.
With exams still going on and a tonne of commitments until yesterday (coupled with my own inherent laziness) - nothing really happened. At all. I also kind of forgot how much work the BWU actually is. It's kind of daunting. And it's difficult for me to believe now, looking back, that we used to do these things once a week.
But here I am! And here's an update!
(I apologize for the delay. I know how much you all
this thing. 
)
Character Spotlight
This week's spotlighted character is Elspeth Brookes! Congratulations to Ceara!
You can read the full announcement here.
Another character spotlight will be coming this weekend (so long as it's not me set to make the announcement
) - so look forward to that! Secret Santa: Gifts are almost due!
is looking for all his elves to submit their gift assignments to him by tomorrow!If you signed up for Secret Santa, but haven't given your gift over to Santa - be sure to do that as soooonnnn as you can!
(I hear Santa's vengeful - and if you don't give a gift, you won't get one.
)Shopping System Update
HNZ's Shopping System has received a massive overhaul since being approved in this site poll.
Be sure to read any new rules posted in shops about shopping. Our FAQ documentation have been updated appropriately, and shopkeepers are urged to update their inventory within the shopping system! The site staff won't be updating all the shops themselves.
Linda Leaves
Unfortunately, Linda has found that she's too busy with her responsibilities in real life to keep up on HNZ any more.
She's already missed by the staff, and I'm sure by you lot. So be sure to wish her all the best in her absence topic - I'm sure she'll appreciate that.
(Feel free to tell her that she better get back here, soon, too.
)It's not all absences!
While some of our veteraned users find that life is catching up to them and they have to leave us for a while, HNZ has a steady flow of new users looking to get involved with the site, get to know our community, and feel at home in our little corner of the Internet.
So take a few minutes and just wish these new members of our community well in the Welcome Centre.
And you thought I had gone...
"Nick's here... no he's not.... is he?"
Slow PM responses. Slower application processing. Spurratic community activity. An absence post.... but he's still here. What's happening?
I've tried to clear all that up for you lot in my most recent blog post. So, if you're interested, feel free to take the time to read that!
A right of staff-ness
Cyndi, our newest addition to the staff team, an finally feel fully a part of things since she's gotten ahold of an HNZ emoticon all her own.
I introduce to you:
:Extra-special-thankyous go to Tony who took the time to fabric the emoticon for Cyndi.
*hands overs the agreed upon cookies to Tony*
Week 3 of lessons... wrapping up!
This is just a reminder that it is currently week 3 of lessons on HNZ, and week 4 will be beginning shortly! Stay on top of those lessons if you want your character to have an awesome job when they 'grow up'.
Brightstone Weekend - approaching
Another time for some shopping, fun in the park, and opportunity to roleplay outside of Hogwarts is coming up! Get ready for some fun times.
Elective Choices
Starting this coming Wednesday, Heads of Houses will be contacting all of their second year students looking to determine what electives they will be taking in their third year. Be sure to respond to your Head of House promptly, so they can inform the appropriate people.
Hiring some Shopkeepers
In the coming days look for several applications for different shopkeeping positions to appear! Zach has noticed some inactive shopkeepers, and with the current shopping system revamp it is imperative that shopkeepers are active to update the system. Being a shopkeeper has become as easy as it ever has been, so if you've considered becoming a Shopkeeper - your time will soon come.
Two plothighlights for this fortnight.
Remember that you're encouraged to submit your own plots for highlighting, or any good RP you read! (Just click the link at the end of this section.)[ul][li]Letting Go
Maddiie bumps into her older brother Damian's ex best friend, Sirius LeMour. Both reveal some news from the years they were apart. Not a happy turn of events.</LI>
[li]My day just got a whole lot more interesting
Being tired of teenagers, Riley Alexandra's sights set onto a man much older than she while he tries to shop for his daughter and sister. Only to return to have Riley's twin, Kalani, set him up with their mother.[/li][/ul]
[ul][li]A...wheelbarrow race?! (Badges, anybody?
)[li]Relaxations?[li]The site staff crushing you all in that silly count to ten topic. 
(You look forward to that, don't you? )[li]A new topic for spamming?[li]PRESENTS FROM THE BIG MAN IN RED! <LI>[li]More evul! 
[/li][/ul]That's all I could think up! I'm sure I missed some stuff. Just don't hurt me, kay?
Sorry for the lateness, once more! I'm sure you'll all forgive me, though.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to post in this topic.
Wishing you all a Happy Holiday season,
~Nick
(On behalf of the HNZ Site Staff)
P.S: There will be no0o0o0o BWU next weekend, because of Christmasness, and no0o0o0o0 character spotlight the week after that - because of New Year-ness. (The staff are holiday resting, too.
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