Appropriate use of Twilight t-shirts

This is a picture of my newly acquired New Moon shirt from Hot Topic. That is not a picture of me wearing it. I wanted to wear it to my son school. RZ mentioned that it was not appropriate to wear to the Big One's P.T.O. functions. He said I would embarrass my son. I did wear it to the bus stop. My friend, Mel, called me a dork. These comments do not really bother me. I have mentioned that I am NOT a closet Twilight fan. I am more than willing to be a walking advertisement.
This is the shirt that B2 bought. On sale. While sitting in her room, she asked her husband, my brother, if he saw her t-shirt. He replied that he wiped a nasty part of his anatomy on it. Gross Ass!! That would be blasphemous!! He refuses to be seen in public with her when she wears it. I think the shirt is sweet and I wish HT had it in my size. Neither of our men understands that it is a quote from the book and not an explanation of her dreams. Though I am sure she does have dreams of Edward. She just won't admit to having them.


Are there rules about where a Twilight T shirt can and cannot be worn? I can only think of one instance where it may have been an inappropriate choice. The below picture is of my sister-in- law MrsMe's Twilight t-shirt. She wore this very cool shirt to church. Not just to a regular old Sunday service. She wore it to her daughter's baptism. Now, MrsMe likes negative attention. She wore an Aerosmith t shirt to her older daughter's baptism, which I gave her crap for, and she had to one-up that. As soon as I saw her, I bust out laughing. I knew she had done it for my benefit and I thought it was freaking hilarious! B2 and MrsMe's sister were not impressed. My mother just shook her head. She knows MrsMe well. I didn't hear any other whispers, but I am sure there was some mention of it.

MrsMe, if you read this, you must know that I admire your balls and I can't wait for our next church service.

A pattern of Obsession.

When I was 12 I had a serious crush on Donnie from New Kids on the Block. I was obsessed!!!(my favorite word) I had posters, I bought magazines. I listened to the tapes over and over. Yes, I said tapes. It was almost 20 years ago. I begged my mom and dad to buy me NKOTB sheets. I went to the mall to see them and was almost trampled by millions of other screaming girls. Now for the ultimate in my obsession shame. I had a beautiful poster of Donnie. I would stare at it. Memorizing his face. On the bottom right hand corner, in the tiniest print, there was a phone number to the New Kids on the Block hotline. "Speak to your favorite New Kid!" I ran for the phone and heard a message. "Children under 18 should have your parents approval before continuing. This call is $2.95 for the first minute and $1.99 for each additional minute." I called this damn line about 5 times a day. It was a cheesy recording of the New Kids. I don't even remember what it said. Needless to say, the outrageous phone bill came and I got in heaps of trouble. I was grounded forever and had to do dishes for 2 months. By myself!

I spent the rest of my teen years obsessing over one celebrity or another. When I was 16. I had a crush on none other than. . . Billy Ray Cyrus, circa, Achy Breaky Heart.


I made posters of him. Collages actually, because that was my thing. I even loved the mullet.


Now I am a grown up, (wink wink) somewhat mature MOM. It has been years since anyone had caught my eye, and then Twilight, the movie, introduced ROB!!!


Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!!!!!

This picture is my cell phone wallpaper. B2 says I am sick. My husband rolls his eyes and thinks he is superior with his picture of my sweet daughter dressed as Bob the Builder, or something like that. I love my kids, but I look at them all day. When I pick up the phone I like to see Rob. You cannot imagine how many people have asked me to forward this picture to them. I always begrudgingly do.

So I am obsessed. Maybe I will grow out of it. Most likely Rob will get better looking and when I am old and gray, he will be like my mom's favorite, Sean Connery. And I will still get to obsess.



P.S. On our 2 month dating anniversary, My husband bought me a bottle of Obsession. He knew me so well even then.

Too Much Information. Period.

I admit I am a curious girl. I may even be nosy. I like too much information. That's just me. Ever since the first time I read Twilight I have been insanely curious about how Edward could handle it when Bella was on her period. I know, I know, gross question, but I haven't been able to get it out of my head. Did the smell of blood drive him crazy?

Well, I found the answer. Twilight Lexicon is a fountain of information directly from Stephenie Meyer. Here it is. Never say I don't produce.


Answer: Yes, a little bit, but he would never say anything about it–much too much of a gentleman. And Bella would be way to embarrassed to ask. (It’s not the same as a cut, though. It’s sort of "dead" blood, if you get my meaning).

I am going to be playing around with my layout for a bit. I am kind of uneducated in the whole computer thing, so we will see what we get. Wish me luck!!!

Worthy Interviews

Metro Canada did a series of interviews with the New Moon cast and director. They were pretty cool. I am a bit disappointed in Rob Pattinson's. It was kind of lame. Oh, well. Here is the link to Rob's interview. Check them out.

http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/entertainment/article/244554--robert-pattinson-talks-to-metro-about-his-newly-found-fame

Fan Fiction

As you can see from my blog list, I follow a site called Twitarded. The chicks that write this blog are freaking hilarious. They directed me to some Twilight fan fiction sites and allowed me to find some of my own. Some are so good. Some are so bad. Some fill in the blanks that allow Twilight to be a young adult novel. Some can be considered porn, while others pick up where Breaking Dawn left off. I will link a couple of my favorites.

How do you feel about Twilight fan fiction?

I have not decided. In one way, I get that so needed fix I have spoken about. On the other hand, I worry that it could interfere with the creative process of Ms. Meyer. Do you think she reads it? I know that I could not resist if I was an author.

So here are some of my picks:


Twilight Continues-

** Twilight Continues features chapters of a book titled Edge of Night. It picks up where Breaking Dawn ends. It is very good. A great fix. Here is where my worries pick up. This book has everything in it, so far, that feels like what Ms. Meyer would logically write about if she continued the saga. It is written very well. Jia, the author, is immensely talented.

Isle Esme- http://www.fanfiction.net/s/4588124/1/Isle_Esme

**I was directed to this story by Twitarded. It has 2 parts. It fills in the blanks of the honeymoon chapter. Very hot!! Very Mature!!

Twitarded- http://twitarded.blogspot.com/search/label/15%20Step

** 15 Step is very different from the other 2 and takes much more creative license with the characters. So far enjoyable none the less.

Enjoy my offering. May it scratch the itch of your needed Twilight fix.

Driving super fast!!

My cool cousin Ted's speedometer!

So, I go on my facebook page and I see this cool picture. My cousin Ted driving 130mph on the Autobahn in Germany, taking a picture while doing it. My first thought was awe. The thrill of driving so fast!!!! I will have to fly to Germany and take a ride. Ted, we will not be able to converse. I will at the time be imagining you as Edward.

I will not yell at him about the speed like Bella does. I will just enjoy.




P.S. I am sure that Ted has no clue what I am talking about, but I will explain. Any opportunity to talk of my obsession.

Watching a movie

After reading my previous posts my husband thinks I am insane. I am not.

I came home this evening from a school function and RZ mentioned that he wanted to watch a movie. I lit up! I almost suggested Twilight, but I saw the look in his eyes just daring me to do it. I came upstairs and put the kids to bed. Pining the whole while for a Twilight fix. I am at the moment begrudgingly watching Yuuvraj. I love Indian movies and I will probably enjoy it, but it's no Twilight.

Back to pining for a fix, since I am not going to get to watch the movie tonight. I am reading The Host. Again. I really liked it. It may be that I was looking for a glimpse of the same draw I feel to Twilight. The emotion is definitely there. I cried numerous times, but again, it's no Twilight. My only thought is to abandon the movie that I do really want to see, put The Host back on the shelf and break out Breaking Dawn, and take a bath.

I made an agreement with myself that I can read my Twilight and the subsequent books as many times as I want as long as I read a different book in between. So far I have followed this self imposed edict, but I am dying!!!! I miss Bella, Edward, Jacob!! Hell, I even miss Charlie.

We all know the pull is too strong. Twilight will win and The Host will wait until next time. Gotta go read.

xoxo!!

10 reasons Twilight changed my life

My husband complains that I have changed. He can't tell me how I have changed, just that I have. Now I did say he "complains". Constantly. So, I have taken some time to contemplate how Twilight has changed my life. Here are 10 reasons:

#1- I can talk of almost nothing, but Twilight.

#2- I can't read anything else without rushing through it so I can read Twilight again.

#3- I discovered Robert Pattinson.

#4- I like the rain.

#5- Other movies hold no interest for me.

#6- I have a craving for mushroom ravioli.

#7- Forget world peace. I pray each day that Stephenie Meyer finishes Midnight Sun and writes more Twilight books.

#8- I force my opinions about having to read Twilight down everyone's throat and think there is something wrong with them if they won't read it.

#9- I cannot go one day without reading something Twilight related. I have tried. It's a drug.

#10- I want to be a vampire.

My mother almost got her head ripped off!!

I already posted twice today, but I am obsessed. My Mom called me and asked me to drive her to work. Delaying nap time, but that's another story. When she got in the car I proudly showed her my new New Moon t-shirt. She laughed and then kind of rolled her eyes. That's fine. She has had Twilight for 6 weeks and has read a bit, but is not interested. The only person I have ever heard this from.
Anyway... She mentioned that Adam Lambert (American Idol) had come out and admitted that he was gay. She said that next week we would hear that the actor that played Edward was gay. I said no. Robert is not gay. She continued and I wanted to rip her head off!!! Seriously people, I wanted to let her out of the car. Push her out even. I kept myself under control and in a half joking manner I growled "Back Off!". She laughed at me. Can you believe her? If Rob was gay that would mean I have no chance.

Oh. Right. I have no chance.

My Rob is featured in a slideshow on Popsugar. #1 on the Popsugar 100!!! His 1st time on the list. Here's the link:

http://www.popsugar.com/3275690

My Robert Obsession

I will begin by saying that I am a happily married woman. I will also say that I totally realize that I should not be drooling over this man, as it makes my husband crazy. I can not help it. Looking at a picture of him gives me butterflies! When the above pictures hit the web, I almost swallowed my tongue. I have no illusions of actually being with him. I actually don't really want that. He is 23 and Lord knows he is a little young for me(only 8 years), but I can still appreciate him can't I?
I feel a bit better when I think of my aunt's obsession with Johnny Depp. She will watch or read anything featuring him. I am the same. Every morning I read my blogs just to catch a glimpse of Rob. I really hate the idea of paparazzi, but could I live with only official pictures? I think no.
I can say that I have seen every interview available on YouTube and I pick up every magazine with a picture of him on it except Tiger Beat and the teen mags. I can't bring myself to be that crazy. I have a poster hanging in my bedroom of Rob as Edward. He is very vampire looking in that one. I prefer the messed up hair and hands he doesn't know what to do with. Do I dream about him. No, unfortunately, I don't. Do I fantasize about him when I am doing laundry? No, I only cuss. Do I make plans to stalk him(NY is only a 6 hour drive)? Nope. Do I wish he was here in my house? Maybe just to hang out with. I am sure he is fun! Add some drinks and some music and we would most likely have a blast, but I really honestly just like to look at his pictures and follow from afar. I am sure Rob is no Edward and let's be honest. Edward is a dream partner. Do I dream of Edward? No, I dream of piles of laundry burying me alive.

My Blog

I like the idea of a blog. I like to write. I don't know if I do it well. I think I write like I talk and that may not work, but it's what I do. I have read many blogs and followed a couple for quite a while. I had been thinking of writing my own, but I needed inspiration. My kids are equally hilarious and torturous, but I am sure that some of you have crazies of your own and would like to read about something else. At least sometimes. I can't guarantee no random kid stories, but I don't intend to explain the color of my kid's poo or anything ridiculous like that.
Tomorrow I think I will write about my obsession with Rob. I am sure my sister-in-law, B2, will roll her eyes and say I am sick, but I will still write about it. She on the other hand proudly, giddily even, purchased a Twilight t-shirt with a picture of Rob, portraying Edward. I will write my post tomorrow wearing my New Moon t-shirt that I paid full price for. Money is no object when it comes to Twilight.

OK, so I will totally admit that I have a problem. An obsession. I, like millions of other woman I know, am obsessed with Twilight. I can honestly say that The Twilight Saga changed my life. Maybe not changed it, but perked it up. A lot!!

I am a stay at home mom of 3 crazies, I mean kids. Books are my escape. They keep me sane, if I even can be considered sane anymore. I will readily admit that I had to have my arm twisted severely by my sister-in-law before I would read Twilight. I even bought the book and it sat in my bathroom for a month(I read in the bathtub). I had spoken to her earlier in the day and she begged me to read the book and when I say beg, I really mean beg and plead. She even promised to get a Facebook page. (Which she has not done yet) So, I started the book and was so engrossed I sat in the bathtub for 3 hours. Yes, it was cold, my toes were wrinkly and my butt was numb. I was in love!!!!! I can honestly say I have never loved a book more! I am very well read and have read too many books to even count. I didn't sleep that night. I think I kept sighing. I felt like I was in the throes of a new love. When morning came I rushed the kids through breakfast, threw the Big One on the bus without even a goodbye kiss and took the little ones to Target in jammies. That was at 8:42 a.m. I originally was just going to buy New Moon, but I scooped up Eclipse and Breaking Dawn because I had this feeling that if I didn't I would be back later that day. I was home by 9:05.

I will now admit that I was a terrible mother to my kids for a week. It only took me 2 days to read all 4 books, but then I had to reread them. I am a very fast reader and If I really like something, I read it again. The house was a disaster. The kids were fed crap. I wouldn't even talk to them. It was bad. I didn't eat. I lost 10 pounds. You should have seen the pile of laundry. It was scary. I think I went and bought the Big One new socks because I did not have time to wash and match them. Pathetic, I know, but I had a new lease on life.

At this point I had not seen the movie. I am not a fan of movies made from books. For example, Memoirs of a Geisha, I loved the book. The movie sucked. I can go on and on, but I won't. I am sure you know how I feel. I went ahead and rented the movie going into it with low expectations. I loved it. I kept it for 5 days. I watched it numerous times and I fell in love again. Well, I hadn't really fallen out of love, but I had new things to love(i.e. Robert Pattinson), but let's not go there yet. I created a reason to head to my trusty Target, diapers or something mundane like that. Somehow the Twilight movie, soundtrack and a random magazine with a picture of Rob and Kristen on it landed in the cart. My husband just rolled his eyes. I had made him watch the movie and he liked it, but he had no clue that Twilight had taken over my life the way it had.

This all happened the last week of March. I have seen the movie at least 3-4 times a week since then and read all 4 books 7 times. I almost can't talk about anything else. I have turned 4 people onto the books and have created my own little Twilight pyramid scheme. They are now creating their branches. It is fabulous!

I am now turning my obsession toward the release of New Moon. I watched the Mtv Movie Awards, which I haven't done in forever. I was so excited I made a fool of myself. I have watched the trailer so many times it's way pathetic. 168 days to go. I have started my movie fund now. RZ, don't expect my help the week of November 20th. I have plans.