OME! Twilight Has Arrived

Catt James-thank you for giving me the opportunity to blog about my favorite subject-all things Twilight! In short, Twilight is a series of best selling novels written by first time author, Stephenie Meyer. It chronicles the love affair between a 17 year old, human girl (Bella) and a vampire (Edward) who has been around for more than a century. The first novel, "Twilight" was published in 2005 and has quickly become a world wide sensation. It has spawned three more best selling novels, "New Moon" and "Eclipse" which knocked the last Harry Potter book out of the number #1 spot on the New York Times Best Seller List. The fourth and final book of the series, "Breaking Dawn" will be released on August 2nd. With legions of fans, hundreds of devoted fansites and a feature film being released this December, the Twilight Saga is poised to become the next big thing!

Twilight and I couldnt have been introduced at a better time. As everyone knows, its been rough around these parts. The Little Diamond Girl decided she was too cool for this feeble world of ours and moved on to a place we all hope to be one day. So there I was...the would be Diamond Girl's 2nd Birthday. My cousin, Juicy, innocently asked me to read a book she had been obsessing over. And that was the end of it. Instead of laying on my bed, crying myself to sleep, I was whisked away to a town called Forks, Washington. There, I discovered a quaint little town where I met Bella and her Dad, the Native Americans of La Push Beach, the students of Forks High School and most inportantly, Edward Cullen and his family.

Within the next six days, I read all three books in the saga which contained over 1800 pages. It consumed me. It made me laugh and cry and say things like, "Oh, Edward" at the most random moments. Throughout my Twilight journey, I am proud to profess the following: I am a sworn member of Team Edward. I have a hard time believing he is a fictional character. I have a new found love for my (semi) silver Volvo. I sympathize with Jacob Black, but in no way support his ridiculous actions. With this, I had somewhat of a smile on my face again. One that I had not seen in weeks. So thanks to Juicy for the introduction-I sometimes feel like it helps ease the pain.

I have convinced a few family members and a certain BFF to read the books. Many of them have also lost their minds. So, wont you join our "Twihard" clan? We will be attending a midnight release of "Breaking Dawn" at a secret (members only) Borders location. Don't worry Twihards, I will not release your identity. And this Thursday, July 24th, many of us will be flying down to San Diego to attend the Twilight presentation at Comic-Con. Now that's what I call dedication!

Eeps,
The Flower Girl