The Twilight Saga

**SPOILER ALERT** If you have not read all of the books, or you are not reading them at all, and you're just watching the movies, I make comments that may give away pertinent information that you might not want to know yet!! Read at your own risk! :D I've read Vamp lore ever since I can remember. Vampires, Werewolves, Wizardry, Fae Creatures, Ghosts... Those things just fascinate me. Always have.. Always will. It aggravates me to no end that ever since Mrs. Meyers has come out with her books, everyone forgets about authors like Anne Rice and Laurell K. Hamilton. (Two of the most notable contemporary writers of vampire stories since Bram Stroker in my opinion along with the lady who writes the series TruBlood is based off of.) I actually had this conversation.. I was sitting at school during my lunch break and reading a vampire book, I can't recall the title now, but that is unimportant. At any rate, one of these little emo freak wanna be scene kids who might actually think she is a vampire sits next to me and sneers at me... "I bet you're a Twilight fan aren't you? God it makes me sick that people read that shit, they're not even real vampires!" -Glancing at the cover of my novel- "This isn't a Twilight book." "But you've read them haven't you?" "Yeah, I've read the first one, it's pretty good actually." "So now you're a vamp fan all of sudden huh? Have you ever read a real vampire book?" "Well, I'll admit I've not actually read Dracula or anything, but I have read quite a few "real" vampire books.. I'm a big fan of Anne Rice." "Who's Anne Rice?" "...." I was flabbergasted, could she be serious?! The blank look told me that apparently she was. "She wrote Interview With a Vampire...?" "Oh!! That was a book?!" "......." Gah!!!!!! I wanted to slap her!! What a silly little snivelling child!! I couldn't believe it.. I got up and left before I hurt her. I know that Interview was a great movie, and of course the younger generations are going to remember it, but how could you not know it's a book?!?! Even if you don't read, you could notice that it says in the movie title, "based on the book by..." Jeesh. Anyway, I did read the Twilight series. I read it because I am a fan of vamp lore. I am NOT a fan of vamp lore BECAUSE I read it. News flash kiddos.. The Cullens are NOT the first vamp family ever in literary existance. As a matter of fact, no offense, but they are a very watered down, sissified version of the real mythical creature. Not that I don't love 'em... but it's true. Not only that, but Jacob's pack? Not the first werewolves, sorry, shapeshifters, they're not children of the moon. (If you've read the last book you understand the qualification, if not.. You'll get there.) So you're probably wondering what brought on this rant.. I didn't intend for it to be a rant, it's just sort of turned into one. I recently finished the series.. I had to wait FOREVER to get my hands on the last book.. but I finally recieved it as a gift from my grandmother. Actually, I got the last 2 books the first movie and a New Moon movie guide book thingie that's pretty cool.. anyway.. I read the book in like, 3 days. It only took that long because we had Jena and so we were out doing things and I couldn't devote hours on end to reading like I usually do. ANYWAY.. It's actually a damned good series. I'm kind of sad that it's come to an end. Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll continue it. I figure, she can write at least 8 books and still make them into movies, look at Harry Potter. I would like to see more of the characters. Bella's actually a whole new character now! Lol. Not to mention Renesmee.. I would like to find out what becomes of her and Jacob... I truly admire Mrs. Meyer's ability to make the audience connect with her characters. I bawl like a baby all through New Moon when I read it. I haven't seen New Moon the movie yet though. I'm kind of afraid to. I feel an emotional connection with the characters in the book and that's missing from the movies. Well, the first one anyway. They cut out so much of the true dialogue, which is mostly Bella and Edward, and in doing so, they leave out some very pertinent information, which I don't know how they are going to handle in the remaining films. But, also in an effort to show other relationships besides Bella and Edward they make up dialogue between all the kids in the movie. Which is stupid. It's perfectly done in the books... The books ARE about the relationship between Bella and Edward, and eventually, Jacob... the only important outside characters are eventually, Sam and the other members of the pack, Bella's dad Charlie, and the Cullen Family. They didn't have to make a big deal of Jessica and Eric and the others, other than to show the boy's interest in Bella. But.. They had to try and form other relationships I suppose, so the first movie has a lot of added dialogue that doesn't exist in the book, and as a result it's stilted and awkward and the relationships seem rushed and strained. I suppose this doesn't bother the billions who watch the movies solely and don't bother with the book but to the fans who have read it, it's an issue. For me. Anyway.. I'm done.. I've really got nothing else to say.. I'm just bored at work. Of course, the one day I don't bring anything to do Gigi decides she wants to hide in her room! Ugh. Oh well. Lots of love!! Cheers!

Christmas Eve

Last night we went to my grandparents house to have our gift exchange, and except for my moment of retardation where I left my cell phone in the truck all night it was a good night. (Sorry Beloved!! :( ) I got a camera, which is awesome!! My brother and sister in law came and my grandpa got to see his great grand daughter for the very first time last night and it was amazing! I wish I had gotten a picture of the look on his face. It was the sweetest thing ever. Tonight we're having a little family thing at home, I think my sister's bf is coming and we will have fondue and open our Christmas Eve gifts (Pajamas) Before going to bed and waiting for Santa!! :D I hope I'm able to sleep tonight. I'm so excited! I love you my Beloved, and I wish you were in my arms tonight. J'Adore!

Anxious!

I really enjoy work, but I can't wait for it to be over today!! We're going to my grandparents for Christmas tonight. I'm so excited. And thn tomorrow is Christmas Eve!! Yay! I really hope Gigi likes the blanket I made for her. :) I can't wait to give it to her. And we get to open our pajamas tomorrow. :) I can't wait to see what kind momma got us this year. I'm so sleepy.. I need a nap. Lol. My sister cut her hair today, and it's shorter than mine!! I'm afraid either my dad or my mom is going to kill her, but it looks really cute. Lol. Oh, and Beloved, I know that you got from my last blog that I will be busy tonight, but I still expect to hear from you darling!! :P I miss you Beloved. Hmmm.. I think I'll nap now.. Cheers!! :D

3 Days Until Christmas!!

I'm so excited! The only thing that saddens me is that my darling Beloved can't be here with me. Someday darling I promise we will be together at Christmas time and it will be the most amazing thing ever!! We've been preparing for the Christmas all week. Monday we started out making all the treats for the goodie baskets we hand out. We made fudge and divinity and chocolate covered pretzels with red and green sprinkles and peppermint bark... My mom bought these cute little snowman tins and we packed them up and handed them out to neighbors and my sister's boyfriend's parents. Tonight I have to do Gigi's blanket that I'm making her for Christmas because Wednesday we are going to be going to Grandma and Grandpa's to do our gift exchange with them and then Thursday is Christmas Eve and we have family and such coming to the house. Then Christmas day we'll have a big dinner. We are having steaks and Crawfish Etoufee and Boiled Shrimp and French bread.. Not very traditional maybe, but it's good. We save the tradition for Thanksgiving. :) Christmas Eve we'll have Fondue as well. It's fun. I love Christmas with my family. I cannot wait to have my beloved by my side some day. I love you soo soo soo soo soo soo soo much my darling!! Forever and ever.

Blog

Yet again a zippy name eludes me.. Oh well. Work is going to be busy today I think.. The Occupational Therapist is here for Gigi and the Physical Therapist is here for Gigi.. And she seems to think the nurse is coming today as well, but I think that's tomorrow. We just can't get all our ducks in a row.. The lack of communication around here is horrible. We have to sit down and get a schedule worked out. Ugh.. I'm just tired lately.. We had a bad night last night my Beloved and me, but we worked everything out and we'll be just fine. J'Adore my darling! That's all I can think of to write about..... Hmmm.

2009: Bad Year for Hollywood

This was a horrible year for Hollywood! We just learned of the loss of Britney Murphy who died of cardiac arrest at 32 years of age which is way too young! She was one of my favorite actresses... I can't think of a movie I didn't enjoy her in. So many talented people died this year. Farrah Fawcett succumbed to her cancer.. Michael Jackson died of a heart attack.. Patrick Swayze succumbed to cancer.. And now Britney Murphy and her heart attack.. (I know there are many more, I just can't think of or list all of them..) It's really sad. And after Anna Nicole Smith's death anytime a person dies in Hollywood they dig through their lives and try to find something scandalous to talk about! It's frustrating to see someone you liked be torn apart after their death. And it's not fair! These people were hounded enough in life, why can't they let them rest in peace? Not every person in Hollywood has a drug problem or some other scandal in their background. Leave them alone. Anyway.. Sorry, I had to rant.. I'm done now. :)

Physical Therapy and Bad TV

Gigi's having her physical therapy right now. This is not something she enjoys at all!! Lol. I can see the aggravation all over her. Worse though, the therapist is getting aggravated with her too.. She needs to not show it as much. It's kind of amusing.. Gigi doesn't think that she needs therapy at all. Maybe she doesn't.. but a little physicality never hurt anyone. More disturbing to me though is the fact that I'm actually starting to be interested in what happens in the stupid soap operas Gigi watches! Ack!! I can't believe I'm watching this drivel. But honestly it's the best thing we watch all day what with the news and the View! Ugh. Well, I have to make lunch. Cheers!! Love you Beloved! :D