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I have been transformed. I have now officially seen Twilight the movie. And can I just say, in no uncertain terms, that I loved it!!

I went into the theater so nervous, with very low expectations. I tried to forget the book, and watch the movie with an open mind. I realize they could not follow the book exactly, and I didn’t want that to be a crutch for me disliking or criticizing the movies. Man, was I pleasantly surprised. I think they did an amazing job!

These actors, they are Edward and Bella. They brought them to life for me in ways I didn’t know they could  or would. I am still irrevocably in love with Edward Cullen. Probably even more so now. At times he seemed a little awkward, but he was supposed to be awkward. It was just perfect, and I couldn’t be more happy with it.

I loved the vampire baseball scene. It was beautiful to see that part of the book come to life with such beauty and precision. Alice was great, and Jasper and his bat tricks were a little hot. Even though he looked a lot like Edward Scissorhands throughout the movie. It would have been really nice to get a little more interaction between them (Alice &  Jasper) and Bella. But, I suppose there was a story to tell and it revolved more around the love between Edward and Bella. It worked out beautifully.

I had so many “favorite parts” that I don’t even know where to begin. I loved when James said “You brought a snack” – wow, was that hot!!  I loved when Edward caught the apple. I  loved when Edward had to suck the venom from Bella’s arm. I love when Charlie was cleaning his gun and Edward was there to meet him. I love the way they arrived at school together and turned everyone’s heads. I loved Edward’s struggle in Biology class (and am especially thankful that I was able to read Midnight Sun to understand his struggle). Mostly though, I loved the way he adored and protected her. And the way she loved him without regard to her own safety or caring what others might think. Oh, and when the Cullens made their on screen appearance as they entered the cafeteria… it was as if time was frozen. It was beautiful.

I can’t wait to go see it again.

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This article about the new Twilight movie had me cracking up. It’s a great article, first off… and put to rest some of my fears about the book to movie transition. Some of the author’s choice words are amusing, to say the least. Check it out, it’s a good read. Here are some notable quotes from the article that had me laughing..

Hardwicke tenderly builds the love story of the emotionally lost Bella (Kristen Stewart) and BVOC (Big Vampire On Campus) Edward (Robert Pattinson). Their relationship develops under cloudy skies. That’s not being metaphorical. It seems vampires have blingish skin that sparkles in direct sunlight.

Okay, BVOC? Brilliant!! And yes, I’d say Edward Cullen is indeed the Big Vampire On Campus. I wish I’d thought of that. And as you can tell by the title of this post, I love his “blingish skin” – so funny. I’m very curious to see how they blinged his skin in the movie… I only hope it’s half as good as I have imagined Edward Cullen’s blingish skin (I just like saying that now).

The action picks up in the last fourth of the book, when Bella becomes the blue-plate special for a group of vampires who prefer to dine from the human menu.

Keep in mind, I’m easily amused… blue-plate special made me snort. I like this guys style of writing.

In case you didn’t know.. it’s TWILIGHT WEEK!!! And in case you have been living under a rock, or don’t know how to read (why else would anyone NOT read these books?)… I am sharing the trailer for the movie with you here today.  Ok, it’s not the “official” trailer or anything, but it’s one of the better ones! I’m so excited I could just… oh, I don’t know…. kiss Edward Cullen or something really crazy like that!

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And can I just say, James is one pretty hot vampire, too. What am I saying? Vampires are hot, period.

And yes, I’m fully aware that I sound like a raving lunatic at this very moment. It’s all good. This is my escape from reality, let me enjoy it, will ya?

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It’s Twilight week here at AG&HB! I’m sorry, but I can think of nothing else. And I’m really peeved that I have to work Friday  night, and won’t get to see the movie until Saturday!! I keep telling myself that it’s okay, maybe I will avoid the droves of teenage girls sure to flood the theaters on Friday night, but in reality, I’m just not okay with it. I’m really hating it – really, really, really hating it!

I peeked up at him one more time, and regretted it. He was glaring down at me again, his black eyes full of revulsion. As I flinched away from him, shrinking against my chair, the phrase if looks could kill suddenly ran through my mind.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 1, p.24

I love this part in the book, in the beginning. I especially loved reading it from Edward’s perspective in Midnight Sun. I sincerely do hope that the author, Stephenie Meyers, opts to finish Midnight Sun. It’s so enlightening on nearly every single aspect of Twilight – and very captivating, to say the least. I mean, who doesn’t want to hear Edward Cullen’s side of the story? Call me crazy, but I want everything Edward Cullen has to offer!

His fingers were ice-cold, like he’d been holding them in a snowdrift before class. But that wasn’t why I jerked my hand away so quickly. When he touched me, it stung my hand as if an electric current had passed through us.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 2, p.45

An electric current. Wow! I have only known one person in my life that has ever made me feel that way, and you know what? It still happens with him. If he just gets too close, brushes up against me, I get butterflies and the whole nine. Granted, he’s no Edward Cullen, I just felt the need to share that tidbit.

He is probably the reason I’m choosing to focus on Twilight this week. I’m pretty sure this week is the week he will disappear from my life for approximately 28 days. I am not sure how I am going to cope with that. He is my lifeline, my confidant, the main person on the face of this Earth that really gets me. And he’s going to be gone, and the mere thought of not being able to call or see him on a whim leaves me grasping for air.

Back to Twilight…

I couldn’t allow him to have this level of influence over me. It was pathetic. More than pathetic, it was unhealthy.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Chapter 4, p.74

Aaahhh…. Bella Swan, you and I have more in common than even I have noticed. Except for the fact, that you totally get your happy ending. You get Edward Cullen and happily ever after. Lucky you, fictional character, lucky you.

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