|
||||||
Maybe Twilight Saga: New Moon *is* popularWe went to breakfast for our birthday this morning. It was a nice day, but it felt a bit chilly, and we weren’t in any hurry. I had a huge hearty breakfast. Still not sure why they call it “hearty” since it probably isn’t really all that good for you or your heart, but isn’t that how it is…? Food that tastes really good, probably isn’t always necessarily good for you. Anyway, I really don’t ever pay much attention to folks, but wouldn’t you know it… I noticed a 20-something girl, and her boyfriend/husband. What caught my eye wasn’t the people, as much as she was holding a large book. She set it down, and lo and behold, it was “New Moon”. Ok, do I chalk this up to my heightened awareness? Is this just like when you get a new car, are driving down the road, and start to notice all the other cars like yours? Or, is it a sign??? I don’t have any idea, but apparently this “stuff” is popular after all. 9 comments to Maybe Twilight Saga: New Moon *is* popular |
|
|||||
|
Copyright © 2010 Jim's New World - All Rights Reserved 150 queries. 0.369 seconds. |
||||||
not sure how to use this site~sorry! was so excited to see you won this contest! Michelle and I have read all four books and are “twilight junkies”. In fact, we have been invited to a private screening in Vancouver, Washington next week. A friend of a friend rented out the entire theater. Must be nice I say!! Miss is coming home to attend, I’ll be in for surgery during that time. Anyhoot, have a wonderful trip! Good things happen to good people!! c
[Reply]
Connie, nice to have to you stop by! Wow, that’s exciting; a private screening for friends.
I still haven’t read the books, but guess the series must really be popular seeing all the frenzy. I’ve been told to wear ear plugs to the premier, since there will probably be a million screaming young girls there.
Thanks for the comments, and best wishes to you.
[Reply]
cbutcher Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 07:27
Jim~looking forward to hearing all about your trip and the craziness! Yes, there will be tons of screaming girls~love stories about vampires is pretty bazaar~but i got hooked! Have fun in LA!! connie
[Reply]
Jim~I meant to tell you earlier how we got so hooked on this movie in the first place! They filmed most of the first movie here in the Gorge. You know that beauiful vista at Crown Point we visited while you were here, across the river in Washington from that for about six months. It was all you heard about in the news, etc. In fact, when the weather was too stormy here, they filmed Bella’s bedroom scenes at our local Highway Department shed. So we were famous here for a year or so with the filming of the first movie. The second one you’ll view in LA was filmed in Vancouver, Canada of course and italy. All for now!
[Reply]
Jim Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 10:59
Well, that’s so cool. Glad you mentioned that; I would have never known. That really is such a beautiful area. I’ve often looked back at the photos, and have some great memories of the area. Now I’ll have to make sure to look for things I might recognize.
It really is a small world, with criss-crossing paths.
Thanks!
[Reply]
Dear Cuz, Great post. If this was read by just one of the MILLIONS of literally crazy Twilight fans (Twihards), you would almost instantly be inundated with pleas, offers, bribes, and loads of hatemail. You hold a highly coveted prize! To say there is an obsessed following of the Twilight series is an understatement. At least a dozen of the teenage girls I teach and mentor fall into that catagory, and I’ve recently had to ban Twilight talk and music during class (now you know where I get my facts
. The books are poorly written but entertaining to the bored housewife or daydreamy teenager (wish I could write a poorly written but entertaining book and sold it millions!). I do have to clear my name as a Twilight “junkie” though. Yes, I succumbed to peer pressure, but no, I’m not member of the newest religious craze “Cullenism”. Be prepared for a corny teenage drama!
Can’t wait to hear the up close and personal take of a disinterested male on the subject. Have a “sparkling” time!!
Michelle
[Reply]
Jim Reply:
November 10th, 2009 at 10:54
Hi Michelle! I am starting to get the sense that this is way bigger than I imagined.
As word gets out around the office, everyone wants to go, or at least have me bring them back an autograph.
I haven’t read the books, but I need to at least watch the first movie before I go. Maybe I’ll rip it to the iPod and watch it on the plane.
I’ve read some of the comments on Amazon, and don’t go back there. People were really either glad, or hateful… Ewww, a dude with a number behind his name won. $#!&, some guy from ALASKA won… On and on.
Oh well, I wasn’t going to go and was ready to decline, but at the last minute decided I might as well go for the event. Won’t get another chance, so taking advantage of it.
Hey, BTW, great on your private screening, too. That is so cool. Like I said, guess it really is a big thing after all.
Take care!
[Reply]
So how was it now that it is over? The trip so many of us were drooling over? I went out to Forks, WA in Sept for Stephenie Meyer Day aka Bella’s birthday. It was wonderful, but I love most anything Twilight related. I have seen New Moon 3 times so far, would have gone a couple other times, but I got asked to tend a couple grand children, so couldn’t go. I was in line midnight opening night to see it the first time along with several other adult friends. I think the saga is a great means of encouraging anyone who feels his/her short comings are insurmountable and that no one could possibly accept him/her because of those short comings. Bella & Edward both fit in this category and while they may be fictional, since the story evolved from someone’s thoughts, dreams, and life experiences, they can come true. (Not the vampire stuff of course, who would want that to come true?) But overcoming one’s weaknesses, being loved gaining strength and helping others – isn’t that what life should be about?
Congrats on your win!
[Reply]
Judy, thank you for stopping by, and your comments! I have to admit, it was quite the event, and an experience I won’t soon forget. I will start by admitting I really didn’t know what it was when I won. I hadn’t really heard of the movie, series, books, etc.
But while I really didn’t care for the movie, the “event” was awesome! Being on the “inside”. I certainly didn’t realize what this meant, or what was in store when I was contacted by Amazon.
I can only say it was a chance of a lifetime. Everyone was wonderful. The actors I talked to (Rob was about the only one that I at least didn’t get to say “hi” to; he was mobbed constantly), none were stuck up or snobby. They are just real people. The opportunity to attend the event, walk the red carpet, be on the “other” side of the fence from all the fans, was something of a dream. The after party was even more awesome. You really had a chance to mingle with the stars. There were a lot of actors attending, “just because” I guess.
I really am fortunate to have won, and while I didn’t get a lot of photos, sure did have a great time, with memories of a lifetime.
Thanks, again, for your comments!
[Reply]