November 24, 2008 | Book One,Book Stuff,contests,Draven Atreides,Draven Atreides, Teenage Informant Series,Life in General,Movie Queue,The 4-1-1 on Me,Weekend Wrap-Up,Writing Movements
Saturday morning, the hubby and I went to see Twilight. I don’t think he really wanted to see it, but I kept asking if he was going with me because I was going to see it by myself if he didn’t.
I don’t think he wanted to stay home by himself, so he went with me.
I never read the book, but I wanted to see the movie. I had no expectations going in, didn’t expect to be disappointed if it wasn’t like the book (are they ever?).
I liked it.
In some ways, it reminded me of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer T.V. show. Y’know, with the whole YA factor appeal. Some of Robert Pattinson’s facial expressions were funny. Especially the one in the classroom. And for some reason, I was expecting him to turn into a pile of ashes when he stepped into the sunlight, but apparently, their “kind” of vampire doesn’t do that. Someone care to explain that?* I could just read the book, I know, but I would rather have the instant gratification of knowing the answer now rather than later. I don’t know if they plan to turn her other books into movies (again, anyone care to weigh in on that?*), but I’ll go see them if they come out.
I just feel sorry for the stupid fool who was stupid enough to release a portion of her WIP. Because of that one person, 1) the author will probably no longer trust you with her work and 2) you ruined it for the ENTIRE NATION who was looking forward to reading the last installment. What did this person think would happen? If I had been as heavily invested in this series as everyone else, and then read that the last book may never be published, I would’ve been seriously pissed. It would be like watching the series finale of a favorite show and then not knowing what happened to the characters. coughAngelcough.
Much sympathy going out to all you Stephenie Meyers fans. A word to the wise: don’t screw with an author’s work. You really don’t want to see our bad side.
Sunday, I took my braids out. This is what it looked when she was all done removing them: CLICK FOR BIGGER VIEW
It’s kinda fuzzy, but that’s what you get when you take pics with your camera phone. The Finger in the Light Socket look is very “in” right now, isn’t it? LOL.
And then here I am all straight and pretty: CLICK ON PIC FOR BIGGER VIEW
What a difference chemicals can make, eh?
Writing Movement - To quote Fiona Apple, I’ve been a bad, bad girl. I didn’t write at all last week. Holding out my hand. I know, I know. Go on, feel free to give me a virtual slap on the wrist. I’m totally procrastinating with this short story, can you tell? I gave myself until the end of the month to finish the first draft. So, really, I have until Sunday to reach that goal. I still got time, folks. I’ll get on it, I swear. I’ll do some writing this week. Maybe I’ll finish before Thanksgiving.
So, how was your weekend?
*Would you like to pre-order a copy of A Royale Pain? The first person that answers my questions about Twilight will be given the password for the protected offer page.
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Rinda says:
Love these pics! I think you have the best smile.
I dried my hair at an RWA conference last year and let my roomies see it before I straightened it. They cracked up. It’s very frizzy and huge!
Sarcastica says:
YOU’VE NEVER READ TWILIGHT! Seriously Celise, get on that now! I’m not going to tell you why they don’t explode in the sunlight, and I hope no one else does; read the book!!!
trust me, its even more orgasmic then the movie.