ad·dic·tion [uh-dik-shuhn] The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or involved in something.
So I have been struggling with some addictions lately. The first one is a bit embarrassing for me and I have struggled posting about it for a while now. But many have requested pictures so here it goes!
My name is Amanda and I'm addicted to Twilight.
I can hear all of your gasps!
I know what you are saying: "Amanda vowed to never read these books and futhermore used to make fun of everyone who was so obsessed with Twilight!"
So you are asking yourself: "How could this happen?"
I blame it all on two people. (Isn't that what you do--blame someone else for your problems?)
So, Jennilynn--this is all your fault. You made me go see the movie with you--even bought my ticket. You provided me with my first hit for free! And I loved it! Not enough to want to read the books yet but enough to desensitize me to the idea.
But Jennilynn is not the only one to blame here! Jaqui--this is your fault too! You just had to bring that whole stack of books over and leave them there to tempt me! You knew full well what would happen to me!
So I blame you both for me completely abandoning my family for 4 full days! I started Twilight on a Friday, finished it Friday night. Started New Moon on Saturday, finished it Saturday night. I did take a break on Sunday--well, sort of--I started Eclipse Sunday night and finished it on Monday. Breaking Dawn took me all day Tuesday and I finished it Wednesday morning. Four full days, people! I couldn't put it down. I had to find out how it all ended. I loved escaping into this world Stephanie Meyer created and I didn't want to leave! It was a journey I will never forget!
I know, I know! I'm lame! Stupid! Ridiculous! This went against my very nature of usually repelling whatever is "popular"! I don't know what is wrong with me! I've been trying to figure out why...why did I like it so much? Why was I drawn to these characters, the situations they were in, the outcomes...why? Maybe because it made me feel young again. Maybe it reminded me of falling in love, what those butterflies felt like. Maybe it reminded me of why I married Michael--what true love feels like. Maybe I just needed an escape! I honestly don't have all the answers for you! But I'm hooked...obsessed...and what do I do...throw a party, of course!
A Twilight DVD release party!
The Invitations
The Goodie Bags included a Twilight book mark, Shimmer Body Wash (so you can sparkle), Red Fingernail Polish (Alice would approve), and "Edward's Kiss" lip gloss, that we made that night!
I had way too much fun with the decorations...red, black and white everything...I even turned on my Christmas lights outside for the true "Alice" effect
Everyone helped with the food. Jennilynn made yummy bacon wrapped chestnuts, little smokies and veggies and dip. Heather brought "Bitten" red velvet cupcakes, red popcorn and she helped me make caramel apples with white chocolate and cinnamon sugar. Colleen made Bella and Edward sugar cookies with black frosting. Everyone brought red, black and white candy. I made Heidi's red slushy punch drink that I called "The Cold One". We had way too much food and ate all night long. We started the party at 9 pm with making the lip gloss and then moved on to a fabulous Jeopardy style Twilight trivia game that Jaqui put so much work into! It was so fun! Everyone was so loud and we were all surprised we didn't know as much as we thought about our favorite books! Not as much as Jaqui and Kelly anyways!
Pictured: Heather Shepherd, Kelly Purser, Emily Norman, Shannon Reese, Jenny Chadwick, Christy Hansen, Jennilynn Hawkins, Heidi Allred, Heather Carlile, Jen Fisher, Colleen Fluckiger, Beth Emmett
We waited in line for about an hour and had fun chatting and trying to stay awake. By the time we made it home and started the movie it was about 1:30 am. Can I just say, it was so fun to watch the movie with all of you! I LOVED all the comments...I don't think I have laughed that much in a very long time! Not everyone made it to the end of the movie. Wimps! Around 4 am, we finally called it quits, after watching all the deleted scenes, of course. But it didn't end for me there...oh no! I was crazy enough to get 3 hours of sleep and head to Target with Jaqui at 8 am for the 3 disc DVD version! I know...Obsessed!
This was so much fun for me! I hope everyone had a great time! I loved sharing my Twilight obsession with all of you and now feel a little better that I'm not alone in loving these books! If you weren't invited, don't be sad(or mad, please)! I just didn't know who all had read the books and wasn't sure who wouldn't look at me like I'm crazy when I mentioned Twilight (it's still kinda embarrassing for me!) So if you are into it at all, leave me a comment, let me know so I can talk Twilight with you. If you are not into it--just wait! I'll try and convince you to read it, so you can be as crazy as me!
13 comments:
You are hilarious!! I resisted as well and then fully enjoyed every page of those delightful books and saw the movie twice in the theater.....I was embarassed for myself. Your party looks sooo fun!! Looove all the decorations, you're so creative!
You crack me up. I think I giggled through out your entire post. Thanks for the fun night. I was one who was wondering if/when you would post about that adventure. You're fabulous! It really was a great time.
You are a party animal!! I LOVE it!! :)
What a fun night you had! Its OK I am on board, you can call me obsessed as well. Sometimes we need to realize that certain things are "popular" for a reason - THEY REALLY ARE THAT GOOD!!!
SO MUCH FUN!!! What else can I say? I'm glad you're just as crazy as I am... it made me feel a LITTLE more normal! Plus, I could have never pulled an awesome party together like that. You are so cute!
P.S. I still can't figure out exactly why they affected me the way they did!
Amanda, the party rocked! I was so glad to be included in all the fun! Thank you for all the work you put into it. You are truly amazing! I think you must have been the party planner in the Pre-existance and I am super glad to have met you on this Earth.
PS I tried to hide my Twilight addiction for a long time...it doesn't work! And I blame Jaqui too!
Seriously I got schooled in the Twilight Jeopardy. I guess I need to be re-reading the next book so I have a clue as to what's going on. It really was such a fun night and as usual you totally out did yourself. I hope people out themselves so we can add more to the next party... that you'll be throwing right? You're the best, i love ya lady!
I blame Jaqui too. I wasn't going to read and when I did, it was all I could talk or think about!
Thanks for including me even though I couldn't hang out very long!!!
Seriously, a great party. Next time could you make it a Pajama Party so I'm not the only one? hahaha... You are truly a talented party planner. And friend. I am glad to call you mine. :)
PS - You had a bench full on Sunday. Did you have that much company staying with you? And I totally forgot to bring the sign-ups for the family history class. I'll be sure they are there this Sunday.
Oh, I have been waiting for this! I finally caught my blog up today and wanted to post about this, but had no pics, I can just send them here! Amanda, I had such a great time! All of it, from the beginning to the 3am ending for me was a blast! Thank you!
Amanda -I'm with everyone else, you pulled off an amazing party. I had so much fun that night. A bunch of moms getting together and letting out our inner teenage girls - I'm game anytime!
I will gladly take the blame for introducing your addiction! Now I don't feel so silly! You throw a wonderful party and I tired just thinking about it- can't wait for NEW MOON! Love you my non party challenged friend!
I loved the party!! Bless you for your addiction. Hope you have lots more parties because your parties are the best!
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