So, I started the Twilight series on Sunday, September 21st. I finished the series a little over a week later on Tuesday, September 30th. I really enjoyed it. I rarely get emotional when reading, but there were definitely parts of this series that had me absolutely heart-broken and other parts where I was singing with excitement. It was a little strange to be so emotionally wrapped up in a book. But it was a great experience. I am definitely buying the books (I borrowed them). It is a series I will be reading again.
I also spent some time on the author's (Stephenie Meyer) website. She has playlists for each of the books, which I promptly put together and added to my iPod (which I've started using, a year and a half later). Its pretty cool to recognize where the songs all fit into the story.
I'm excited for the movie, which is coming out November 21st (Happy Birthday, Abi). Some people are a little hesitent toward the movie, but I think it will be good. The author has been very hands on with the production and has signed off on all the changes that were made. The director says the film is based on the book, it is not a movie (scene for scene) of the book. So, going into the movie with that expectation, I don't think I will be disappointed. I really like the cast they picked. While some fans don't think they fit the characters, I have to disagree. Maybe it is because I saw the trailer and cast before I read the book, but I think they did good on casting. And Rob Pattinson (Edward) is pretty darn hot. Mmmmmm. Rob Pattinson.
Now that life is moving on from Twilight... Well, I don't know that it has, but now that I am not spending every moment with my nose pressed in the book, life has been... barely holding together at best. Some days are better than others. Its just so frustrating to be in a situation that you cannot do anything about but trust God and know that whatever happens He is still God and still in control and knows what is going to happen. And its hard to trust God like that. That kind of trust doesn't come easy, but we are commanded to put our trust in God, so we do. But there are times when my trust, or faith, waivers and I get depressed and want to dig more holes to crawl into. Then I talk to my mom and she always reminds me to just spend time in the word and in prayer.
I am working on getting our HS girls small group going. Alli has decided not to be apart of it. I'm a little conflicted in how I feel about that, but I support her decision. I think it is important to continue this with the girls, since we started it last year. We have a lot more girls now. I think the number of girls that want to be involved has doubled since last year. We have between 8 and 10 girls that want to do it. I have asked DawnMarie to pray about helping me out, as I definitely need someone to assist me. If she decides she can't do it, I'll need to find someone else, so if you think about it... pray that 1) DawnMarie will be willing and able to do it or 2) that God will show me who else to pursue.
Its almost bedtime for my sorry self, so I will chat at you later. Much love.
1 comment:
I see those books everywhere! i always thought they looked dumb but i guess thats why they say 'dont judge a book by the cover'. i'll check it out.
i'm glad to hear things are starting to be a little better in life, even if its just changes in yourself and not the situation.
i definitely understand the "faith" problem.. it seems like its constantly tested. prayer is key, gotta keep that communication priority, just like in our marriages.
if you ever need someone to talk to i always have my phone and lots of down time in the afternoon/evening
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