Top 10 - #6 and #5

It's actually so hard to post these one at a time that it is nice to have to catch up and do two.


So of all the difficult, painful, moments in the books, so far (I'm sure we have much more agonizing to do in BD) here are my next finalists:

#6 - Edward suffering in Volterra from Jane's power

and even harder for me to read (although the order fluctuates)

#5 was a tie -

• Bella finding the meadow in New Moon
  
• Edward being there for Bella the night she told Jacob good-bye.

Okay, enough of the painful stuff. Lets move on to the best, most wonderful, or beautiful, or sizzling, or all of the above moments in the books.


#6 - The final meadow scene in Eclipse. Bella's decision is finally made, Edward says:

"I love you, I want you, right now" (didn't even have to look that quote up). What could be better?

Unless you remember

#5 - The scene at Edwards piano:

Even a hopeless romantic can hardly comprehend what an astoundingly precious moment that must have been. And don't forget after he plays for her, and performs her inspired song, he tastes one of the tears she sheds. I don't know, can I come up with 4 moments better than that?

A LITTLE GAME - savoring Twilight

So before we (I) move on to New Moon, here is a last look at Twilight. A little game. Who can be the first one to put the chapter titles in order?

The actual order is:

first sight

open book

phenomenon

invitations

blood type

scary storied

nightmare

port angeles

theory

interrogations

complications

balancing

confessions

mind over matter

the cullens

carlisle

the game

the hunt

goodbyes

impatience

phone call

hide-and-seek

the angel

an impasse

an occasion

Chapter 23, 24 and the Epilogue

Some profound moments in these chapters:

Don't forget to insert the "Prom Remix" into the epilogue. Actually read the remix first and then the epilogue straight through. That's my recommendation.

Chapter 18-22

The "real" vampires enter the picture. It's best not to stop reading from this point on.
Now much to say here, except intense, and truly scary.
Anything strike you?

Happy Birthday Jillybean!

If I am not mistaken, today is Jillybean's birthday.

So leave your happy wishes for her here. I will just say thanks for introducing me to this blog. I appreciate your quiet insight and the music you've shared. I am glad to have gotten to know you better here. Thanks for putting up with those of us who are more exuberant than you in our obsession. Here's wishing you many great Twilight moments today.

- Cydne (that's BFB everyone)

Mary Ann/ TM here: Jill is one of our long time members and we wouldn't be the same without her. Her fun-loving nature adds to every situation she is in. Hope you have a WONDERFUL DAY

(oh and why is he here? Because Jillybean is the captain of Team Jacob. Oh wait, there is no team Jacob. So lets say Jill is the captain of the "be just a tiny bit more sympathetic to Jacob, even though we all love Edward more" team. AWB is co-captain.)

And this guy, well next to Edward, oh and her DH of course, I think he is her next favorite. Jill LOVES the Utah Jazz and she wears Kyle's jersey. Of course her very handsome DH is quite the basketball coach, but anyone would love to have Jillybean as their fan. Your awesome!

BRONZE HAIRED BOY TURNS 107

How many of you realized today is Edward Anthony Mason Cullen's birthday?

I didn't even but thank you Lexicon.

(most beautiful drawing I have ever seen of him)

So their site has started a list of 107 things we love about Edward. Lets make our own.

(closest thing to our real Edward)

And really if anyone reading this claims themselves to truly be a Twilight fan, this is the kind of post where you walk the walk, or whatever anecdote fits. How can you NOT leave a comment here and claim to love Twilight, in particular, EDWARD.

Edward's

body

double

(same

guy)

And of course our

Movie Edward:

News Bits

The best piece of news is from MTV Twilight Tuesday. My recommendation for enjoying it:

First go to the article here. Before you flip out about the lame dialog, watch the MTV video on the same page, or click here. Then there is this clip of the MTV filming the scene without narration. It's good and difficult at the same time. It's exciting to see a little more of the movie and difficult because it's weird, but good.

Oh and the Cullen Crest- okay I can live with it. Here is what the symbols mean (although not from an official source)

• Lion - Dauntless courage
  Hand - Pledge of faith, sincerity, and justice
  Shamrock - Perpetuity
  Chevron - Protection; Builders or others who have accomplished some work of faithful service

What else? Oh, a GREAT interview with the movie producer here.

I'm Ready, LETS GO TO FORKS!!!

If I can get tickets to Stephenie Meyer's Seattle signing, then I am on my way there for a Birthday trip. The signing is August 12, my B-day is close to that, so my hubby really can't say no. So anyone interested, heads up. The signing tickets go on sale Saturday morning.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Chapter 15,16, and 17

Your favorite moments from these chapters . . .

Some questions for discussion:

15 - your impressions of the house?
16 - Carlisle's story, the significant parts?
Edward's room . . . good stuff!

17 - your impressions of baseball, Esme's story, how do you feel when the other Vampires enter the story?

Engagement Day - June 13 - Honeymoon?

Hello me. I'm finally back. (where is busy everyone else these days?) I miss my Twilight moments so much. In fact I didn't even realize that today celebrates Bella and Edwards engagement, (sad sigh). Luckily though I noticed it before it was to late .

To commemorate, there is a wedding poll and this post is for guesses on the location of the honeymoon Edward is surprising Bella with. Mmmmm. (would be more perky but too tired).

Where do you think Edward will take Bella?

And what do you think of this replica of Bella's ring that is for sale online?

Top 10 - #7

When it rains it pours for yours truly. When I have a second I really have to play catch up. Don't get overwhelmed that there are 4 new posts, kay?

#7 - most painful moment in the Twilight series for TM:

When Bella witnesses the Volturi feeding. Shivers, uck!

"Then I understood. The noise was me.

The ripping sound was the sobs coming from my chest. That's what was shaking me."

# 7 - most beautifully emotional moment in Twilight series for TM:

When Bella gets close enough in Volterra to see Edward. Even though she is running to save his life and forfeit her own, that moment she sees him just bursts my heart every time.

"I'd never seen anything more beautiful -- even as I ran, gasping and screaming,

I could appreciate that.

And the last seven months meant nothing.

And his words in the forest meant nothing.

And it did not matter if he did not want me.

I would never want anything but him,

no matter how long I lived."

Musical Expression

How well do you know your Twilight friends? Could you identify their thoughts and feelings through music? Well give it a try. The playlist on the blog is currently playing all (but one) of SM's playlist for the book. I have added a couple of extra songs as well that are just too good not to include. As you are listening to the songs, comment on this post as to what part of Twilight you think the song represents. Some of the answers I have from SM herself, some seem obvious but our opinions will have to do. I cannot tell you what a profound experience collecting these songs over the last 6 months has been. You feel Bella and Edwards experiences even more deeply than you can with just reading the words. So that is really saying something.

Tip: I don't just sit here and listen to music all the time. But I play the list while I am working on the computer or close by. I'll even bring projects in closer proximity to my computer so that I can listen more often. I wish it was in my kitchen. I think I would do more dishes that way. I often google the words too, and am amazed at how they fit.

This would be a great activity for those who read ahead but want to stay in the Twilight mood. I wish I could burn everyone a C.D. but those darn copyrights prevent me from doing it.

Once we have guessed the songs, I will probably add many more that we and other fans have suggested also fit the Twilight mood.

I really hope some of you will choose to play. See you in the comments.

Dazzled Daily - June

So, we haven't done one of these posts in a while, but I figure now that many of us are reading again, there might just be a greater chance of Twilight Moments happening to us. I know that I've had a few Twilight characters star in my dreams a couple times over the last week or so. There's nothing like that feeling you get when you're actively reading. So please share if you have anything!

News of the Week

From the Publisher, HERE is the latest on SM's Breaking Dawn Tour.

BREAKING DAWN TOUR! WOW!
Only 4 venues and the singer from Blue October is touring with her.
Read the details here. I will post a Blue October song later.

Also I forgot to post this and it is very intersting. Read about a really probable theory as to why SM chose Aug. 2nd for the release of this final book.

Here is an interview with Sarah Clarke.

A video interview from the Lexicon with Kristen Stewart on the set.

Chapter 13 and 14

Chapter 13: Nothing like this has ever been written before.

How did it strike you? Were you scared?

Was it the most intense moment of their relationship?

Chapter 14: Are there words?

(I have been saving this picture for this chapter and I almost forgot it)

Chapter 10, 11, and 12

Twilight group read:

Well these chapters are amazing! Does anyone have anything to say about them besides how does Bella even make it one step with Edward looking like that? (just kidding of course any on- looking DH's. There is much more substance to these books than Edward's build, right girls?)

If anyone possibly doesn't remember the source of this picture, this is what Stephenie had in mind when she described Edward's attire for the hike.

This outtake goes with chapter 11. It's called Badminton.

I couldn't help it...

I hope you all don't mind that I used precious posting space for this personal experience - but I really couldn't help it!

I SAW IT!!! I SAW IT!!! I SAW IT!!! I SAW IT!!!

I officially saw the real life, wide screen, absolutely amazing TWILIGHT TRAILER!!! I was sitting in a late movie - Narnia, and all of a sudden there appears the "Summit" logo - my friend and I (a closet TWaholic) nearly almost squealing - yes squealing - death gripped each other's arms. I realized at the end, that I had held my breath almost the whole time. Even though I have seen this 20+ times on my computer screen - it sure was better than I ever thought possible there in the theater. I really had to stop myself from screaming several times through it, and NOT clapping like a teenage girl after it was done!!! The theater wasn't very full - but you really could feel the electricity it brought from everyone's reactions - mostly women, turning to their significant other's and commenting! So, AAAHHHH, I was officially swept away!! - maybe dazzled?! At least left very breathless!!

Top 10 - number 9 and 8

I missed an entire week ladies. That is sad, sad, sad.

My worst Twilight Moments:
#9 - Charlie hating Edward. I know its justified but I can't stand it. Will Charlie ever be able to understand how much Bella really means to Edward?

#8 - Bella jumping of the cliff. I never thought she would die, but her pain was so searing during all of New Moon and her thoughts in the water culminated that pain.




My Best Twilight Moments:
#9 - "I was that boy". "If I had found you, there isn't a doubt in my mind how I would have proceeded. I was that boy, who would have --- gotten down on one knew and endeavored to secure your hand. I would have wanted you for eternity, even when the word didn't have quite the same connotations." No explanation needed here, right?




#8 - Jeep Kiss. This kiss is higher on my list than the "kidnapped" kiss because their feelings are still so new, so potent! The jeep kiss is surely one of, if not THE hottest kiss in the series. Turn up the air conditioning people.

Movie Update for June 2

6/3 - Here is a longer interview from the MTV "Larry". Roberts is almost normal. Its fun to watch.

So here is the supposed "first completed movie scene" although it didn't look complete to me. Its actually a little choppy but at this point, WHO CARES? Its Twilight, so we love it!.

Also here is a link to pictures of Kristen and Rob at the MTV awards.
And here are some silly videos of Rob but the one about his outfit is hysterical, since we are so attuned to his attire. Kristen and Rob a couple? is here, Rob's wardrobe improvement is here. He really is kind of a geeky English guy. One more reason I am convinced he has a crush on Kristen (who I heard has a boyfriend) is in this 17 magazine article. Its very short.

And here are some silly MTV questions for the cast (this one is about a week old, so you may have seen it.)

This is a Lexicon video interview with the movie producer. Kind of interesting.

Enjoy.