tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post3485464595185420227..comments2023-05-18T09:24:05.695-04:00Comments on anamnesis: Twilight ZoneMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14419796338370322835noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-37348770629079538412009-05-18T15:23:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:23:00.000-04:00Hi Ciara! Oh, I'm so glad that someone I "know" r...Hi Ciara! Oh, I'm so glad that someone I "know" rather than some theorhetical person with a Twilight Themed Blog is also rereading them! I don't feel quite so wacky as I did... Not that we are wacky! It's just hard for someone on the "outside" to understand. ;) My husband, too, is quietly shaking his head, but with a gentle smile and a jesting "you're obsessed!"<br /><br />I was more irritated with the self depracating Bella thing the first time 'round. This time it doesn't bother me. I mean, I'm really in it for Edward. And he too doesn't see his amazing worth and uniqueness and heart and looks!<br />She's not the only one, though her lack of self confidence about herself is the further step. But she is a teen, so I cut her the slack. Also: she is quite confident enough not to wear makeup, to rebel, AND to parent her parents, not to mention to hang with quite dangerous folk! I think I personally would feel BOTH more significant due to Edward's attention, and also slightly insignifacant in the light of Edward's natural and supernatural magnificence! If she were arrogant at all, it wouldn't work. The way she is wearing thin for me is all the snarky eye rolling and "sour looks"! Who on earth would roll eyes at Edward? Who could dare give such a glorious and powerful creature a "sour look"? Ugghh! I wouldn't! I'd be strewing his path with flower petals, or antelopes or whatever he wished! ;)<br /><br />Great to see you here-- as always you're very welcome!<br /><br />CirceMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419796338370322835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-89709064322090335952009-05-18T14:42:00.000-04:002009-05-18T14:42:00.000-04:00Thank you, Amanda. I agree completely. And yet, ...Thank you, Amanda. I agree completely. And yet, here I am, once again so easily confused and lost, even when I believe what you say is true. Is true. <br /><br />Thanks for reinforcing what I already know, in my head, so I can let it become what (and whatever) it will in my heart.<br /><br />:)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419796338370322835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-15374319525717242692009-05-17T17:54:00.000-04:002009-05-17T17:54:00.000-04:00WOW! This is amazing! More coincidences than I'd k...WOW! This is amazing! More coincidences than I'd know what to make of! Isn't life bizarre? <br /><br />I'm reading them again too (ahem) and I do find myself irritated by Bella. Her repetitive 'I'm not good enough' line wears a bit thin! I think I actually preferred Bella in the movie! I can see Jay wondering how long this is going to last!<br /><br />(Ps I too love Stranger Than Fiction!)Ciara Brehonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10583812950426579762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-38505198757343828142009-05-16T18:28:00.000-04:002009-05-16T18:28:00.000-04:00Oh, I see - the storyline. Yes, I understand. Pe...Oh, I see - the storyline. Yes, I understand. Perhaps, we find these connections at the “right” times in our lives. Maybe, they’re there for us to find when we need to find them - to help us to understand whatever we’re supposed to understand, at the time - almost like a “tutor.” Perhaps, I’m reading too much into it - but it seems to be true, at least personally.<br /><br />Perhaps, whatever it is that helps us to heal or grow - any positive movement in our lives (even if the road gets bumpy from time-to-time) - is a good thing?<br /><br />When looking back, everything (good or bad or neutral) seems to lead us to where we are, now. And where we are, now, is where we are supposed to be. This is only what I'm learning and learning to accept - but it seems to be right.<br /><br />Stranger than Fiction - I haven’t seen, but, yes Will Farrell is great, and I just adore Emma Thompson. Will have to check that one out!<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful rest of the weekend!<br /><br />:-)<br /><br />AmandaA. Lois Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942514072576366474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-6807838917927359232009-05-16T08:39:00.000-04:002009-05-16T08:39:00.000-04:00Hi, Amanda. Thanks for commenting. I know you ha...Hi, Amanda. Thanks for commenting. I know you haven't read the books. The strange thing is, I don't feel a significant connection with Bella as a character. (I think the draw with her character is the benefit of Edward, honestly) And yet, the storyline is to me at least in some aspects so freakishly in line with my own in parts. It reminds me, now that I think about it, of that film Stranger than Fiction with Will Ferrell and Emma Thompson. (If you haven't seen it, do. It's quite a touching performance by Will, who is usually a comedy fav of mine, but who holds his own quite well as a dramatic lead.)I feel unnerved in a way.<br /><br />It is neat, I guess, though I wish it left me feeling more connected, or better about the books or about my teen past... I think maybe it's dredged up some stuff for me. I in no way am wistful or wishful about my teen relationship guy. Not except to say, I wish it hadn't been so painful, wish I hadn't given myself over to him emotionally against my better instincts. It's a pattern I think I duplicated in my next relationship. I am glad that I'm stronger now. And definitely my own person. (I think most of the time my husband is too! ;)<br /><br />Hugs to you<br /><br />CirceMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14419796338370322835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-469109342951076928.post-89400560123546390002009-05-15T20:35:00.000-04:002009-05-15T20:35:00.000-04:00Circe, this is so neat - the connections. Though ...Circe, this is so neat - the connections. Though I haven’t read the books, I “get” it.<br /><br />Don’t you just LOVE things like this? And isn’t it even more strange how we can connect to a fictional character so deeply, sometimes? There are always universal truths, but the complexities/twists and turns embedded within those truths are where we find distinct aspects of ourselves.<br /><br />Also - I had a moment to check out Noreen’s blog. It is definitely a place I will be visiting, again, as I find time to explore. Very interesting and has piqued my interest. Thank you for the link!<br /><br />Many hugs,<br />AmandaA. Lois Hickeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05942514072576366474noreply@blogger.com