The Reasons Why I Love "Twilight" and Feel Lame About It

for those of you who are unaware...there is this book. its called "Twilight" and then it has sequels. i just started reading the first of the four this weekend. and i completed "Twilight" within 2 days. its kind of like a Harry Potter thing. strange. here's what its about from barnes and noble.com:

About three things I was absolutely positive:
First, Edward was a vampire.
Second, there was a part of him–and I didn’t know how dominant that part might be–that thirsted for my blood.
And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him.

“I’D NEVER GIVEN MUCH THOUGHT TO HOW I WOULD DIE– I’d had reason enough in the last few months –but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this. . . . Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of something else, someone I loved. Noble, even. That ought to count for something.”
When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret.
What Bella doesn’t realize is the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back. . . .
Deeply seductive and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight will have readers riveted right until the very last page is turned.

so here's my list.

1. a refreshing look at vampires. my last "education" on this subject came from buffy. thank you.
2. pale skin is in. heck yes.
3. juxtaposition of normal events, such as baseball, are set against premonitions, super human strength, and bear hunting (without weapons)
4. bella is fierce.
5. i never thought about my scent much more before this. i'll have consider it as an object of attraction now.
6. edward could make basically anyone weak at the knees. he can "tamper" with my mind anyday.
7. glittering skin in the sun? stephenie meyers (the author) is uber creative.

i have to admit...i totally made fun of my roommates before reading these. they were pretty obsessed. and hey, now i've joined the club. haha. omg.