However, I must say in my defense that a picture of him did nothing for me until I read Twilight.
For those of you who don't have teenage daughters, don't read pop fiction, or just live under a rock, Pattinson portrays Edward Cullen, a young man with the culture and manners of someone from another era. That's because he is from another era. Edward is a 100+ year old man who dwells in a 17 year old body because he is, you see, a vampire.
The whole vampire thing did nothing for me when I first saw the previews for Twilight, the movie. But my daughters begged me to read the book. "Please Mom! Just try it!" So one night, after tucking the kids into bed, I decided to give it a shot. Shortly after 10 p.m. I crawled into bed and picked up the book.
Shortly after 2 a.m., I forced myself to close the book and turn out the light. It was THAT good. I have since read the other three novels in the series, too. The way that Edward talks to Bella (his love interest); the way he is so respectful and kind, opening doors and pulling out chairs. Can you say ROMANTIC?
And now I'm counting down the days to the premiere of the second movie based on these stories, NEW MOON. It opens at midnight on November 20th and yes, I have tickets for that night. The next day just wouldn't do. I must be there for that first showing. I am that excited about these books, these movies....and Edward.
Plus, it's a night out with my girls. And THAT'S something to look forward to, too. :) So on that note just allow me to say...ELEVEN DAYS TO GO!!!
