Am I a dork or just a true fan?

Friday, November 21, 2008.

At approximately 4:00pm a group of individuals dressed in black, faces translucently pale, lips a dark ebony, practically pounced on the automatic doors at Jordan Commons. It was the forever-anticipated opening day of Twilight, and this band of dark shady looking gals were heading straight for the theater. Could it be the elusive Cullen clan coming to preview their paramount debut on the big screen? Perhaps a covey of villainous creatures seeking revenge on the unusual but freakishly beautiful family that have the entire female population in a frenzy over their illustrious frontman Edward.

"Who wants popcorn?!?"

Nope! It's just my girls and me so caught up in the crazy madness that is Twilight we just couldn't attend the movie that has occupied our every waking thought and conversation for the past several weeks dressed simply as...mortals...

The movie began amidst screams, squeals and manic applause. Near combustible energy exploded in shrieks, and declarations of love for Edward filled every inch of the theater.

That energy continued as the complicated love affair between Edward and Bella unfolded brilliantly on the screen, reaching it's peak at their first kiss ("I want to try something...hold very still...") (!!!!!!!!) and carried the captivated audience through til the intense and vicious ending.

Twilight was a cinematic experience unlike any other. My enthusiasm was matched only by that of my girls whose high pitched screams at the first sight of Jacob left them trembling and unable to speak for close to an hour...

As the movie came to an end we remained glued in our seats, gazing at the screen, scouring every credit until the lights came up. Our gothic looks were lost in the fascination of the show, and it wasn't until we wandered out of the theater to sideways glances and nods of understanding that we remembered our painted faces and drab attire.

The experience just wouldn't have been complete without the look. We were in "vampire mode." I will make no excuses or apologies, but... next time...we might try going for a normal, blend in with the crowd, don't bring any attention to ourselves, (aka boring) look!