Thankful for Twilight and all it’s done….

Dear Twilight,
It’s been a strange year to say the least. Although I often find myself focusing on the negative in my life, I really truly do have a lot for which I am thankful.

I am thankful that the first movie wasn’t so awful that it stopped me from later reading the books. Twilight was the first movie that I saw by myself, coincidentally over Thanksgiving weekend. The movie peaked my interest, so naturally I Wiki’d the plot of the books. LUCKILY, months later when I finally did read the series, I didn’t remember about the DEMON baby, cause well… who would start reading this series full well knowing there’s a DEMON baby involved?

I am thankful that after reading the series and seeing the movie again (appreciated it much more after having read the books), that I turned to the internet and stumbled across Letters To Twilight. If it was not for that faithful night, on 3/16/09 (YES, that’s the date I first found LTT and commented), when I read the aptly titled post: I’m gonna be nice today. UC and MOON articulated the random thoughts swirling around my head about the movies, the books, and the actors. It was kismet and I knew it.

Flash forward to present time and I can claim both UC and MOON as my real life friends (although I haven’t met Moonie yet). I’ve met several people from the fandom in person and have forged incredible friendships – we’ve even traveled together to tour the Pacific Northwest! I really don’t know what I would have done without these friends this year. I’ve also been fortunate to have met some hilarious and generous friends who regularly send me “Cullen smiles” and cards in the mail or fly in from Chili to visit! For some of my friends, I’ve only been able to keep an email/chat/phone relationship, but I know they care deeply about me and the feeling is mutual.
It’s amazing that at 29 years old, I’ve made so many remarkable friends in such a short period of time. These fantastic women have been my crutch when I could barely get through each day. I cannot adequately express how much they mean to me, how much I needed them, and how I will be forever grateful for their friendship.

So Twilight, I got really heavy there, especially since I’m writing to something that isn’t tangible, but I am thankful. Thankful that Stephenie Meyer decided to write down her dream and everything that has happened since.

Going broke for new moon,
Brooke

We love you Brookie! XO

Our internet game is ridiculous: The Forum, LTR, Twitter

Would we like Twilight if it weren’t for Edward?

Dear Team Edward,

Close your eyes and think about your love for the Twilight series books. And now let your heart go ‘pitter-patter’ as you think of and feel your connection with Edward Cullen. Now, with your eyes still closed, shift your focus to the sub-par movie version of the beloved book series we’ve been focusing our energy on. What are you feeling? Super annoyed that after your most recent viewing of the movie you thought, “Wow… it’s really 2nd-hand embarrassing that my teenage sister and her friends just walked away from this movie and I’m still sitting here.”

I love Twilight. Plus having Rob as the hottest freaking vampire ever doesn’t hurt. But there are those of you (and some are crazy, sure) who thought it was a brilliant movie (That’s Not Normal), and then some of you LOVE the movie, but not because it was brilliant and not necesarily because of Rob. WHY!?

Before we jump into this today’s Twilosophy, let me define my love for Twilight: I love the story; I love the world Stephenie built; I love the familiarity of the movie and the way it made me feel when I saw the amazing book brought to life on the big screen the first time. Even though, during my first viewing, I had this nagging feeling of “that movie wasn’t that well-done,” I still loved it because I remembered what losing my Twi-virginity was like. So when I say “I/you/we love the movie,” that’s what I mean. I don’t mean I love it like I love “Whatever works,” my ‘best movie of 2009’ pick so far or like “500 Days of Summer,” or my love for “Waitress” or “Junebug.” No, no, no. I mean I love Twilight because it’s given me an amazing friendship with Moon- and with many of you- plus given me an opportunity to laugh, A LOT, and meet people in this amazing community we all built together.

So getting back to you closing your eyes feeling that love for Edward yet conflicted by the sub-par movie Edward starred in, I have to ask: Would we like Twilight the movie if it weren’t for Edward? And by “Edward,” I mean, Rob, playing our beloved Edward. Yes, we love the books & we love the story- so maybe we’d give it a second watch. But would we love the movie so much that we become interested with people barely involved with the movie, (the 100 monkeys, Bobby Long or Sam Bradley) or would we just push it off as a teenage movie that’s supposed to be bad? How much did Rob’s hottness and Rob’s portrayal of Edward have to do with the success? Do we make excuses for Twilight because of our attraction to Rob?

I posed this question to a group of LTT readers and loved their responses. Join the convo after the jump!

A tear jerker Twilight Thursday

Dear LTTers,

We’ve shared this week about the crazy letters we get from special Twilighters who provide us with countless laughs.  But for every 10 25 crazy emails we get, we read one that brings us to tears.  Today we’re going to set-aside the normal funny jokes & banter (I know you don’t believe me- you think I’m gonna post a picture of Buttcrack Santa singing “Friends are Friends forever” with Tequila Tomas, but I’m being serious) because we received a letter that touched us so deeply that it can’t not be shared:

To me the Twilight Saga has more meaning than most.
It has actually changed my life!

I know that sounds crazy but please let me explain:

Almost 3 years ago I had an accident that resulted in a head injury. I have been trying to re-learn everything, but without short term memory, it is a huge, frustrating, challenge. The best way to describe my life is like living the movie “Fifty First Dates” without the humor! I feel “lost in space” most of the time. My brain now reacts like pieces of a puzzle that have been thrown up in the air, and I am constantly trying to grab them to put them back in place! Reading had always been my escape- my passion- until the accident. Since then, no matter how hard I tried, I either couldn’t understand the most simplest of words, or couldn’t hold on to the information long enough so that I could follow the story. I had all but given up hope. Then came Twilight!

My daughter knew I’d love the movie, but because I can’t ever go out (It’s very hard with a head injury, you look “normal”, so people don’t understand if you’re dizzy or say the wrong word, and it became too embarrassing (especially when people assumed I was drunk!) I stopped going anywhere). So she waited for the DVD to be released and didn’t tell me she also bought the book. Using the movie as a guideline, I tried to read the book. What I couldn’t follow or understand while reading, I would use the movie I had loaded onto my computer, to refer to. It took many months and lots of notes, but I DID IT! I read my 1st book! I can never find the words to express how I felt the day I came to the last page! A precious gift had been given back to me!

How do I thank everyone for creating a movie with characters that were interesting enough for me to WANT to read the book. A story, so well written that I REFUSED to give up until I finished reading it. Although I lose pretty much all of it after I sleep, it’s a worthwhile challenge to watch the movie and read the book every day, to keep practicing! (Although I have to admit on a couple of occasions, I made myself stay awake all night because I was at such a great part in the book, I didn’t want to lose it!!) I must hold the record for having watched and read Twilight the most times!! A friend of mine was even keeping count for awhile, I think she stopped after 122 or something! I wish I could personally thank Stephenie Meyer, Melissa Rosenberg, Catherine Hardwicke & the entire cast for giving back to me the gifts of courage, strength and determination. Who knows what is next, maybe I WILL find the courage to go OUT to see New Moon! The thought alone terrifies me, but I know that I have to keep trying, that I can NEVER give up because dreams do come true! My most sincere thanks to all!

Sincerely,
Cyndi

How many tissues did you go through during that story? To quote Jessica Stanley, “I know, right?”

Cyndi shared with us that LTT/LTR have made it onto one of her infamous post-its, to remind her to read it everyday! And even though it sometimes takes her hours to read what we write, when she finishes and ‘gets’ the joke, she is laughing along with all of us!

Cyndi- you joked that you were going to have to write a post-it note to remind yourself that your letter is going to be posted. Hope the reminder worked & we didn’t scare you! Thank you again for sharing your beautiful story and not only touching me & Moon, but I’m guessing everyone who reads this post today!

Kellan bear hugs from both of us,
UC & Moon

PS: Decided to throw you a little “Cullen Smile” after the jump

Oh where, oh where is my Twilight book?

Today we present another posting of “Where in the world is the Twilight book?”

Dear Twilight book,

Although I am now reading Breaking Dawn in the Twilight series (for the 3rd time), I must say YOU hold the most of the special places in my heart outta all 4 books!!

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Thank you for coming to work with me today, it’s sure to be more bearable during this test taking time…I’m sure most of the 5th grade tweenies in my class are just green with envy that I have you in my possesion!!
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MUAHAHA…Anyway be reading you soon…Ciao!
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H’s & K’s,

KrazyKidd

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(See where else the Twilight book has been!)

We’re 2nd hand embarrassed v3

Dear Crazy Insane Twilight Fangirl-

Get a freaking grip. You are the reason why a lot of us feel ashamed about liking this series, or have to preface any declaration of Twi-love with “but I’m normal” or “seriously, it’s a really great series” or “it’s not JUST about vampires.” You losing your shit after finishing Breaking Dawn isn’t helping the cause any.

The fact that you’re all snot faced and unintelligible for like half the video is mind blowing… did you really think your friends at school wouldn’t see this? Or people like us?! We’re sooooo 2nd hand embarrassed right now.

Please seek mental help… or a good tissue company like Kleenex

Love (i guess)
Me (themoonisdown)

If you dare…  watch her follow up video titled “Still crying two hours after Breaking Dawn” after the jump

Another Unicorn sighting!

Guy at airport, rockin' a Twilight book

Dear Twilight,

On my way to Canada via Edmonton I saw this guy sitting reading Twilight. Of course, I was in shock.

He was alone. There was no girlfriend next to him reading New Moon. I really wanted to ask him who introduced him to Twilight and how is he liking it.

I finally got my boyfriend to read Twilight and now he’s on New Moon. He isn’t impressed but promised to read all books so we can talk about my favorite topic- Twilight:)

Twilight forever!
Rhonika

Twi-fans: We LOVE Unicorn sightings- send us yours at
letterstotwlight@gmail.com

Where in the world is the Twilight book?

Dear New Moon,

Thanks for being with me while I was waiting for the R5 to take me home from Philly this afternoon. You were a great companion.

Love,
Unintended Choice

Where in the world is YOUR Twilight Saga book? Send us pics and a quick letter to letterstotwilight@gmail.com

Football is on? Sorry, gotta finish “New Moon”

Dear Twilight & Stephenie Meyer,

Sometimes, it doesn’t matter that the Philadelphia Eagles sucked 6 weeks ago, had their quarterback benched and are now only 2 wins away from winning the Superbowl.

If you think that all the attendees at the Eagle’s game-day party I went to today were giving Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb their undivided attention, you would be wrong.

Steph, you’ll be happy to know that my best friend got HER priorities straight and only looked up from New Moon once when I came in to say hi to her and the teeny tiny baby in her belly (CONGRATS AP!)

Football- don’t mess with the Twilight Saga. Don’t even think about it.

In other news, I’m really trying to convince AP to name the baby Reneesme (since she’s only on New Moon she doesn’t know who that is yet) I KNOW, my very own best friend, only on the 2nd Twi book! I’ve kinda failed as a friend…

Anyway, Steph, thanks for distracting her from football and giving me some entertainment as I enjoyed her “ooh’s” and “ahh’s.” (She was on the part where Edward comes back, obvs)

XO,
me

South East Asia loves you too!

Another edition of Fan letters:

Dear Twilight,

I can say I am a huge fan of everything from the books, all the way to the cast and producers 🙂 * especially rob patt!* I’m just really upset about the fact, no celebrities come to a little country called “Brunei Darussalam” 

on the Borneo Island in South East Asia. Have you heard of it? i hope so 😦

It’s really tiny, and I don’t get a chance to go to any book exhibitions/autograph signings or to meet my favourite  actor(s)!  They don’t even sell posters or any merchandise here, and it’s really upsetting!

There are a lot A LOT A LOT of  Twilighters here! My whole school is in love with all your projects and talk about it everyday!

Best of Luck!

– yasy Z. xx

(a totally huge huge twilight and robert pattinson fan! TWILIGHT”S AWESOME!!!)

Editor’s note: Come on, all things Twilight! Go visit “Brunei Darussalam!” Yasy Z. seems sweet! (but seriously, if her country gets the Twi-calender before you restock the Border’s here, we’re gonna have some words)

Unicorns and Peter Facinelli

Dear Twilight,

I may have had a break with reality or two yesterday:

I was thirsty, tired from too much Guitar Hero the night before (I rock Linkin Park, BTW–99%!), my flight was delayed making me worry about making my connection, and our plane was taken out of service meaning we had to run to our new gate. That being said, I thought I saw Robert Pattinson at O’Hare, from a distance, until I reminded myself that my friends at Letters to Rob had informed me that Rob was in London for his holidays. Then when I boarded my plane a man who looked remarkably like Peter Facinelli was sitting in First Class. No lie.

That’s when I saw a unicorn! And by that I mean a mythical beast: a grown man reading New Moon in public.

Losing it,
Christapie

P.S. Christapie is our first friend at LTT (letters to twilight)- she found us on day 1! And she really did see a grown man reading New Moon in public! Read the whole hilarious story here!