You’re Killing Me, Celebrities
I know there are way more important things going on in the world that I could/should be writing about but commenting on celebrity gossip is so much more fun.
Here are just a few things that caught my attention this week that I just couldn’t ignore.
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I was all set to watch the MTV special “Britney: For The Record” that airs tonight at 10pm until I read that she insulted Katie Holmes’ fashion sense in the documentary.
While out shopping with her assistant she holds up a blouse and says,“Look, this is very mommy.”
Her assistant replies, “It’s very ugly.”
Britney wrinkles her nose and laughs, “It is very Katie Holmes.”
What?!
How could someone that has worn such ridiculous outfits as these in the past insult someone as classy as Katie Holmes?

I was all set to get on a plane and head off to L.A. (Los Angeles) or LA (Louisiana) or wherever the hell she is right now and give her a piece of my mind, but then I decided that I’ll let this one slide because Britney must have made that comment after seeing Katie wearing this get-up:

A lot of people focused on how cute/creepy Suri looks in her sunglasses but I can’t seem to take my eyes of that dress/skirt/thing Katie is wearing. It is just awful:

Now, don’t get me wrong, it is still a WHOLE LOT BETTER than those trashy whore costumes that Brit wears but still. Ick! Katie, please refrain from wearing this sort of atrocity in the future. You don’t want to make Britney sound like she actually knows what she is talking about.
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While we are on the subject of the Cruises, a lot has been said about the lack of a coat in many pictures of Suri these past couple of months.

If you’ve ever been to NYC in the fall/winter, you know that it is really cold and that you need to dress for the weather. I think this photo from Perez Hilton says it all:

I was all set to get on the “Save Suri” bandwagon until I read excerpts from an interview that Tom Cruise did where he calls his daughter “strong-willed” and although he doesn’t mention the coat, he does say that she refuses to wear pants. He says:
“I put a pair of pants on [her] and as soon as I walk out, the pants are off and a dress is on.”
Doesn’t it look like she is trying to take the coat off in these pictures from Thanksgiving?

When my son was a toddler, he had a lot of issues with clothes. They had to fit just right and God forbid that I forgot to take the tag out of them. The change of seasons was especially hard. Going from shorts to pants or long sleeves to short sleeves always led to the inevitable meltdown.
I did try to ignore a lot of the fits, but there came a point that Mom and Dad knew best and we just made him wear the clothes that were appropriate for the season. Eventually (after a few days) he got used to wearing the new attire and stopped fussing about them.
I guess what I’m trying to say is that I think I understand the lack of coat pictures and I feel for Tom and Katie, but at the same time I think they need to step up and just make Suri wear the damn coat.
So what do you think? Do you fight the coat battle with your kids? Should parents make their kids wear a coat when it is freezing out or should we just do the natural consequence thing and let them get cold enough until they ask for it?
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Speaking of covering up, there seems to be a new trend cropping up of celebrities urinating outdoors. First, it was Prince William (Click here if you want to see the pictures, but BEWARE-they are not safe for work!! But you know you want to click. I mean how often do you get to see a Prince’s penis? Too bad it wasn’t Harry’s.) and now it seems as though Marky Mark Wahlberg can’t seem to hold it.

The star was caught by the paparazzi peeing against a wall.
Prince William was at least peeing in what looks like some sort of rural setting , but it appears Marky Mark is in a city. There have got to be bathrooms around somewhere.
Is it just me or is this a bit rude?
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Joaquin Phoenix has been really pushing my buttons lately.
First, he made the depressing announcement that he was leaving acting to pursue music.
If you didn’t see it, you MUST watch this video. It is almost as awkward and absurd as a scene from The Office.
As I mentioned before this initially upset me, but then I couldn’t help but think about him performing sexy, bluesy-type numbers looking like he did in his Walk the Line days.

I actually started to get excited about the potential for all the hotness that might arise from these new developments.
I really did want to give him the benefit of the doubt and be a supportive fan, but he is just making it so damn hard.
Take this picture of him saying “Bye!Good” as a perfect example:

The guy just seems a bit lost.
The final nail in the “sexy musician fantasy” coffin was hammered in today after I read the story of his first performance. I have been sitting here shaking my head ever since.
It seems as though Joaquin is going in a different direction from what I was hoping.
Brace yourselves.
If you are eating, you may want to swallow first.
Seriously, you really should sit down for this.
Are you ready?
Here it is…
Joaquin Phoenix wants to be a rapper.
Apparently, he showed up at a club last week and surprised the crowd with an impromptu rap performance.

It’s like he took the fantasy right out of my head and threw it on the ground and stomped all over it.
Why must he be a rapper? Why must he look like a drunk lumberjack? Why are you doing this to me, Joaquin. This is not what I envisioned.
I have no other words for this. Do you have words? I just need someone to tell me how this scenario will not be as awful as I’m imagining it will be.
Friday Eye Candy: ThreeBoys1Mommy’s Picks
As most of my regular readers know, I’m always open for suggestions for Friday Eye Candy. This week’s list comes from one of my favorite bloggers–ThreeBoys1Mommy. She was kind enough to do one of her awesome cartoons illustrating her favorite guys.
(NOTE: l must warn you in advance that she is NOT a fan of Twilight, so the opinions expressed in this blog post are the opinions of their respective author (ThreeBoys1Mommy) and not those of Daily Mish Mash and pretty much every other sane female on the planet.)
Sorry Daily Mish Mashers, but this won’t be your typical eye candy. No, Brad Pitt and George Clooney don’t do it for me (well I guess a little Clooney never hurt anyone) (… except maybe that chick on the back of his motorcycle) Nope, when it comes to my celebrity crush I prefer the more obscure low key type. An attainable celebrity I can love and admire alone.
Like in the late 80’s when you were all about Alex P. Keaton while I was madly in love with Jason Bateman.

Jon Stewart? Nuh uh…

My personal favorite-

I’ll never understand what you girls see in that pasty vampire Edward, frankly I’m sick of him…
Well you can fight over him all you want.
I have my own vampire.
Sure he’s considerably older,
but at least he has some color to his skin…
and he’s great with my kids.


Since there were a lot of funny guys on the list today, it made me think of another possible theme. There is nothing sexier than a guy who can make you laugh.
If we were making a HOT + FUNNY celebrity eye candy list, who should be on it?
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Thanksgiving Laughs
One of the things I am most thankful for is the random funny things my kids do. Take for example, this very sweet poem my daughter brought home from school:

Isn’t that just darling?
I just saw on the news that not all turkeys go in ovens. President Bush did the traditional “Turkey Pardoning” yesterday in the Rose Garden. The two lucky birds were named “Pumpkin” and “Pecan”.
As I was looking for photos from the event, I came across this one. I think this photo was from 2006 or 2007 but it was too funny not to post:

If you ever wondered to yourself where the pardoned turkeys go after they’ve been pardoned, this classic little gem from The Daily Show that you may or may not have seen explains it all. Enjoy and have a great day!!
Our Top 10 Toys List
Am I the only one who cringes the first time they hear a Christmas song?
I especially can’t stand “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” because whoever wrote that song is a big, fat liar. It is not the most wonderful time of the year. It is a cold, hectic, and stressful time of year.
I must sound like a total scrooge. Well, I’m not. There are some things about the holidays that I like. Here is my list:
1. Baking Christmas cookies
2. Eating Christmas cookies
3. Spending time with family while eating Christmas cookies
Here are the things I dislike about the holidays:
1. Pretty much everything else that doesn’t involve cookies.
That just about sums it up.
I hate shopping. I hate making decisions. I hate jolly music about shopping and making decisions. Thus, my general disdain for the holiday season.
One of the biggest headaches is deciding what to get the kids. Now my kids are old enough to write out their own gift lists, but there are a few problems with this.
Problem #1: My son is obsessed with video games. So pretty much all I’ve heard about the past six months is the Wii. He’s all Wii this. Wii that. Wii, wii, wii…all the way home. But instead of home, it is to the poor house. Have you seen how much those damn things cost? This little piggy is not happy about having to shell out that much money for a stupid video game system. (But we still did just to see the look on his face on Christmas morning because we are suckers.)
Problem #2: They fill the rest of the list with whatever they see on the commercial breaks between Sponge Bob and iCarly episodes. And we all know how that nightmare ends. Do I even need to remind you of Moonsand:

I shudder just to look at that picture.
Problem #3: Finally, they start listing the really random things that they will never get like a tv in their room or a dog. We may be suckers but there is a line and I draw it with the thought of my kids watching unrestricted awfulness and having to take out a drooly, shedding, whiny beast at six in the morning. Um, sorry, but that is just not going to happen.
So, it is up to me to fill in the gaps with gifts that I think they will like that they really hadn’t even thought of yet. So I pour over the Toys R Us and Target toy book looking at the latest and greatest toys. I’ll read through review after review on Amazon trying to figure out the answer to the all important question:
Will my child actually play with this toy for more than 5 minutes?
Most of the time, the answer has been no. I can’t tell you how many toys just end up at the bottom of the toy box or stuffed deep in the closet, never to be played again.
Or worse yet, the ones that win all the toy awards but are actually a piece of crap and break a week later.
That would be these:

Whatever you do, do NOT purchase the Bump n Chuck Radio Control Bumper Cars. They are the worst. They seem like a great idea in theory. The idea is to drive your car around and try to hit the other car head on or side swipe the vehicle to try to push the button on the side of the car and eject your opponent’s driver, but when the little plastic piece that holds the guy in stops holding the guy in, there really is no point to them anymore. Trust me when I say that you want to avoid Bump n Chuck.
There have been a few exceptions. And it is these toys that I’d like to give some special recognition.
Here is a list of the Top Ten Toys in Our House:
1. Webkinz: You can never have too many. Well actually you can because we do. I do have to say that my kids are constantly playing with them so I really don’t mind it that much. They play with them on the computer but more than that they are pretending with them. Just yesterday, they were playing “Animal School” and they also play “Animal Baseball” and “Animal Hospital”. You can’t go wrong with the Webkinz.
2. ChalkBoard / Easel: This is great for playing school, painting, etc…
3. Apples to Apples Kids: If your child is reading (even just a beginner) this is such a fun game for the whole family.
4. Silly Six Pins: My kids got this when they were toddlers and it is still a favorite. I love games that get kids moving.
5. Nintendo DS: This is a favorite of both my kids. The best part about this video game option is that you take it with you. I’m not a big fan of video games but if you allow your kids to play them, then I really recommend this one.
6. Magic Kingdom Game: This game is great for the Disney World fanatic. The idea is to tour the Magic Kingdom and see all the attractions on your list. The first one to the park gates is the winner. This is a favorite for family game night.
7. Disney Bingo: This is a dvd game and another great way to get your Disney fix. All my kids’ friends ask for it when they come over for a playdate. This is one of those games that you can buy for a preschool age child and get many years of fun out of it.
8. Hyper Dash: We got this last year for Christmas and the kids have really enjoyed it. It is another game that gets them moving and is a lot of fun.
9. Bratz Microphone: I’m not a big fan of the Bratz merchandise but this microphone has provided hours of entertainment for my daughter and her girlfriends. They love to put on shows with it. All you need is a radio that can be tuned to FM.
10. Hot Wheels Rollup Raceway Track: I’ve bought lots of racetrack type sets for my son and I have to say this is my favorite so far. It is really simple. You unroll the track, put two cars into the slots, eject them and see who gets to the finish line first (a little flag pops up to tell you the winner). It doesn’t do anything special (no dinosaurs that shoot cars out of the mouth) but it has been a really fun toy for both kids.
Here are all the toys in this handy dandy Amazon carousel:
Now, it’s your turn. I am asking for your help because there are only like 28 more shopping days before Christmas. Please tell me:
What are your kids’ favorite toys?
Leave me a comment and let me know or make up your own list. If you do, please leave the link in the comments section so I can come see it. Have I mentioned that there are only 28 shopping days left? YIKES!!!
Never Be Too Thin
There has been a lot of talk about the media’s influence on our little girls and the way they see themselves. Are the images of the super skinny models that they are bombarded with on a daily basis in magazines and tv giving our girls unrrealistic expectations?
The answer is yes, but I can’t help but wonder if this is really anything new.
When I was young I wanted to look like the girl’s from Three’s Company.

Not exactly the role models you would want your daughter to emulate but my parents really didn’t restrict my TV viewing very much.
As I got older, I actually started watching classic tv and movies. I still idolized the thin, beautiful stars and wanted to look like them.
First there was Mary Ann from Gilligan’s Island:

And then I saw Gone With The Wind and wanted to have Scarlett O’Hara’s 17 inch waist:

I don’t remember as many Keira Knightleys walking around looking like skeletons when I was growing up:

Yet, I still wanted to be thin.
I remember thinking that I was too fat when I weighed 125 pounds in high school. Oh what I would give to be that weight again.
It is almost as ridiculous as Eva Longoria thinking that she needs to wear Spanx:

Lately the big controversy has been the super-scary skinny girl from the new 90210 (Jessica Stroup) who makes even Keira look curvy:

When I became a mother, I made a conscious effort to never talk about dieting or losing weight in front of my kids. I’ve always tried to point out that it is about being healthy and the most important thing is what’s on the inside.
We don’t even really use the word “fat” in our house very often. In fact, we call the cat “pleasantly plump” when everyone knows he is actually ridiculously obese.
That is why the conversation that I had with my daughter last night came as a huge shock to me:
It went something like this:
Her: I need to start working out.
Me: Why do you say that?
Her: Because I’m too heavy.
Me: What?! Why would you say that?!
Her: Well, I weigh 50 pounds and Katie only weighs 40 pounds.
Me: Are you serious? You can’t be serious.
But she was serious. She is seven years old and already worried about her weight. She’s already comparing herself to her friends. For the record, she is perfectly proportional for her height and weight and her friend is the one who really isn’t a healthy size for her age.
We had a nice little conversation about the benefits of good exercise and I stressed the fact that she is growing and did NOT need to lose weight at all.
I tried to point out how strong and healthy she was by being able to cross the monkey bars on her own and that if she lost weight she probably wouldn’t be able to do that anymore:

I tried to not make a big deal about it but inside I was crying.
I just can’t believe that she is already worrying about the number on the scale. I thought we had a few more years to go before this started.
Seriously, how did this happen?
Do I blame the media? Do I blame Hannah/Miley?

Or do I blame myself? Did I somehow unknowingly pass my own idiotic body image issues down to my daughter?
I can’t help but also wonder if this is just part of being a girl, that we are born with a gene that make us feel like we will never be ok with how we look. I’m starting to think that we are all part of the collective female consciousness that is doomed to always believe that we can be thinner, prettier, better.
What do you think? Who were your influences growing up? Do you hold them responsible for the way you see yourself now? Is this feeling of never being satisfied with ourselves nature, nurture or both?
Fine by 2009: 5 Weeks to Go
A lot of people have asked me why I would want to start any type of weight loss plan before the holidays. They claimed that there were far too many obstacles with all the temptations of cookies, pies and other holiday treats.
Well, it is true. This is a bad time for a diet, but when you really think about it, there are many days in the next month that are not full of temptations.
Let’s take this week for example. Thanksgiving is only one day. I still think if you eat really well the other six days you should be fine. Here are a few other tips for not overdoing it on Turkey Day:
- Set realistic goals. At a holiday dinner or party, indulge in some goodies, but eat smaller portions. Have only one glass of wine or Champagne. Take half a slice of pie.
- Avoid skipping meals before a big holiday meal. You don’t want to arrive starving and then gorge yourself on sweets and other unhealthy fare.
- Drink lots of water.
- Use moderation and relax. If you break down and eat a high-fat dessert, just go easy on what you have the rest of the day or cut back a few calories tomorrow.
To read the rest of the tips from this article, click here.
Now for the awards ceremony from last week, I present our host and motivational trainer, Mr. David Beckham:

I love that picture of him!!
Now, remember you have to leave a comment to win a medal. As far as the question about whether or not the Wii workout counts, I really have no idea since I don’t have a Wii (yet). I would say if you break a sweat and your heartbeat is elevated for an extended period of time that it should count but I guess I’ll leave that up to you to decide. If you feel that it counts for a workout then feel free to leave a comment.

The Gold Medal winners are:
Jen @ Momma Blogs Alot
Andrea @ Red Knows How

The Silver Medal winners are:
Jenny @ Runningamuck
Jean @ Momma 247
For next week, I’m changing the requirements a bit. Here they are:
Silver: 2-4 workouts
Gold: 5-7 workouts
How is everyone else doing with their progress. I pulled my back out again. Ironically, I was trying to do the “Bend it Like Beckham” kick with a ball that was in my way. I must have moved in a way that upset the precious alignment of my spine or lower back muscles because I am in so much pain today. Ugh.
This is EXACTLY why I need to be doing more exercise. I think if my core was stronger I wouldn’t be constantly pulling out my back.
And if that wasn’t motivation enough, I just made plans that included me in a swimsuit in January. I thought I had another 6 months before having to face that horror again, but Mickey made me an offer I couldn’t refuse and we are boarding the Disney Wonder for a 4 night cruise (sans kids-it is a travel agent special that would be too pricey with the kids) in January. Can’t wait!! (Except for the bathing suit part.)
How is your progress coming? Link up if you have did a check in post:
Twilight Take Two
My opinion hasn’t changed. After seeing it a second time, I still liked a lot of it but also found more things that got on my nerves. I’m keeping my review at 3.5 out of 5 stars.
I just read that they got the greenlight for the second book to be made into a movie. I’m not sure when they start filming or what the projected release date will be, but I’m hoping that New Moon will get a bigger budget now that they know how well the first one did.
Just out of curiosity, I’d like to know:
Of all the scenes in the Twilight movie, which one was your favorite?
After seeing the movie twice, I’m still going to have to say that I liked the scenes at the Cullen house the best, but this scene at school after they became boyfriend/girlfriend was a close second:

He is so HOT!!!!!
Twilight Take One
I feel like I need to start this review by telling you something that you may find pretty hard to believe. The first time I saw the movie The Notebook I really wasn’t all that blown away by it. I liked it, but I didn’t love it. Shocking, right?
There are just some movies that get better after repeated viewings. Love Actually and You’ve Got Mail are other movies like this. Once they grew on me they became some of my all-time favorites.
I’m hoping that is how Twilight is going to be for me. After seeing it again with my book club this afternoon I will be able to offer a more conclusive opinion, but for now I’ll just share my initial reaction.
It wasn’t that I hated it or was completely disappointed by it. It was just that a lot of the magic that was found in the book somehow didn’t transfer over to the screen.
The way Stephenie Meyers writes makes you get so lost in the book that you almost begin to feel as though you are actually in Forks and are falling love with a vampire.
Some may say that isn’t possible with a movie and that can only happen when you are reading a book. I disagree. I felt that way when I first saw Titanic. I could feel what Rose was feeling when she was with Jack and the pain she felt when she lost him. I truly felt like I was on that ship when it was going down.
Unfortunately, I never got to that point with the Twilight movie. I really wanted to but it just never happened.
Overall, I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. (My husband who didn’t read the book gave it 4 out of 5 stars.) There was a lot that I LOVED but there were quite a few things that bothered me. I’ll tell you about both after the picture. (I’m putting the picture in as a buffer for the spoilers.)

POSSIBLE SPOILER ALERT: Proceed with caution if you haven’t seen the movie
The main issue that I had with the movie was the speed in which Edward and Bella went from hardly knowing each other to professing their undying love for one another. Their connection just felt way too rushed, and consequently a bit forced.
Since this is such a major part of the book, I’m really feeling a bit cheated that they didn’t get this major aspect right. I can’t help but mourn for the movie that could have been. It was like they were so close to getting it right but they just missed the mark somehow.
I think part of the problem may have been Kristen Stewart’s acting style or how she was directed by Catherine Hardwicke. She just seemed so nervous the whole time. It was distracting to me and took away from the chemistry between her and Robert Pattinson.
Another major issue for me was the color of the film. To me, it looked as though the entire movie was filmed in sepia. There were some scenes that honestly hurt my eyes a bit. I know Forks is cloudy but I couldn’t help but feel like something was done on purpose to make the actors look more pale. Everyone seemed pale, even Mike Newton.
Speaking of pale, I thought Carlisle was a bit over top with his makeup. I think that maybe that was done because he has been a vampire the longest and they wanted to show that with him being the most pale. All I know is that if he were my doctor at the hospital I would be a tad bit freaked by his appearance.
The scene that was the biggest disappointment to me was the meadow scene. I couldn’t believe that they showed Edward in the sunlight prior to actually getting to the meadow. What was the purpose of changing this pivotal part of the book? The glitter effects were not well done. I especially didn’t like the Tinkerbell music they played when he sparkled. It was just completely unnecessary and cheesy.
It may sound as though I hated the movie, but I really didn’t. There were quite a few things that did work very well with the film.
I absolutely loved the scene in the cafeteria when she first sees Edward and the rest of the Cullens. They made such a grand entrance. It was exactly as I imagined, if not better.
I thought the biology scenes were great (except Edward’s weird voice- did anyone else notice his odd tone in these scenes.). I thought they captured the confusion that Bella felt with how Edward was treating her very well.
One thing that I was not expecting was that it was actually very funny. I liked that they added some humor in where it may have been missing from the book. The scene where they go to visit the Cullens and Rosalie breaks the salad bowl cracked me up. I loved the graduation caps on the wall. These extra little details that I didn’t remember from the book were great additions to the movie.
Another unexpected funny thing in the movie was Jasper. He was not as I pictured him but I have to say that I kind of liked the casting. He was really cute and I loved the couple of moments that they showed between him and Alice, who was also perfectly cast. I really wish there was more of them together.
I liked the chemistry between Bella and Jacob. I’m really not sure how the same actor will be able to play him in New Moon because of his size but I liked watching them on screen together.
I’m not really into action but I thought the baseball and fight scene at the end were well shot. The villains were great. The ending scene was one of the only parts of the movie where I actually felt that there was a lot of suspense. I knew that Edward wasn’t going to kill Bella but I couldn’t help but worry when he had her wrist to his mouth. It was incredibly intense.
I could go on and on but this is already getting way too long. I’ll end this by saying that as much as I was disappointed in certain things that I really can’t wait to see it again. That probably makes no sense but it is the truth. I’m like an addict looking for her next fix. I’ll post a quick update tonight after seeing it again so stay tuned.
**Don’t forget to link up to the Movie Madness Carnival if you did a Twilight review or any other movie related post.
Movie Madness Weekend!!
It has been several months since I last did a Movie Madness Carnival. I wasn’t sure if I was going to bring it back, but I just couldn’t resist today.
I know a large number of people will be heading off to the movies today to see Twilight. In fact, I’m sure there are many of you who have already seen it at the midnight showing or advanced screening. I just thought it would be fun to have a central gathering place to share our thoughts on the movie and how it compared to the book.
If you aren’t planning to see Twilight but would still like to do a post, you are still welcome to participate. All that is required of you is that you write a movie-related post.
Here are some ideas (but feel free to be as creative as you would like, just as long as you stick to the theme): a movie review, a list of your favorite movies in a genre, a video clip of your favorite movie scene, etc..
The post could be something you wrote today or one you may have done recently that you would like to highlight. Please mention the Movie Madness Carnival in your post and link back this post here at Daily Mish Mash. Feel free to grab the banner for your site if you’d like.
A little about spoilers…I think it goes without saying that you don’t want to include spoilers in your post. If you must include them, please give fair warning that you are doing so by putting a bold MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS at the beginning of the post.
Leave your link and don’t forget to go around and visit with the other participants:
Friday Eye Candy: The Twilight Edition
In honor of the Twilight movie coming out today, you had to know that it was going to be this week’s Friday Eye Candy theme.
I apologize to all you haters out there (you know who you are). I would say this is the last of my Twilight related posts but that would be a lie. I have to post a review once I see it (TONIGHT!!! 9:30pm!!!!).
I have to admit that I’m a little worried that it won’t live up to the hype. I just need to go into it with an open mind and try not to expect too much.
I just want to see the story come to life and be immersed in everything Bella and Edward for two hours. That is it.
The fact that there are so many hotties in the film doesn’t hurt either. Here are some of the main players:
Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen

Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black

Cam Gigandet as James


Kellan Lutz as Emmett Cullen

Jackson Rathbone as Jasper Hale

Peter Facinelli as Carlisle Cullen

Billy Burke as Charlie Swan

And one more time because you can never have enough Robert Pattinson

Aloha Friday Questions:
-Are you a fan of the books?
-Will you see the movie? If so, when?
-Who is your favorite guy from the cast?
And the million dollar question:
**If you were Edward Cullen’s girlfriend, would you want to be bitten and changed into a vampire so you could spend eternity with him? Why or why not?
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