Why I am Obsessed with the Twilight Saga

I still remember the first time I read Twilight. I hadn't heard of the series prior to the release of the movie. I saw the movie during my second semester. I completely fell in love with Robert Pattinson. The movie was, to just state it in one word - amazing. A few weeks later my friend told me that the book was way better than the movie. The very day after my exams got over, I went and bought all four books to check out what could top the movie!

 

I was so wrong. The books are way better than the movies. It applies to all of the movies that have come out until now. Infact, after I read twilight, I saw the movie once again and hated it! All my favourite scenes were absent and I also realised I wasn't crushing on Rob, it was Edward<3.

I am openly admitting it - I am obsessed with the saga. I just love all of the books, with Twilight and New Moon my favourites amongst them. When I was spreading (the good) word around about them, my friends asked me what was so good about the books. Honestly, I couldn't pinpoint on any one thing in particular. I just said 'Everything. You have to read them to get to know that for yourself'. But the one answer that immediately kept popping in my head was 'Edward Edward Edward'. Ya, I do love Edward and he may be the biggest reason, but he isn't the only one. So I've just tried to jot down the 10 biggest reasons I am completely obsessed with the books:

1. It introduces the brilliant, captivating, alluring, enigmatic, gorgeous, charming, enchanting, endearing, ravishing, delectable, desirable......OMG I could totally go on and on, and even that would be an understatement) fictional character - Edward Cullen (Fictional to others;)). He is now the epitome of 'the guy' that every girl has in her head. On a more personal level, the saga has replaced the image of Hugh Grant in my head with an imaginary Edward Cullen (I repeat, RPatz isn't EC for me). I am ready to admit it - Am I jealous of Bella Swan? Undoubtedly Yes! Yes! Yes! But that doesn't stop me from loving EC too:)

2. Stephenie Meyer's  descriptive narration. She is a brilliant storyteller and her vivid description is enchanting. It is so lucid that you can feel everything as you read. Also, I love the fact that she had chosen to write the story from Bella's point of view. Thus making every girl feel like a Bella Swan:). Needless to say, my favourite word from the saga - dazed.

3. She captures all the emotions of being a teenager so well. I can relate to almost every single thing Bella thinks, cause thats exactly the way I do too, at so many instances.

4. The story captivated me so much. Once I opened the book, I simply could'nt keep it down. That is how engrossed I was in the story. I read it at a stretch for hours. I even skipped meals. So I guess if there were more books like these, I would became a size zero too...lol! But there were some parts which automatically brought the hint of a smile to my face. And at the time, I was glad there was nobody else in the room for else they would have thought I was becaming a wierdo!

 

5. I guess its a modern day love story. All the past (good) classics like Wurthering Heights, Emma, Pride & Prejudice, A Walk to Remember, The Notebook (personally not a fan but of Sparks but all of his romantic novels are renowned), etc that we had were based on some other time. Twilight is more relatable.

6. I love the covers. I really feel they should've retained the originals instead of reprinting the newer editions with the motion picture posters. All the four original covers had their own unique charm. From symbolising the Forbidden Fruit, to breaking ties, to depicting Bella as the Queen, they were all very innovative. But of course, from those too my favourite would be the Forbidden fruit one. Seems like it really does taste the sweetest.

7. I also love Jacob's character. As much as I feel Edward and Bella should be together forever<3, I can't pick sides and say whether I'm team Edward or team Jacob. Until I concluded deciding that I'm team Switzerland. I can't choose between friendship and love. As hard as it is to find true love, I believe true friendship goes a longer way. I love Jacob's character and have loved him too since I read New Moon.

8. I think having a picture in your head of how your ideal should be keeps you hopeful. It keeps you going on after broken relationships. Mine is EC and after things end I can keep myself hopeful by saying "This was just another middle. My EC is still yet to come".

 

9. The saga made me realize my love for romantic novels. Before this it was always mysteries or non fiction. It was only after this that I switched to reading books of the genre. But none of them have still topped Twilight. These books are present in my Top 10 favourite books list, and are at the top of it!

10. Like Bella, I too am unconditionally and irrevocably in love with Edward Cullen.

My Poetry

I think this is the first time that I am revealing this but I am a closet poet. Well the word poet is maybe a misfit in my case since my poems are not (at all!) similar to the ones we read. Also, I don't know whether the stuff I write is good, or bad. But I've never bothered about that part because I just do it for myself.


I draw inspiration from everything that happens to me or the people around me. Unlike most others, I cannot write on the usual conventional topics like unconditional love, rainbows, butterflies, or other notions do not believe in. But I have written something on almost all the things I have experienced. So unless that has happened to me and I have had a first hand, or say second hand experience at it, I cannot write about it. Atleast I do not have to worry about 'poet's block', since I only write when I feel the creative juices flowing inside me have reached the brim.


I just wanted to share one of the first ones I wrote. The rest of them will always be locked up in my journal. This one is very amateur-ish and my style of writing has changed a bit since then, but its just that this poem will always be the closest to my heart, literally.


It is about someone I had a crush on. I really was crazy for him at the time. I could never tell him though. Typical me. But then he suddenly left college. I felt like we would now never have a chance to even talk. But I tried and we did (thank God for Facebook). I don't know how he felt and still don't but that was a long time back. But my lines say everything about how I did at the time. I was very hopeful. Infact, he inspired me so much that I wrote this one in 5 minutes flat.


Everything was so spontaneous. Words just kept flowing, and this was the time I felt how easy it was to express myself through poems. I really feel like changing a lot in it when I read it now (especially the first bit and the last part) but I wont. Because for me, this one is classic - you shouldn't mess around with it. Also I feel its now safe for me to share this because moreorless we have completely lost touch with each other so its not like he will ever end up reading it:)

You're Not Here

I know you're not the most attractive guy out there
Still why is it that every time you walk by my heart skips a beat

Everytime my phone beeps, I secretly wish it were you.
Though most of the times I am disappointed, even if its one from Yashu.

I love waking up in the morning to read you late-in-the-night texts.
It assures me that at times you needed someone to talk to, I was one of your nexts.

Everyday, I kinda look at the place you used to sit sit earlier and secretly sigh
And then look at your so-called-friends in their new groups, next to whom you would lie.

And then my mind wanders to a place where things would have been different.
We could've been great friends, and talking to you would'nt be such a perplexing accomplishment.

And then Im snapped back, usually by the person sitting next to me.
Oh was I once again strolling in my world of fantasy!

I run my fingers through my hair, wondering what I was going to do with myself.
When will I stop obsessing over him, my brain HAS to gain control of itself.

Sometimes I thank my stars for this thing between us, sometimes I doubt them
For I know I'll get hurt sooner or later, But whats life without a chance, then?

I know you will never read this, Believe me, this will NEVER reach you,
But wherever you are right now, I hope you get the message.
I dedicate these lines to you, for if I keep it inside me
for too long, I do not know what will be the presage.

-Heena Purohit
♥