looking for love

So I was watching a tv show today about TWILIGHT fans, all 10 gazillion of them. And they made some really valid points about why some of us older girls love the Twilight movies so much. And it really struck a chord with me. Watching this teeny-bopper craze brings me back to when I was 14 years old and had some serious first crushes, puppy loves and big dreams about the word love, and everything it entailed. It takes me back to an innocent time in my life, where "bills" were for my parents, and the only responsibility I had was to show up to my babysitting gig I said yes too. This Twilight craze brings me back to a pivotal moment in my life where I was learning what is love all about. And when will I find my Prince Charming....or Corey Feldman. lol

It's different for everyone, but when I was 14, 15, even 16 I truly believed with all my heart that I would end up with a man who swept me off my feet. Who gave me shivers and fireworks exploding every single time we kissed, just like in Dirty Dancing.....that my Patrick Swayze was out there waiting for me. And just like in all my favorite 80's/90's movies when we would glance across a crowded room I could feel the electricity down to my toes. Movies were such a big part of my development in my teen years, whether it was the right or wrong way to teach me about love....that's what I remember. And thats what I found myself always searching for....that one true love. Because wasn't that the message in most of them? Finding your one true love.

But we all know the real truth about love. Love stinks sometimes. It is all about responsibility, commitments, and scrutinizing over the bank statements. Kind of takes that whole romance factor out of the equation. Don't get me wrong, it's not like that all the time, some days are so fun and filled with love and kisses and little stolen moments across the room at a party. But it is definitely not like the movies. Its hard to have that sexy time with your partner when you're in your finest jogging pants with bleach stains on your t-shirt from scrubbing out the tub, a baby screaming for her supper, and laundry piled up on the couch waiting to be folded.

Twilight movies, or ANY teeny-bopper romance movie just takes me back to the simple times. When my grade 9 boyfriend and I would make out in the woods....lol...(yes mum you read that correctly.) And when nothing mattered more than getting your permed hair just right with the Aussie Sprunch spray to make those bangs perfect and large! Your scrunch socks had to match your shirt (sometimes layered with a few pairs)and your jeans were pinched and tucked into the socks. And dont forget the matching scrunchie for your hair if you had gym class that day!! Life was simple back then. Some of the best movies for teen romance were from that time, The Lost Boys, Pretty in Pink, 16 Candles, The Breakfast Club, Dirty Dancing, License to Drive, Anything for Love, St. Elmos fire...they all made me who I am today I swear!

So I say go on with your bad self Twilight fans....dream it and enjoy it. And in 20 years when you are my age you'll look back on how Team Jacob or Team Edward consumed your innocent little life. And how you just KNEW it one day you would meet Rob Pattinson and he would be yours!!!

I will always love movies, but as for which team i'm on Team Jacob or Team Edward.....I am 100% Team True Blood.....this mama likes the sexy older, blood sucking vampires!!! lol. Team Jacob could get me prison time...16 will get me 20, isn't that the expression! :)