I've read all three Twilight novels and I think they're pretty good, however I don't think they are as great as they were made out to be before I read them. I don't really find any off the characters particularly likeable, except Edward of course, and sometimes Jacob. I don't think Bella is a good protaganist and I think I still don't really know or understand her or see any personality in her after all three novels. I think they can be extremely cheesy at some parts and drag on quite a bit. That being said I do enjoy them and I am looking forward to the next book and the film. I am a fan of Catherine Hardwicke who will be directing it, but I don't really have that high of standards for the film because my when my favorite book series was turned into a film (Harry Potter), it was dissapointing but when I look at the films as a seperate thing I enjoy it more, and I plan on doing the same thing for the Twilight films, and with the bits and pieces I've seen so far it looks great. The only critism I have of the trailer and stuff is that it makes Edward seem kinda creepy and scary, when in the books he was always mysterious but just kind of, charming, and he didn't really have that, but I think its too quick to judge. Oh and I know everyone is freaking from that whole "spidermonkey" line, and I've tried really hard to hate it but I just can't. Rob just sounds so hot while saying it, and I didn't know that it was possible to sound hot with a normal boring American accent but I think the fact that he actually has an English accent and is just doing and American accent so he has mastered the art of conveying hotness through speech.

So anyway, I knew Kristen Stewart was cast as Bella and I hadn't really seen much of her work, and I saw that she was in the movie of the book 'Speak', and I loved the book so I decided to watch the movie and I really enjoyed it, it was really heartbreaking and Kristen did a beautiful job. She has a real vunerability and kind of beauty in a simple way which I think is great for Bella and will make her alot more likeable in the films then in the books. So I defintely reccomend it!

The thing I love about Logan and Veronica is that, they both lost their first loves (Lily, Duncan), so in most cases it would seem like they were just 'settling' for each other. But for them, it was the opposite.

They both lost their first loves in extremely traumatic ways. Logan's first love Lily was murdered by his father, and Duncan ran away to Mexico with the child of his dead ex-girlfriend. In addition, Logan had been left down by pretty much everyone in his life, his father murdered his girlfriend, his mom committed suicide, none of the 09ers really understood him, and everyone just saw him as the son of Aaron Echolls. He didn't really feel he could trust or rely on anyone other than Dick, but Dick is well, Dick, so that's not saying much. And after all the turmoil with her rape, Lily's death, and her mom, Veronica only had her Dad and Wallace, and she was closed off and didn't trust anyone or open up and make herself vulnerable to anyone.

However even when they absolutely hated each other, they had an unspoken connection that had formed over the death of Lily, even though that was ironically the event that created the hatred between them anyway. When Logan asked Veronica to help him with his mom, it wasn't only because Veronica was a P.I., it was also because he knew he could rely on Veronica and that she wouldn't judge him, and he trusted her enough that he broke down in her arms when he found out his mom was in fact dead. In 1.18, Logan comes to save Veronica at the Camelot which leads to the famous first kiss, even though they are still supposedly enemies at this point. Even at the end of season 2 which could quite possibly be when the levels of tension between Logan and Veronica were at their highest, Veronica still texted Logan to come and help her when she is on the roof with Cassidy, because they know that no matter how much hostility is between them they will always be able to rely on each other.

I think Logan has always had a bit of a crush on Veronica, which he shyly admits when he said he thought she looked 'hot' in her soccer uniform. They are really alike in the way that they both have like explosively strong personalities, and a sarcastic attitudes, but underneath all that they are really broken up. But those strong personalities mean that all the emotions they have for each other are strongly amplified. That's why they struggle with their feelings for each other at first. They have such extreme loathing for each other but then when Veronica kisses him in 1.18, it was intended to be a small thank you kiss, but the feelings they have for each other take over and it turns into a passionate kiss. Then they both have conflicting emotions, because what are you supposed to do when you start to have such passionate feelings about someone you hated so much?

But then, in the next episode Logan and Veronica decide to give into their feelings and they say:

Veronica: I know Lilly loved you.
Logan: Just not like I loved her. It's ok. You know it kind of lets me off the hook. You know, I don't have to feel guilty anymore.
Veronica: Feel guilty about what?
Logan: Moving on.

I think this is one of those moments that really defines their relationship. This proves that even though Lily was his first love, she wasn't necessarily his strongest. It took SO much strength, to get over all the pain and turmoil that they had been through since Lily's death and loosing the ones they loved, and having to deal with all the emotions that have a relationship brought along. But the love and passion between the two of them was able to overcome all that grief and pain to allow themselves to give their hearts to each other. Neither Logan nor Veronica had such a strong connection with another person and this has been proven countless times. To name a few:

1. When the 09ers find out that Logan is dating Veronica, instead of laughing it off, or running away he tells them that if they don't like Veronica they have a problem with Veronica they can leave or just 'evaporate'. And then leaves the party to be alone with Veronica, not just to make out but to be honest with her and tell her about his (unintentional) involvement in her rape. This shows how much Veronica means to him; he is willing to stand up to all his 09er friends and will ditch them to be with Veronica. This shows that Veronica has become the most important person in his life and he is willing to do anything to make her happy.

2. Logan's reaction to their breakup and erratic behavior in season 2 shows that after he lost Veronica he was put on a downward spiral. Like he said he's 'tortured, ever since he I got his heart broken'. Although he was sleeping with Kendall Casablancas and dated Hannah for a bit, it was obvious that his feelings for Veronica were always there which were verified in the famous Epic speech he gave to her at the alterna-prom.

3. One of my favorite Logan and Veronica episodes is the Season 3 episode "Show Me the Money" because it proves that Logan and Veronica literally can't function without each other. This episode is six weeks after the previous episode when Logan and Veronica broke up, and both Logan and Veronica are very melancholy, and not really themselves, throughout the whole episode - especially Logan who can't even be cheered up by his favorite things, according to Dick (surfing, booze, girls). But none of those things matter because he doesn't have his favorite thing of all - Veronica. Finally after having a talk with Piz about not letting things pass her by, Veronica goes to Logan's hotel room and they reunite without having to say a word, because they both know they can't live without each other.

Together they have experience and supported each other so much, and Veronica and Logan will never have the history, connection, chemistry, or bond of love, passion, and understanding that they share with anyone else.

Sorry!

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while, my internet was down all week and I couldn't figure out why, and then I realized the wireless button that makes me connected to the desktop computer wasn't hooked up, stupid I know

Anyway, this week was a great week in TV!

Gossip Girl - I really enjoyed this episode! I think it's good we're seeing a darker side of Serena, alot of book readers were complaining that Serena isn't the party girl she was in the books, and although I never read the books I thought it was good to see a little bit of her bad side, and her past coming back to haunt her because things were getting a little to perfect with Dan for a while. Speaking of her past: Georgina! Well I think people who said Michelle couldn't do **** were proven wrong in this episode, I think she did a great job and I'm excited to see what she's gonna do next. Also I love the friendship between S and C, its really great to see Chuck looking out for her, because it just proves, no matter how much of an a$$hole Chuck is, he will be there for the people he cares about when they need it, and I think he genuinely cares about Serena, which is sweet. I loved the thing with B and Nelly Yuki, but I hope we can get more C/B scenes other than evil stares (full of sexual tension of course). Nate and Vanessa! Well I thought it was a bit rushed and I didn't like that but other than that I thought they were great! They have good chemistry and I think they really bring out something great in eachother, Nate looked happier in those few scenes with her than he ever did with B or S, so I'm definitely willing to give them a chance. So excited for next week to learn Serena's secret & who's gay!

OTH - Well let me just say, I have not been happy with this season. Last season was okay, but definitely not the best. I just feel like in the first 3 seasons, though they had their low points, OTH was this really poignant show, where you loved and sympathized with the characters and laughed and cried along with them, and watched them develop. However, although OTH has never been exactly realistic, but in season 4, it lost its natural flow and just became a show with pointless and unrealistic drama instead of a natural developing storyline. I mean Peyton being held hostage by a stalker and Dan being haunted by Keith's ghost, what is this, Days of Our Lives? So, I haven't really been paying attention to season 5 episodes much. That being said, I didn't really pay attention to this episode much but I'm sick and tired of this Peyton/Lucas/Lindsay thing, Leyton has their moments but when they have ever character say "Lucas and Peyton are meant to be together" twice an episode it gets a little sickening, and I love Peyton but when she obsesses over Lucas it just makes me want to be like stoooooooopppp and hit her or something. Oh, and if Dan dies, I don't think any episodes will be bearable anymore, I mean come on! Paul is one of the most talented actors on the show and OTH would be nothing without their villan. I liked the Brucas scenes in this episode, I was never a huge Brucas fan (although I'll take them over Leyton anyday) but it was really sweet and simple and I enjoyed it.

Grey's Anatomy - This episode was amazinggg! In case you didn't know, Addie is my absolute favorite Grey's character, and I love Kate Walsh. She looked really pretty with the dark hair (although I do like red better). I would love for her to leave LA and come back to Seattle Grace full time because I really don't enjoy Private Practice, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. This episode reminded me of like old school Grey's, where I could actually get through an episode without wanting to punch every single character in the face! I really loved Izzie in this episode, she reminded me of her old self in season 1 when she was my favorite character, and Katie looked gorgeous. I really like the George and Lexie friendship and as much as I hated Lexie I'm really starting to like her. I hope George and Izzie become close friends again, because I really enjoyed their friendship before that awful romance. I love that Mer is really taking some initative and doing the clinical study and working professionally with Derek, although I do hope it brings them closer together. Oh I really dislike Rebecca, but I don't think she is manipulating Alex into thinking she's pregnant, I think she actually think shes pregnant. Oh, and I hope the fact that Izzie has her case will lead to some Alex/Izzie bonding! I thought that Callie/Hahn thing was really funny and awkward, however I have to say that I really dislike Dr. Hahn, she creeps me out and is a bad replacement for Burke, whom I love but I understand why he had to go. I wonder if there is going to be a new character they are going to bring in to take Addie's place?

Lost - I'm too tired to get too in depth about LOST this week, but it was good. I really dislike Jack and Kate together and apart so it was hard for me appreciate those parts of this episode, but it did fill in ALOT of blanks when it comes to the future timeline. Plus, I always love a visit from Christian Shepard! He's probably in like my top ten favorite Lost characters ever list, he's so mysterious. It was totally chilling, Claire seeing him there holding Aaron and saying "Dad?". CLAIRE BETTER NOT BE DEAD! Because Charlie went down to the Looking Glass Station to save Claire, and no matter what it does for other people, Charlie's purpose for going down there was Claire and Aaron, and I don't want Charlie's death to be unjustified (if that's a word?). Again, I really love Sawyer's protectiveness over Claire. The scene between Hurley and Jack at the mental hospital was really chilling as well. I felt the whole appendectomy (sp?) thing to be kinda pointless, because Jack is one of the O6, so we knew he wouldn't die or anything. Anyway, next week looks so good!! I love Hurley, Ben, Locke and I love the most mysterious one of all : JACOB!!

P.S. I've been really addicted to Gossip Girl/OTH Crossover Videos, so if you have any good ones send them to me.

P.S.S. I think I'm gonna start doing countdowns of my favorite moments of my favorite tv couples, start with LoVe