it's official, i'm a twilight fan. also, it'll always be impossible for me not to be nocturnal.

i never thought i'd give into such a enticement. i've resisted many times before when it came to buying the book; i figured it wasn't worth the read. i never understood why anyone would be so excessive with it, much like i never understood why some people have a strong distaste for the harry potter series.

yesterday, after hot cocoa that put my tongue in a coma because of its overbearing heat, i took the liberty of reading a few pages of the book. mind you, i was already under the impression that the writing was sub par and the lack of creative words: [ie: "do i dazzle you?" spoken by no one other than edward cullen himself] were much the center of ridicule and because of that, the first few pages didn't catch my interest so quickly. i bought it anyhow, figuring i'd give it a read for the sake of all the people who've recommended it to me. it wasn't my money i was wasting.

i got home and became semi-distracted by the old school disney movie the thirteenth year, which by the way left me rather nostalgic and reminded me of my age, thank you disney channel. as though you don't do enough of that with your hannah montana bullshit. i picked up the book and continued where i left off. the minute edward was formally introduced... "about three things i was certain. first, edward was a vampire. second, there was a part of him, and i didn't know how dominant that part might be, that thirsted for my blood. and third, i was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him." as bella put it. no, really. within the next few pages, i was hooked.

i don't think i've read a book that rapidly and intently since a million little pieces by james frey. i don't think i've actually enjoyed a book since harry potter and the deathly hallows (sans epilogue). i'm half way through and i've read for about a total of 4 1/2 hours. if my mind was alert at the moment and could fully comprehend the beauty that is edward and bella, i'd be reading right now. for some reason, instead, i'm writing this to showcase how great the book is.

unfortunately one pre-reading notion remains in tact: the writing isn't mind-blowing. i feel like i'm reading a fan fic at best, just in first person. that's not even the point, though. the whole premise of the novel entraps you in the town of forks and you become bella. when a book can take over your senses, make you smile, make you gush; when a character can actually truly - for the lack of better word - dazzle you, that's when you know you're reading a good novel. this is my testimonial. twilight is worth the read, especially if vampires is your cup of tea.