I am incredibly late to the Twilight scene. Until PDD's birthday back in May, I had never heard of Twilight, certainly didn't know it had become a 4-book series, and was only peripherally aware that there was a movie made. Ok, so I live under a rock in many ways. I admit it.

For 45 years now, people have accused me of being an extrovert. I suppose they have their proof: I have no problem with public speaking, I am friendly and outgoing (boisterous, even, on occasion), I make friends easily, I talk a lot…the list goes on and on. It’s a lie. I am an introvert, through and through. The disparity comes from people’s lack...

This blog was, for awhile, a place of therapy for me. I could come here, pour out all my thoughts and feelings about what was going on in my life, and feel better afterward, like I’d had a good cry about it all, but without the puffy eyes and snotty nose. I’ve also celebrated here, which is also good therapy for me. But this blog has always been about my...