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[theatokos]

*One of the reasons I love Adam so much is that he makes me a better person. Often I hate this about him, but sometimes he knows my intentions better than I do. Tonight we were discussing the Twilight phenomenon. On Sunday, two people in the church choir I sing with, both students, were discussing the books and movies, and tried to engage me in conversation. I told them I needed to avoid talking about it, because I was sure to offend them with my loathing. Off the cuff I come across like I think everyone who loves the books and movies are stupid. And I suppose there is something in that gut reaction. I don't put much faith in the mass market.

But do you want to know why I really hate Twilight? What really makes me so upset? It's that millions of American women are swooning over a semi-abusive relationship and want to be Bella, who has no agency. Millions of American women think that this is as good as it gets. Millions of American women are selling themselves short. And it kills me.

*Entirely unrelated, Adam, Bennett and I watched Julie and Julia tonight. I am completely sucked into the charm of Julia Child. I want to cook! Fancy French dishes! I want to try meringues! Boning a duck! I want to eat delicious food and drink excellent wine.

Adam and I are also contemplating working our way through Meryl Streep's oeuvre. Adam looked at me tonight and said "I'm totally gay for Meryl." I think I might be too.

*It is cold here. The heat is on and we're still chilly. It's been clear the last two days and nights. I hope it lasts for the next few days. The moon is nearly full and it's so beautiful. I can actually see stars here.

*Even though the doctor's have told me twice that my ears and throat look perfectly healthy, my left ear still hurts when I swallow. And it waxes and wanes through the day. I don't understand. I really hope it's not psychosomatic.

Comments

[amyura.livejournal.com]

I agree with you about Twilight. As a submissive myself, I have no problem with submissive fantasies. But for some reasons (gee, I wonder why) the ones I read and enjoy, as well as have myself, pretty much all center around a powerful woman who's in control of the rest of her life giving it up, consensually, in the bedroom.

One of my best friends is REALLY into Twilight. She's an ENGLISH PROFESSOR at a major university in our area. (Which, if you know where I live, is saying something, as this area boasts numerous colleges and universities with world-class reputations.) She knows it's crap, so I'll give her that, but I dunno.....the whole thing leaves a really bad taste in my mouth in a way that even something like Story of O doesn't. Maybe because at least Story of O doesn't pretend to be romantic.

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

If only Twilight were nuanced in a BDSM way, then at least it would make slightly more sense.