New Moon...Finally

Last night, or should say really early this morning New Moon hit theaters! I have never been one to go to the midnight showing of any movie, except for that one time my cousin Manny dragged me to the Star Wars movies (I do like Star Wars so it wasn't such a drag). Aside from Star Wars I have never been to any midnight showing of any movie...WOW...I just realized how geeky I sound. Anyhow I was excited to go see this flick after many months of anticipation waiting for this movie to come out. After reading the whole twilight saga I now wish I would have re-read the book before watching the movie, in order to really catch all those little things that differ from the actual book. As they say the book is always better and that is true for New Moon, but I must say they did a really good job on this film and it was much better than the Twilight film. It was interesting to see all the fans and movie goers with there team Jacob or team Edward shirts and I even saw some guy who actually dressed up as Edward with a wig and everything. I guess some people just take it to the extreme, nonetheless I had a great time and thank my friend Angie for coordinating all 27 of us to go together. If you have yet to this film I recommend you go check it out!

New Moon Soundtrack

The New Moon Soundtrack is being released today which is four days earlier than the original intended date. We are 34 days away from New Moon hitting theaters, that's right I am counting! I can't wait until November 20th, I am so excited! Anyhow here is the iTunes ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack track list: ENJOY!!!

1. Death Cab For Cutie – Meet Me On The Equinox
2. Band Of Skulls – Friends
3. Thom Yorke – Hearing Damage
4. Lykke Li – Possibility
5. The Killers – A White Demon Love Song
6. Anya Marina – Satellite Heart
7. Muse – I Belong To You (New Moon Remix)
8. Bon Iver & St. Vincent – Rosyln
9. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Done All Wrong
10. Hurricane Bells – Monsters
11. Sea Wolf – The Violet Hour
12. OK Go – Shooting The Moon
13. Grizzly Bear (with Victoria Legrand) – Slow Life
14. Editors – No Sound But The Wind
15. Alexandre Desplat – New Moon (The Meadow)

BONUS:
16. Lupe Fiasco – Solar Midnite
17. The Magic Numbers And Amadou & Mariam – All I Believe In
18. APM Orchestra. – Die Fledermaus – Duettino: Ach, ich darf nicht hin zu dir
19. Death Cab For Cutie – Meet Me On The Equinox (Music Video)
20. Ulf Bastlein – Wandrers Nachtlied II, Op. 96, No. 3, D.768 (preorder only)

Death Cab For Cutie – Meet Me On The Equinox Music Video

New Moon

So I finally finished reading New Moon by Stephenie Meyer and I am waiting for my mentee (Nathalie) to catch up to me to begin reading Eclipse. I have become so consumed with this whole twilight saga that I have already convinced several of my friends to start reading its along with me. It's funny because I never would have thought I would enjoy reading this saga as much as I have, and can not wait till November to see New Moon in theaters.

The Book

Movie Poster

The Movie Trailer

Twilight

In December of 2008, I began mentoring a 13 year old young lady who has taught me several things in a short period of time. In an effort to do something together I suggested that we read a book of her choice; now I am not one to read novels or fiction stories of any sort, unless it is some form of classic literature book. I was not sure what to expect while she contemplated which book we should read. For the most part I enjoy reading any type of religious, self help, psychology, or biographical book, so when my mentee suggested reading Twilight by Stephanie Meyer I was not too enthused with the idea. I had seen the movie prior to reading the book, because my little sister-in-law was absolutely obsessed with the whole twilight saga. To some degree I wanted to know what the fuss was all about, but I also wanted to know what was her obsession with Edward Cullen (character in the book), she literally went to see the movie at least 9 times before she got the bootleg copy to watch at home. I was not blown away with the movie, but thought it made an interesting love story. I have recently finished the first book of the series, and read the entire 544 pages of the book in less than a week. I feel the movie is not nearly as detailed and leaves out a great deal of substance in comparison to the book. I have now opened my horizons to reading novels and fictitious stories which was something I failed to do in the past. I am excited to start the second book New Moon, since I will not be cheated out of using my imagination because I saw the movie prior to reading the book. If new characters are introduced I will now be able to imagine on my own what the could possibly look like in my mind. If you have not read or seen the movie jump on the band wagon and see what you are missing.

Oh, and Mute Math is on the Twilight Sountrack.

Thanksgiving Sunrise

First let me start out by saying Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I woke up rather early this morning, and I am so glad I forced myself out of bed on this chilly November day. My Church had decided to hold some beach baptisms on Thanksgiving morning along with a short sunrise service. The idea of having to wake up at 5am to be at the beach by 5:30am did not really sound all that appealing to me, and it was freezing at least for a Floridian it's freezing. Once we finally arrived it was so peaceful and serene to see the sunrise that morning with some hot cocoa and close friends, I couldn't have had better morning. I would love to wake up every morning to a view like that. So before the baptisms began my pastor asked if any of us wanted to share anything we were thankful for this year. I really wanted to share my thoughts, but just the thought of sharing what was on my mind brought tears to my eyes, since I did not share my thoughts on the beach, I will share what I am most thankful for here on my blog. I am thankful to God that in October my father made 13 years of being a sober man. I am thankful that He (God) is with him (my father) today and everyday so that he remains a sober a man. In January my father is going to walk me down an aisle and give me away, and I am thankful to God for that, and the for the many blessings He has given to me, and to my family. I recently read a book by Mitch Albom entitle "For One More Day" without spoiling the book to much it talks about a man who had a drinking problem and because of it, missed out on his daughters wedding. His daughter refused to invite him because he was not in the right state of mind. Several weeks later my father rented the movie not knowing that I had read the book and we sat in our living room and watched it together. That afternoon my father told me as he has told me countless times before, when I have shared life's problems with him, that he was so thankful to God that he was able to have a relationship with me, and that he was able to give me good and Godly advice, because he was not longer a slave to alcoholism as he once was.

The Book

Movie Poster of the Book

The Sunrise