Paying tribute to the Twilight Saga

So you know...
Its been 4 years since I watched Twilight, the first movie in the Twilight Saga for the first time. At home, after Isabelle had told me a few times that I should really watch that movie. At that point I was still unaware of the impact it would have on me and my life.
The very next day, after I saw the movie , I found out that the second film would be in theaters starting that exact night! Me and Alex went to the movie theater right away to see the second installment of the franchise.  New Moon. And then I knew that waiting another year for the third movie would not be an option. I would have to read the books to see how this story would develop further. As I LOVE to read, that was so not a problem.  During this time, the reading of the books, I fell unconditionally and irrevocably in love with a number of characters in the story.
Its 2012 now. The books, the movies, the soundtracks, they have been a part of my life. They are as important to me like no other story has ever been. And as I read A LOT, that is saying something. I Laughed with them, I cried with them, I’ve bonded over them with a number of people, whom I have become better friends with then before we had Twilight.
I am excited for the final installment tomorrow, but also a bit sad, that this journey that Stephenie Meyer took me on, with so many other TwiHards is seemingly coming to an end.
I’ll miss Bella and Edward, they are the love story of this century.
I’ll miss Alice who feels like a dear friend
I’ll miss Jasper, whom I so totally respect
I’ll even miss Rosalie. Because I get her! She makes different choises then I would. But I get her.
Ofcourse I’ll miss Emmet. He is so funny.
I’ll miss Carlisle whom I adore
And I’ll miss Esme, whom I inspire to be like as a mother. She is the best!

Tomorrow its time to say goodbye.
But... They wont be far! So when I really need them, I’ll just get one of the books, or DVD’s. And read or watch the story again and again.
I just want to say to Stepenie Meyer;
Thank you for adding to my life and making it more fun in moments I really needed it.
You as a writer and a mother have inspired me to start writing myself. The dream you had that started your journey, I later learned, you had on my birthday. I love to write, but didnt think it would be a thing to do, as a mother to four young children. You showed me that everything is possible, that dreams come true. That your dream came true. So. I now dare to dream.
Thank you.
Mirjam