xoxo, gracey

Twilight Madness

I have been off caffeine for more than a week now, except for yesterday, when I took a few of sips of Coke while we watched Forbidden Kingdom. The effect of this caffeine withdrawal is making me sluggish the whole day. I'm always sleepy and tired, but I am convinced in my resolve to cut it off. So far I haven't craved for it and I wish it stays that way. Though drinking it was all I could think of while watching Hellboy 2 yesterday (yes, we did a sort of movie theater marathon) because I had a hard time fighting off sleep during the first 30 minutes. That was a real torture because I didn't want to miss anything. It took a lot of control to keep my eyes open the whole time. I did enjoy both movies though, especially the fight scenes in FK and the characters in H2. The plots weren't really all that, the stories were pretty straightforward and predictable, but the effects and cinematography were worth the tickets we paid for. It was good to be out like that again, I owed Mike that.

I feel kind of crappy about myself right now because I can't seem to get off my Twilight obsession. I'm re-reading it for the 5th time (gasp!) and it just keeps getting better. How is that even possible? And you know what's bad? My shop going online is pending because of it. My mind is not totally back on track to the real world yet but I am better than last week so that's an improvement. I just need a bit more time to get attuned to the life without Twilight. I need to get my creative groove back. I just wish I read the saga after the shop was launched then I wouldn't have to deal with having to stall it again. One of these days, I will have to WILL myself to set aside any Twilight thoughts. Good luck to me!

sheng marie at September 02 2008 | 03:02
Hey, I am so hooked as well, and I have convinced my hubby it's a good read, and he is so hooked just like me. I am done with Twilight, and bought New Moon yesterday. He is reading Twilight and is after the second book as well.

Twilight Rules! as Toni says. Hehehe...

Kittymama at September 02 2008 | 07:46
Heven't we all had a day like this? I totally understand the book obsession (I've packed away the Twilight series for good measure, just so I don't reread them again- they really do make me feel lazy). Caffeine withdrawal + Twilight = tough to work day
But since you're at it, I suggest you go with the flow and accept that today is a "love myself" day. So, go ahead, read, relax, no worries. You deserve a day like this. Tomorrow will take care of itself.

J. at September 02 2008 | 08:13
Hi Gracey, sending you warm thoughts from Los Angeles, with some cross-continental hugs. I hope you find your groove in your own way, all in good time. :)

Sleepyjane at September 02 2008 | 09:00
I just ordered the first two books in the series. :)

I'm sure everything will settle down soon enough and You'll get that spark of creativity. Maybe you can browse some craft books or sites? Usually that give me the incentive to get to crafting.

odette at September 02 2008 | 14:51
oh, the few days we get engrossed over reading and the rest of the schedule goes haywire!

i've been reading jane austen's books for the last few days and the dishes pile high in the sink, the dust on the floor are settling very nicely, and dinners for the husband were hurried frantic preparations. *sigh*

javaqueen at September 03 2008 | 09:52
I'd love to get addicted to reading right now. I just cannot seem to get into the swing of it. You are such a creative soul, it's bound to come flowing back, any minute :)

Sinta at September 03 2008 | 14:06
Right. After Emma, I'm going to pick up the first book of Twilight!

witsandnuts at September 05 2008 | 09:52
Gee, the town is hit by Twilight. Hmmm, I'm thinking of getting at least the first copy na. Happy weekend, Gracey!

Mia at September 05 2008 | 13:50
Hello Gracey. I hope you are well and that life without caffeine is proving easier to live. I do believe I would have a hard time giving up my numerous cups of tea in the morning... Thank you for your nice comment in my blog a while back. Nice to se that you had visited.

javaqueen at September 06 2008 | 11:22
Hi 'lil Gracey! I just tagged you again ;) Sorry!

gene at September 07 2008 | 22:13
you got me really curious with twilight. will start reading it soon.

and caffeine withdrawal is just the worst! especially now that i'm pregnant, i really have to get through it plus all day sickness. argh!

Patrick at September 08 2008 | 09:19
So finally stopped reading the books or did you start again? ;-)

toni at September 16 2008 | 07:32
You've been bitten!! Yey!!! :D

witsandnus at September 28 2008 | 19:57
I'm re-reading it for the 2nd time! Haha, I'm still trying to move on. =)

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