Damon

In my last post, I spoke on one of the greatest shows on television right now, The Vampire Diaries. Well, to my great delight, season two finally premiered. There have been 8 AMAZING episodes so far, each with so much drama and new revealed secrets! Tonights episode was especially memorable. Stefan Salvatore, I once stated, was the better looking vampire brother. However, I have begun to LOVE Damon Salvatore even more. :) To me, it seems that the scenes I remember the most from this series are the Damon and Elena moments. In season one, it was the dancing scene between these two. Tonight, it was definitely the scene when Damon finally tells Elena he loves her. It was a heartbreaking moment. Damon wants to be loved so much. He loved Katherine once upon a time (who is now locked in a tomb for good!) and she loved Stefan despite this. History repeated itself now with Elena. The poor guy can't seem to get a break! Despite all of his flaws and self obsessed manners, Damon has finally realized what it means to be selfless and put the ones you love first. After telling Elena he loves her, he proceeds to admit he doesn't deserve her, but his brother does. After this whole confession, while shedding a tear, he compels her to forget the whole thing and disappears. Despite Damon's "evil" nature, season two has brought out the human side of him that feels and loves. I am excited to see how this love triangle plays out! I know Elena will end up with Stefan, and most people want this to take place, but I sincerely hopes she gives Damon a chance. Although Damon was a major bad guy when we first meet him, many viewers forget that Stefan was the same in the past. Hopefully, the writers will keep up the suspense and amazing storyline in episodes to come!

Diaries

You know when you watch something so good it amazes you and keeps you wanting to see more? As I have done repeatedly on here, I discuss movies that have kept me thinking on them long after seeing them. I must write about them! Now, a tv show has done it as well. The amazingness of the storyline has left an imprint! This new obsession of mine is called The Vampire Diaries. This tells of the life of two vampire brothers and their love triangle with the female vampire Kathryn who turned them into the monsters they are now. Believed to be dead, the younger Salvatore brother Stefan is entranced with a modern high school girl named Elena who shares an identical resemblance to the infamous Kathryn. She is far from this imperious vampire who has left a major imprint on Elena's little hometown of Mystic Falls, but that does not stop both Damon and Stefan Salvatore from falling for her. The love triangle has begun yet again! While watching the first season of this show, you come to love the younger vampire brother Stefan (who plays the role of the "good" vampire who has forsaken human blood). Damon is by far the evil sibling and tries frequently to make Stefan miserable, but as time goes by, Damon definitely grows on you. By the finale, I was wanting Elena to be with Damon instead of Stefan. How is that even possible?! Although the actor playing Stefan is better looking by far, the beautiful and rare blue eyes held by Damon Salvatore entrance every viewer. His evil nature is softened and you see the good part of him that he so deperately longed to lock away. I am certainly looking forward to season 2, especially with how this season ended!! :D

The Slayer

I have always been a fan of supernatural novels and films. One of my all time favorite stories of this genre is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The fact that she was in love with a vampire and saved the world from evil held a certain charm for me. Than I asked myself, "why in the world would fighting demons and slaying vampires (aka evil, demonic beings) have such a draw?" It seems that today society accepts and loves anything paranormal. Now with the Twilight films and books being such a hit, you see vampires and werewolves everywhere and on everything and anything you can imagine! These evil things are just a lure from the devil, but why not twist it around? I have just finished reading one of the Buffy novels, and it was basically the story of the usual good vs. evil that included the traditional apocalyptic end-of-the-world elements. The fact that Buffy and her friends, although fearful, stood up to the evil power that was bringing the world to ruin with courage in the face of their demise was inspiring. I use the term loosely, but shouldn't we be "slayers" for Christ? Trying to save the world by spreading the Word? We fight and be as brave as we can because we have that hope living inside of us. Twist these paranormal stories and use it for good (granted, Twilight would be a hard one to twist, but there is always good vs. evil in everything, right?).

Religion

I have realized something I never realized before. Many people in my family believe that my Christian beliefs and relationship with God is just pure religion. I have been thinking on how I would respond to them and how to do it in a simple manner that is easily understood. Religion is a term that is very loosely applied. It is simply man's institution to try to be good enough for God (or a god) through good works and being a "good person". Some religions are also a way to try and understand God, but moreso the former. If man could ever accomplish enough good doings to ever be good enough to enter heaven, than there would simply be no need for a savior, not in the very least. I am positive that my family members know, understand, and even believe in the redemption of the cross and Christ's sacrifice made upon it, and yet they still believe it is religion. How can these two ideals and beliefs coexist together? There is no room for Jesus if we could come up with our own means of saving ourselves and entering heaven. As for the latter reasoning for religion, if we could ever understand God and His ways, what is te point of even believing in Him? He would apparently not be big enough to solve our problems if our human minds could possibly wrap around the concept of an infinitely complicated being such as He. I cannot possibly understand why individuals make assumptions when they don't understand the meaning, but I know their minds are clouded by this world. I have known the Truth since I was young, and it is easily understood and seen through my eyes, the eyes of a believer and Child of the One True God. We must pray that the eyes of our loved ones are opened, and that they will someday see the Truth and the love our Savior has for them, even in the midst of unbelief.

The False Joys Of Christmas

Christmas is a term that every American is familiar with, even lacking a politically correct approach to the name. For years, people have been gradually trying to take Christ out if every part of this wonderful holiday and making it into a day that lacks the essential ingredient which is the entire purpose of it to begin with. Happy Holidays is a phrase that is heard and the Christ who's birthday is supposed to be celebrated on this day is replaced by presents and a man who's memory time has distorted named Santa Clause. Who's special day is it anyway? It's God's only son's! We have corrupted every part of this great day and turned it into a holiday that benefits ourselves. Children can grow up believing in Santa, but it's against the law to believe in the one who saved you from eternal damnation and who loves you more than anyone ever could. Why has the colors of the United States been thus shaded? Why, as one of the most "civilized and learned people groups", have we missed the entire point? Generations grow up only knowing that Christmas is a time for gifts, and for the adults, stress in trying to find the right gifts for loved ones. Just ask yourself, is this how this holiday should be celebrated or is there a deeper meaning? Perhaps one day a realization will dawn on America, but as the times grow darker and fall prey to more of the influence of the devil (yes, there is a devil), I believe there shall be no renewing of it. Unfortunately, that is the way of the world.

The Wonders Of Avatar

I had the greatest privilege as of late to see the new film Avatar in theatres, and everything I have to say about it is nothing less than awe-inspired comments. I have never seen a film so greatly done in the animation department. The acting was phenomenal, and the means to create a world and creatures that live in it to look as real as the actual human actors is beyond me. The combination of human beings and actors that played these blue natives is insurpassable by any other movie to date. Although this 3D experience has been used over and over again in animation films, I daresay that it has never incorporated actors that portray their human selves as well as an animated self that only resembles their facial likeness. The story itself draws the audience for an intense ride that does not let up throughout the whole movie. Filled with tender, tragic, all around emotional moments, Avatar is a film that can be accepted by every personality in the audience. It has it's share of romance for the chick flick goer, action for the the individuals who like to see people fight, comedy for those who like to laugh, and an awe inspiring story that will keep you guessing and share the courage of the characters who choose not to give in or give up. For myself I have to say that this amazin new film has become one of my top 5 favorites. My thoughts are never ceasing on the film, which definitely makes me feel like I must see it for a second time!

Ideas And Music

Waiting at the doctor's office, I've been having many ideas running through my head. Not just on one subject either. Lately, I've been feeling more lonely than ever. It's been awhile since I've felt like this and, honestly, this feeling always comes when I start to realize things (you may even say the truth) about people. These aren't good realizations, might I add. I don't see the need to rely on friends. I believe more than ever that family members should be your only confidents. I realize that some individuals do not have family, but in my case I am firm in my resolution. I have a yearning to experience and see new things and to not stay stuck in the place I am currently in (both mentally and physically). My one source of comfort is surprisingly in music. It can make all the difference. The words and melodies sometimes seem to relate to your feelings and emotions in a way that is very reassuring. While it can portray your emotions, it can uplift them to a new depth.