Is It Just Me...?

[johnnash]

Or does Twilight: New Moon look even worse than previously expected?

I can't believe there are going to be two more of these things after this one.

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[tartanshell]

...Is it wrong that I'm seekritly really excited about seeing it? I love terrible movies, and the first one was so bad it hurt. OMG the blue emo lighting! The good news is, Jacob is about a million times more interesting as a character than Edward, and he features prominently in the second book.

I've read books 1-3, and they're definitely fun in a trashy-I-can't-believe-I'm-reading-this way. But then, I also read (and adore) Sweet Valley High. *cough*

[johnnash]

I wouldn't say it's wrong, per se, although I'm a big fan of having the ability to say that no amount of my money in any way, shape, or form is used to fun these terrible things. Since most people aren't like that, and I assume you have no such qualms, it's not wrong. I can't imagine sitting through the entire thing though; a friend of mine made me sit through five minutes on my computer and I wanted to put a bullet through my eyes. And sitting through it in a theater full of Twilight fans! I think that would drive me insane (read: more insane

[tartanshell]

I'm a big fan of having the ability to say that no amount of my money in any way, shape, or form is used to fun these terrible things.

Hee! I'm sure she will totally miss your twenty bucks while she's counting her millions, too. ;) Seriously, I respect that.

It's not surprising that Jacob (I assume this is the werewolf character?)

Yeah, Jacob's a teenage, Native American werewolf who lives on the reservation near Bella's town. He's definitely one of the better characters in the series, imo. (I hate that Stephenie Meyer seems to accidentally create interesting secondary characters and then ignore or mistreat them in favor of giving Bella and Edward's tragic love more screentime.)

Sweet Valley High is what made me realize I was a transman. I thought to myself, "Man, if this is what being a girl is about, I'm switching teams."

*DIES* ...And you thought the boys were better, reading Sweet Valley?! All they ever do is tempt girls to try drugs or get in their pants, fight over sports, or punch each other! You should've read

[johnnash]

At the end of the day, the only control I have is over my thoughts and my money, so I might as well use it accordingly. And I don't really have control over my thoughts, considering how often they wander

[tartanshell]

When I was nine or ten I wanted to be a superhero or an alien. That's about the time I fell in love with science fiction

Aww! I wanted to be Eilonwy from the Prydain Chronicles or join the Fellowship or find a passageway through my closet to Narnia. But I figured high school was a lot more likely, and I hoped (and was also told!) it would be better than junior high. Lucky me, I got to skip it. ;) Though college didn't come with wild parties or convertibles, either.

Then again, one of my first crushes was on a fifty-year-old man so there you go.

Technically, Bella's a teenager in love with someone who's over 100 years old... Maybe you just need to find a vampire?

[johnnash]

You got to skip all of high school? How did you manage that, and can I go back in time and sign up?

I wouldn't trust anyone who would have sex with a teenager, which is what kept me chaste in high school. That and gender dysphoria. At this point, I think I need a progressive gay guy in roughly my age group, or a bisexual guy who gets trans issues. Also, someone who wants to have sex in Starfleet uniform in an elevator. That is a must.

I think losing my virginity is going to be a ridiculous experience for everyone involved.

[tartanshell]

You got to skip all of high school? How did you manage that, and can I go back in time and sign up?

I did! Though the Program for the Exceptionally Gifted at Mary Baldwin College in VA. And depending on when you transitioned you maybe could've--it's a women's college. (Though actually, now that I think about it, I wonder if the college's non-discrimination policy includes transmen or transwomen. Hmm.)

At this point, I think I need a progressive gay guy in roughly my age group, or a bisexual guy who gets trans issues.

Well, where better to find either of those than in fandom? And you're likely to find someone into the Starfleet thing, too. ;) Have you considered dating another trans guy? I know there are only a bajillion ftm dudes in fandom. (Because they are ALL ON MY FLIST. I swear, do I have sign on my LJ door or something?) ;)

I think losing my virginity is going to be a ridiculous experience for everyone involved.

*snerk* It is for everyone, trust me. Starfleet uniforms in an elevator are just the icing on the

[johnnash]

I transitioned at University, although in high school, I couldn't think of anything worse than going to an all-girls school, so I don't know if I would have considered it. Once I finish my time machine, I'll have to check with my fourteen-year-old self. Regarding transpeople, it's an interesting debate. Some schools have transmen there because they transitioned after enrollment; and I think one school has a transwoman, which made me so very happy to see

[tartanshell]

although in high school, I couldn't think of anything worse than going to an all-girls school, so I don't know if I would have considered it

*nod* I thought that at first. But PEG--and Mary Baldwin in general--turned out to be awesome. At one point, in the PEG dorm, we took an informal survey, and 50% of the girls identified as gay or bi. The experience was part girly, part incredibly geeky, and the closest comparison I can make, honestly, is that it's like I imagine the X-Mansion environment.

because nerds jump at the chance for hot geek sex.

Very true. On Halloween, I saw that the produce guy in Wal-Mart was dressed up in a Starfleet uniform, so I went over and told him I liked his costume. In retrospect, he probably thought I was hitting on him, since I was all nervous about saying something. Oops.

But, lucky you, there are plenty of gay geeks, most of whom probably are into the whole uniform thing.

seriously, though where I can find all these fandom transmen? I know a couple but not from fandoms I tend to follow.Hah

[johnnash]

I'm sure it was totally awesome, and I pass no judgment on the orientations or tolerance of the people there. But from my own mental experience, I knew what I was long before high school, and the thought of being anywhere where I was forced into the female mindset - intentionally or not - such as being at an all girls school and explaining that I attended one - would have been psychologically damaging. As it was, gym class was psychologically damaging during swim semester

[tartanshell]

the thought of being anywhere where I was forced into the female mindset - intentionally or not - such as being at an all girls school and explaining that I attended one - would have been psychologically damaging.

Oh, totally, and I wasn't suggesting it as an option. (The fact that we don't have a working time-machine aside, even.) I just meant that "girls' school" in my experience wasn't entirely a stereotypical catty, hyperfeminine environment. It was in some ways, but definitely not entirely.

I never thought I'd see the day when I'd have to worry about such things, but then one day I became an adult somehow.

Hee! It happens. And it is weird, isn't it, especially after being the jailbait attracted to older people for so long.

Or if you know any of the ones who are having issues with identity or transitioning and need a friend, I'm always happy to instill hope into young or newly identified/transitioning guys.That's really nice of you. And actually, I was going to mention a young guy you might hit it off with as a friend,

[johnnash]

I take all theoretical time machine conduct as possible in all discussions on any topic. This makes me unbearable to be around in person. Honestly, though, I don't think I've ever had a vision of what an all girls school would be like. I certainly never thought of it as either catty or hyperfeminine, but that might simply be projecting myself into other situations. I always freeze up at "GIRLS" school and then stop thinking. I went to summer camp one year where I had to room with girls, and it was the strangest experience of my life. I didn't fit in there, despite it being a co-ed camp. Then again, eleven-year-olds are terrible to be around, so I'm sure that was a large part of it.

It's so strange. I have this problem where I still think of myself as seventeen or eighteen, and then realize I'm in for a whole mess of trouble if I continue thinking that way.

Thank you for passing me his information. I'm trying to think of non-stalkerish introductions.