New Moon and Chaske Spencer’s Family

It was a month ago when myself and my friends bought our tickets for New Moon. Can you tell we are fans? The time finally came, I thought the time would never come. The movie did not disappoint, at all. In fact, my heart pounded throughout the entire thing.

I want to first say that I big-puffy-heart Edward.
Yes, from the first time I read the Twilight Saga – I formed a huge soft spot for Edward. And, I didn’t succumb to sympathizing at all, with Jacob Black in the story.
I had heard from others that the movie New Moon would tug at my heartstrings and tempt me to side with the wolves. To prepare myself and protect my stand on being a member of Team Edward, I walked into New Moon today chanting “Team Cullens” in my head. I felt like a 13 year old fan, terribly excited and giddy to watch the next chapter on screen. I even paused before settling into my seat and called out to the crowd, “Happy New Moon Day everyone!”. Yes, I was that giddy.

During the movie, I understood Bella’s character, as she longed for companionship after Edward had left. I felt myself starting to sway, yet kept pulling myself back. Right next to myself and my friends, I noticed a small group of Wolf Fans, and they cheered
whenever the pack was on-screen.
Determined to stand firm on my Team Edward stance, I was disappointed that no-one in the audience cheered for the Vampires. So, feeling I had to defend Cullen fans everywhere, I let out one “Boo!” when the ‘opposing team’ cheered during one scene. I got a few snickers from fellow pale-face supporters and a good laugh from my friends. Keep in mind that I am not the type of person to get overly enthusiastic during a move – but it’s the Twilight saga. C’mon! I had pumped myself up and was without the kids for once, and I didn’t hold back the emotions.

When the movie ended, people clapped and filed out of the theater. I then noticed the group of wolf-lovers taking pictures of the closing credits. Aha! There has to be more reason behind the enthusiasm, and more than just fans of the books and movies.
A friend of mine asked the group about their glee. Turns out, this group of people are the family of Chaske Spencer, who plays Sam in the movie. His character is the Alpha Wolf in New Moon, the leader of the pack. And his family was here…Something I would have never imagined to see in Small city Alberta, Canada.

…then I realized that I had Boo’ed….

I know, I shake my head at myself too.
{insert foot in mouth now}

You see, I have nothing against the wolves {especially Chaske}.
It’s just that they don’t sparkle!
Yet I will tell you, seeing the pack shirtless was something definately worth seeing on the big screen. Oh yes, that was one nice perk of the movie.

Chaske’s Mother, Grandfather, sister and other members of his family were all there to support him and watch his performance.
And, I had a brief conversation with Chaske Spencer’s family and they are super nice people.
They were filled with such excitement and love.
And, as I talked with them and felt the pride pour out of their very souls, I felt the hair on my neck raise and my eyes filled with tears.
I was proud with them.
As I walked out of the theater I didn’t hold back the growing empathy and support for the wolves. I silenced the Team Edward chants in my head and looked at the saga from a different perspective. I guess it was Chaske’s family’s happiness and commitment that made me open my heart a little for the opposing team. Their family devotion was very much similar to the bond of the wolf pack.

Thanks to meeting Chaske’s family and looking at the movie from another point of view, I think I am finally able to say,
“Go Wolves, Go!”

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I credit http://www.chaskespencer.com/ for the photos used, for this post