Ladies Who Lunch

<- This is NOT us. We're much older.







Yesterday was an epic day in the life of Team Fire and Ice. For the first time ever, ThatPanicGirlE, CereuleanBlue, and JenniP sat down together and watched each other masticate while talking about everything that is the Twilight fandom. We rec'd fics to CB, we giggled about what Edward would have been like at WoodStock (because you know Alice made them all go), and we discussed our plans for the Eclipse premier (5 DAYS, PEOPLE!!). It was awesome.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to get a little emo...
Yesterday also reminded me just how awesome this fandom is. We three gals have much in common when it comes to Twilight and all its fun, but if you look at our RL's, we're worlds apart. CB is a teacher who moonlights as a biker/cowgirl. E is a graphic artist who worships the group WSP walks on and will follow them to the moon at the drop of a hat. JP is a Nursing student who lives a trillion light years away from her hometown. But there we sat, all our differences aside, and enjoyed the company as if we'd pulled each others pigtails in pre-K.
What am I getting at?
Well, I suppose I'm just grateful for this crazy world that SM created that brought so many of us together in a way that nothing else could have. I'm happy that I've made new friends AND found something new to share with my old friends. I'm happy that there are people out there who appreciate the importance of good writing, being polite, helping others, and bewb gropes.
When the conversation turned to The Fandom Gives Back, it was exciting to think that maybe this very blog could be a catalyst to raise money for children who are involved in a fight much more difficult than anything Edward and Bella found in those snowy woods. I'm honored to be a part of a fandom that finds a way to give back to the community in a powerful way.
So, no matter what you're looking for, go check out The Fandom Gives Back and bid on something - anything! If you're an author and you'd like to be featured here on Team Fire and Ice's Blog, bid on our feature. We'd love to have a chance to promote good writing while helping a greater cause.
OK, I'm done being all misty-eyed and philosophical. One day, I hope all the ladies will be able to get together and hug and grope and nom on burritos all at the same time. 'Til then...!