Freeeeee!, my first real snub, and anti-Twilight

I signed out on terminal leave yesterday, so I'm freeeee! I can wear my hijab and niqab full-time now! *so excited*

Oh, and I have to tell you all what happened earlier today: I got my first outright snub. I've been working at my friend's book store most of the day, shelving books, helping customers, etc. Well, one older man walked in, and I greeted him and asked him if he needed any help finding anything. He walked right by me (didn't even look at me, much less respond), and then went up to another girl who was working and asked her for help finding something. *sigh*

And on another note: I found this anti-Twilight website. I'm sure you've all heard of this book series -- those of you who live in the States, anyway. It's touted by its fans as "the best book EVER". And it's written at a fourth-grade reading level. *sigh* It also promotes abusive relationships based solely on physical appearance as normal, healthy, and even desirable. The characters are shallow (obviously, since their hormones do all the talking, and they label it "love"), but the so-called "relationship" is truly unhealthy. They're obsessive over each other, jealous, the guy stalks the girl (even sitting in her bedroom all night while she sleeps --- "Twihards" - the hardcore fans - say that it's "sweet", but I just think it's creepy). He also forbids her from being around other friends, especially male ones, beats her up but calls it an accident, etcetera etcetera. And they try to pass it off as a "romance". A friend of mine has been in abusive relationships for years, and there's nothing romantic about it. I wish all these deluded people could get that... I found a good article covering all of the above here: http://theantitwilightmovement.webs.com/about.htm

Wow, I have twelve followers now! That's a big jump, and thanks to all of you who have been sharing about me with your friends. : )

Just a few more days!

The countdown is on! By this time next week, I'll be able to wear hijab/niqab full-time! I'm so excited about it.

I'm also very excited to see that there are some new people following my blog. Hello to you all!

And I got that adorable pink khimar with attached niqab from eBay (as you can see in the photo above). It's very comfy, and has some awesome air circulation, so I don't get too hot, even with niqab in 103-degree weather. *sweats just thinking about it* The only downside is that one side opens, so I either have to pin it shut, or I have to wear a hijab underneath. *sigh*

How are all of you doing? Anything interesting going on in your lives?