my obession with vampires

My dad made an interesting comment the other day. He asked what i was reading on & when I mentioned vampires & werewolves he just snickered and said 'figures.' Now I know I have always enjoyed monster themed movies, books, & such (especially vampires), but then I asked myself, Why? Once I actually thought about it, my interest makes a lot of ...sense.

First, I have an EXTREMELY active imagination & the thought of something more out there besides logic and normality appeals to that side of me.

Second, and most prominently, vampires are 'durable' unlike me. When do you hear about a vampire with a chronic illness, besides thirst ;). I guess in my mind the costs are HUGELY outweighed by the advantages. Anyone with any lifetime illness, especially ones that force changes in habits and lifestyle, can vouch for how much ending their pain would be worth (conversely how many suicides/euthanasia can be directly contributed to illness).

The whole immortality thing I could do without but as part of a package deal, again the advantages (many lifetimes of experiences & knowledge) eclipse the potential drawback (possible eternal boredom). Of course that is determined by the individuals personality and choices, where others see isolation and boredom, I see never-ending discovery. Strength, insight & any other abilities are just part of the deal.

Now I know some Evangelists might submit the loss of soul issue but I don't see the mind and body as exclusive or separate entities. It is only with both that the supposed soul is defined. By radically altering the body, my soul might be changed but so long as my mind is still mine then the changes are superficial only.

So to all the lonely vampires/nosferatu/undead (whatever), I'M WAITING!!!

Sadly this is where my sense of reality steps back in and tells me to stop dreaming. There is no magical cure. I must face facts and deal in my own reality.

"Get busy livin' or get busy dyin'. That's the god-damned truth" Shawshank Redemption

Hope springs eternal

Next day... can't forget one other important note, I have an unhealthy fascination with violence. Go figure.