A Reminder From Thumper's Mom

"If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all"

The endless speculation and dissection of Robert Pattinson's personal life has been on the tips of everyone's tongue, and fingers, for the past several weeks. Unfortunately, for all involved, it will probably continue to be so.  Many people near and dear to my heart have already addressed the situation, but I'm of the belief that voices joined together can have a powerful affect on a situation, so I'm adding mine.

To Whom it May Concern:

1.  There is a fine line between being a fan and a fanatic.  Don't cross it.

2.  You are entitled to your opinion, but learn when to STFU!

3.  Unless you are inside his mind, or #1 on his speed dial, you have no idea what Rob is thinking, feeling, or doing.  These are the facts.  Deal with them.

4.  Petty is never pretty

5.  Who Rob dates is nor more of your business, than who you date is his. 

6.  Rob does not need your approval of anyone he chooses to date. Whether you think she is: pretty enough, young enough, old enough, thin enough, smart enough, or GOOD enough... is irrelevant.

7.  Rob drinks.  So what?

7.  Rob smokes. So what?

8.  Rob has friends of the opposite sex. So what?

9.  Rob has friends of the same sex.  So what?

10. You do not have the right to pass judgement on anything he does. Seriously, think about this.

11. Just because Rob is a public figure does not give you the right to interrupt his private life. 

12. Get over your preconceived notions.

13. Rob is an entertainer. You might enjoy hearing or seeing him perform, but ultimately, he's not responsible for your happiness.  If you're entertaining ideas of another nature, I suggest you seek professional help.

14. Definition of the word Obsess:

 

obsess |əbˈses|verb [ trans. ] (usu. be obsessed) 

preoccupy or fill the mind of (someone) continually, intrusively, and to a troubling extent

~If any part of this definition sounds familiar, again, I suggest you seek professional help.

15. You cannot definitively tell what's going on in a photo by looking at it.  True story.  If you can, call me... there's money to be made.

The sooner you realize each of these things, they happier you'll be.  That's all for now.

Love,

Tess

Cool! It's Multiple Choice.

Help Me!!  She's mad! and I don't mean in a good way!

With the filming of New Moon in full swing, I guess it's no surprise that I've been revisiting passages in the book. In doing so, I was again Imagining the way Bella was feeling, ultimately reliving my own moments.  Well, as my Grandmother used to say: "Better out than in"

This poem is:

a) Inspired by true events

b) Written from the perspective of a fictional character

c) Proof that I'm not a poet (and know it)

d) A good indication that I need help

e) All of the above

 Breathe 

by Tess

I turned my face up to the sun, felt it's warmth, and thought of you.

It's like breathing

I conjured your face and lovingly retraced it's shape.

It's like breathing

I'm missing you. But you're not here. I know this.

It's like breathing

 Though I'm alone, I still feel you.

It's like breathing

It's dark. I turn my face up to the moon and whisper my thoughts to the night ~ willing the wind to carry them to your ears.

It's like breathing

Tomorrow, I will awake, seek the sun, and think of you.

It's like breathing

Love,

Tess

Fanny is that you? or Twilight is a work of Art-Ex. B

Is Catherine Hardwicke a closet art aficionado or am I just looking for reasons to justify my intense desire to watch Twilight over and over again?  Not only does the movie get better with each viewing (subliminal messages anyone) but I tend to notice something new each time as well.  

Take this promotional image of Rachelle Lefevre as " Victoria " for Example:

Note the abundance of flaming red hair, her gaze, the ornament leaves in her hair, and the shearling artfully draped across her shoulder.

Now please compare this image with Dante Gabriel Rossetti's " The Blue Bower " (1865) which features his mistress Fanny Cornforth (Yes, she was English. No, I have no idea what her parents were thinking with that name).

Again, note the abundance of flaming red hair, her gaze, the ornament in her hair, and the shearling artfully draped across around her shoulders.

Coincidence?  I think not!

Not only is Catherine Hardwicke one funky chic with terrific fashion sense, but she was fecking inspired!  

So the next time someone gives your grief over watching Twilight you just look them straight in the eye and Say it! Out Loud!...

 " Twilight is a Thing of Beauty " 

See? Don't you feel better already?

Love,

Tess

Twilight is a work of Art ~ Literally (Ex. A)

From the moment I first saw this promotional image for Twilight, something has been niggling at the back of my mind.  Where had I seen this before?  Had I seen it before... or is it just reminiscent of the many clichéd romance novels I've read? 

I had forgotten all about it, until I recently came across a book while unpacking a box. The book was about a little known German artist named Sulamith Wülfing.  As young girl I was fascinated by her drawings and spent countless hours getting lost in her artwork.

Below is an illustration by Sulamith Wülfing entitled Togetherness. Enjoy.

Love,

Tess