Happy Birthday Mr. Pattinson

Exactly twenty-three years ago, on May 13th, Robert Pattinson was born.  In honor of this occasion, I have compiled a list of twenty-three wishes to carry Rob through the coming year.

*Note: Reading, and ending, each of these wishes in the words 'with me' is recommended, but not obligatory.

1. May you always find yourself in good company.

2. May you one day somehow own your very own In-N-Out location.

3. May you always inspire loyalty.

4. May you never be without something to read.

5. May you always be able to find the good in something, no matter how dire it might seem.

6. May you never lose your: passport, keys, phone, luggage, wallet, or car.

7. May you always be one step ahead of rabid fans & the paparazzi.

8. May you never experience a single day of regret.

9.  May you always be safe.

10. May you never lose your sense of humor.

11. May you always be pleasantly surprised.

12. May you never find yourself in a bad situation.

13. May you always have this blackish/grayish striped shirt (because I love it).

14. May you never feel lost.

15. May you continue to be inspired.

16. May you never lose your sense of self.

17. May you, more often than not, feel a deep sense of satisfaction.

18. May you never be taken advantage of.

19. May you find happiness.

20. May you always be able to live the life you choose.

21. May you never lose your sense of wonder.

22. May you always be in good health.

23. May you love and be loved in return.

♥ Happy Birthday Robert ♥

I'm wishing you the happiest of days surrounded by good friends, good cheer, and a steak just the way you like it.

All My Love,

Tess

Don't mind her, she's talking to herself again.

'Reflection' by Sulamith Wülfing

Throughout the Twilight series, both Edward and Bella find themselves questioning their good fortune and belief that someone could actually love them.  Maybe they held a conversation like this with themselves? Maybe we've all held conversations like this with ourselves?  Maybe I need to quit drinking and writing....

Enjoy.

A Conversation

by Tess

The Heart:  “Come. Let me love you”

It's Desire:  “But why do you love me?”

The Heart:  (Laughs) “How can I not!”

It's Desire:  (sigh) “Help me understand...”

The Heart:  “Who can explain the heart?”

It's Desire:  “Try”

The Heart:  (shrugs) “Without the heart, you cannot feel love.

If not for love, you'd never feel your heart”

It's Desire: “Ah! So you need me!”

The Heart:  “We're intertwined; We cannot 

exist without the other”

It's Desire:  “You're not afraid?”

The Heart:  “Love makes me fearless”

It's Desire:  “So I make you strong?”

The Heart:  (laughs) “No... You make me weak”

It's Desire:  “Then why risk it?”

The Heart:  “Because.. it makes me feel alive; and love.. is

the simplest celebration of life.”

It's Desire: “I'm afraid.”

The Heart:  “Shhhh...Come. Just let me love you.”

Love,

Tess

"Flexible" is my middle name!

Maybe you can identify with this, but over the years I've come up with a list of things that I can and cannot tolerate in a potential partner.  I was mulling this over the other day, and decided to apply this list to Rob (yeah, I know. It boggles the mind).  Is there anything I COULD not! WOULD not! tolerate from Robert Pattinson?

Aside from the standard moral and ethical No-Nos, the list was surprisingly short.  I thought it would actually be more interesting to list the things that I would accept from Rob, but that I'm unwilling to accept from other men.

Here it is:

1)  Speedos- Any color. Seriously, I'm cool with it

2)  Teva footwear- With/without socks

3)  Birkenstocks- Again, with/without socks, wearing plaid Bermuda's, and a fishing hat.

4)  Tighty whities- I might laugh... but trust me, I'm watching him walk away.

5)  Eating like a caveman- I really wanted to be that piece of cake in How To Be.

6)  Wearing his pants too tight- In fact, I might insist.

7)  Colorful sweaters- On other men: No. On Rob: Yeeees!

8)  Grabbing my ass- I usually hate this, but right now, it's the dream keeping me alive!

9)  Leaving the toilet seat up- I'd get something *wink* every time he forgot.

10) White Pants- On Rob: Don't move. Be very still. I'm coming to get you. On other men: Gay sailor.

11) Ordering something to share- I want my own food! (I know, I have issues), But I'd share with Rob.

12) Chest hair- Usually not into it, but every time I see Rob's, my fingers flex and strain.

13) A Full Beard- On Rob: Rugged and virile. On other men: The unabomber or a gay construction worker.

14) Muscle shirts- Yep. Even if it had a picture of two pigs doing it and read, Makin' Bacon

I don't like to think I'd sell my soul... I prefer to think of it as being flexible.

That's it for now.

Love,

Tess

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