The Edward Diaries #3

I walked down a road that wasn't familiar to me, the sky looked threateningly ominous I could feel a storm any  moment now. It's not hard to tell these days when it storms and from the look of the sky it was bound to be a murderous one. I fastened my foot steps hoping to get indoors before the sky opened up, the only problem was I am not quite sure where I am going. I took the next turn letting my instincts direct me, in situations like these that's usually the best thing to so I think. I looked up to examine the new street and it was then I saw him. I hadn't thought about him till that moment; it seemed so long ago since I last saw him even though it wasn't that long ago. He stood there at the end of the road, looking devastatingly distinguished as ever. I chuckled at the sight of him there, all anxiety gone and the apprehension brought on by the storm melted away. I stood for a minute to examine Edward Cullen. He's posture was very blase, I don't think he was aware of me but he stood there waiting for something. A sudden revelation hit me and I knew where I was and why I was there so I quicken my pace because this was it, I am going to finally get to ask him what he was doing here. My heart thundered as the thought washed over me. the only thing holding my heart in chest was my skin. The faster I walked the farther away he seemed and suddenly the sky opened up with a thunderous roar and I woke up. 

Frustrated.. I truly am...

I am must be the only person in the known universe bothered by the fact that I am technically getting the day off. I suppose one should be happy about things like that, being left to your own devices and musing around as you please and getting up to what not without guilt of slacking off. Well not me that's for sure! I haven't been sleeping much, I know it's my own fault, I know how obsessive I get when I get my hands on a good book and how it consumes my entire universe. However, I have been double diligent with my work so as to not slack off just because I discover Twilight and my unfailing love for Edward Cullen. I even over did it by super planning ahead and introducing new fun course material for my students and all tests and such marked way ahead of time. the guilt thing remember. 

Last night I got very little sleep as usual not because of excessive reading or ogling of John Barrowman from Torchwood I was just tormented by really uncomfortable dreams that really bothered me that I couldn't sleep anymore. So when my alarm went of this morning I was happy for the distraction of the day ahead lots of students protesting their marks and chatting away about the upcoming group assignment and pleading for extensions with elaborate stories such as death of 3rd cousin three times removed. But I cant even get that, the students have decided to strike... again. When I complained about yet another strike their response was "at least you get the day off" yes because that's going make me feel better. I am not happy I needed the distraction especially today! *sigh* I guess I just have to make lemonade! Though I don't see how I am going to get away from my thoughts now... 

A Quick Update

It feels like it’s been forever since my last post I guess that’s what happens when you become overly preoccupied. I have been working hard, tests (students wanting their way) and such but I have also been overly indulgent of my Edward Cullen fascination. I recently purchased the first three books of the Twilight series, the first was wonderful as I mentioned in my first Edward Diaries (I am afraid there is more of the diaries to come have I have written many encounters just still deciding which ones to share) but it does put the movie to shame but why complain when there is Robert Pattinson to ogle. The second was interesting the third is proving very interesting. I will not give anything away just yet I am not that cruel though my restraint is waning. I also read the first chapter on Midnight Sun which I feel will be an amazing read if gets finished ( I am hoping, seeing the story from the perspective gives it a new meaning I feel). The unnatural allure that this character (Edward Cullen) holds for me and others I am sure is quite mesmerising. I think I shall address a post to author someday just to investigate some things that have pop as theorise during reading.

On to things non-Edward, which in my present state there are very little non-Edward things going on, however I have manage to slip in some sense of normalcy here and there. An oldish/goodish friend came to visit today which was quite the change from the fictional characters that have been bickering about my world lately. This visit was rather insightful; I have been branded a danger to myself and those around. Apparently not everyone has my sense of humour for what has been termed ‘a sadistic horror’, which I think is rather funny. I mean seriously who did not laugh in Saws 1 through whatever how many they have now... or Jeepers Creepers, Justin Long kills me with laughter in that. Horror movie writers are comedians and no one gets them, which is really sad because some of them are really funny. It really is all a matter of perspective.

Anyway enough chitter-chatter about nonsense, I thought I just pop my head out and count myself present in the blogosphere attendance sheet today. Keep bloggers xoxo

The Edward Diaries #2

Edward visited me at a party the other night. He wore blue faded jeans a black t-shirt and a grey trench. I watched him the whole time I was at the party; time moved differently there, it wasn’t really day or night it seemed almost suspended from the conventional motions of time or the world. I don’t think Edward noticed me, I don’t think he noticed anything there. I tried to go talk to him but I was afraid, what would I say and more importantly what would his response be? All the other people at the party didn’t see Edward or couldn’t see him I am not sure, I asked one the other people there, a tall man of about 28 who had the most peculiar blue eyes I had ever seen, if he saw Edward and looked quizzically and said “who is Edward?”

Edward moved around the room a fair amount, I never saw him walk from one corner to the other he seemed to be there when looked. I felt his eyes on me but I never saw him look at me or notice me. I am quite sure what the party was about or whose it was, I didn’t recognise anyone. Though the room felt familiar it also seemed distant. I don’t know why Edward brought me here but I felt safe. While everyone was dancing Edward was standing in the middle of the room, I walked towards him and as he turned around I woke up.

The Edward Diaries

I first met Edward Cullen late last year when I saw Twilight. Before I carry on, just know that this is not your average blog post or maybe it who knows. I have seen the movie Twilight a total of five times since it's release. I don't really know why but I am drawn to Edward Cullen, I know I sound like the other character in the story Bella. It's different however, I finally read the book, which is brilliant.

My liaisons with Edward began in 2008, it was nothing more than the average person who saw the movie, in fact I settled for it was a 'Robert Pattinson' thing, I mean have you seen him?? last week I rented Twilight and I watched it four times in two days. Then I started dreaming about Edward Cullen, I found myself drawn to him the idea of him was intoxicating and terrifying at the same time. I have had creepy dreams before you know that, these weren't creepy, they were just pages from day, my life with Edward Cullen inserted in them. There was nothing romantic about these dreams, they were just very incoherent pieces of my life and he was there watching my life like a painting standing still while time moves around it, a constant feature that said nothing and did nothing. 

Last night, I dreamt that I was at a graduation, I am not quite sure whose graduation it was but I was there and so was Edward. I said to myself before I fell asleep that is Edward showed in my dreams again, I would ask him why he was there but last night I didn't. I am not sure why, maybe I didn't remember to ask or maybe I just couldn't. He was just there, like he was something from another time, watching everything so put place yet  unnoticeable by everyone else. I have never spoken to him.

Maybe I have finally cracked and I need to call the men in white coats who knows. 

Hey Dudes and Dudettes

Been out of commission for a few days been sick as a dog! Not that I really know what it is like for a dog to be sick but Wha-Eva!

Things I have been up to: well aside from the sickness weighing me down (fraqing bug!!), I have been on the hunt for a new mobile, it's been a long battle between samsung and imate but I think I shall go with the imate at the end of the day you just a need a phone to receive and make calls.

Tomorrow is Easter so all you candy lovers yay for you and to those fabulous Christians out there happy happy Easter heck a happy happy Easter to everyone out there! Now if you're not like my family that would probably spend half the day in church then eating a fab lunch made my beloved mummy! Then I have some tips for a nice candy filled couch fest! Three movies to watch on the morrow with your chocolate covered lovelies!

1) Stardust - great film with Claire Danes, Charlie Cox and Robert de Niro gets to be gloriously gay! it's a lovely story about falling in love with the most unlikely person. It has sword fights, dashing princes, damsel in distress, evil witches and a young man in search of a fallen star!

2) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - who doesn't love Harrison Ford in his star making role? Great partnership with Spielberg and Lucas once more. Action packed adventure to thrill you, guys and gals will love it! Heck Shia LaBeouf cries in it!

3) Charlie Wilson's War - I know this is not the feel good candy eating movie I promised and technically it should get it's own review spot but it's just so great. Tom Hanks is dashing as politician who really isn't too bothered by much until a war comes his way. It's a intriguing what people can do when they set their mind to it. Julia is excellent as a socialite with cash and influence to spear. And if you happen to be a sectary you'll get a kick out of it.

Have a great Easter! xoxo

Something New

Every now and again people should attempt to watch movies that don’t make a killing at the box office or that was wildly popularised by the earth shattering trailer they had. People should just take on faith that a movie will be great because of the story and the calibre of actors in it. That’s what I went on when I chose to watch Something New last year.

Something New stars Simon Baker (The Guardian) and Sanaa Lathan (Love and Basketball) in a story about falling love despite your differences and what the world deems technically acceptable. Kenya (Lathan) is a successful young black woman, a tax attorney, who is about to make partner in her firm, she has everything money and good education can buy expect someone to share it all with. Brian (Baker) is an ex-advertising executive who gave up the boardroom for landscaping. By some rather silly error in judgment, in Kenya’s opinion, her friend sets her up on a blind date with Brian who is smitten the instant he meets her. Kenya explains that she doesn’t date white guys and moves on only for Brian to reappear in her life when she needs a landscaper. Like most love stories, boy meets girl, takes girl hiking, gets her hair wet, they make out and some and they become the odd multi-racial couple that people talk about at parties.

The movie follows their romance as Kenya struggles with the idea of loving a white man in an already prejudiced society, while Brian loves her without worrying about society and what it means to date a black woman. Phrases such as ‘black tax’ and ‘the boys at the plantation’ crop in discussions only black people understand.

This film is a breath of fresh in an industry that forks out hundreds of romantic comedy in a year. Baker and Lathan make the perfect couple trying to find something new in a society filled with the same of old song and dance. It’s one of those movies that sends tingles down your spine and make you question your own prejudices on the subject.

Funny Girl

Yes it’s an oldie but a goodie.

While relaxing today, I decided to watch Funny Girl. I first saw Funny Girl about 7 or 8 years, when I was too young to truly understand it. I knew it was a wonderful movie because it began a love affair with Omar Sharif; I just never fully appreciated it. Today was my fourth time watching this movie and as I followed Fanny Brice’s tale of love, life, success and heart-break it made me yearn to be in the sixties ( no relation to the movie) if only to be romanced my Omar Sharif (do not judge me).

Funny Girl is the story of a young girl never who thought she deserved a second look from the opposite sex unless she was making them laugh. Full of talent and jokes, Fanny Brice (Barbra Streisand) roller skates into the heart of Nick Arnstein (Omar Sharif) a debonair man of the world with a delectable enigmatic accent that leaves Fanny breathless. Fanny’s one night encounter with Arnstein occupies her mind for six months till she gets a telegram from Florenz Ziegfeld himself to audition for him and soon becomes a member of the Follies fulfilling her lifelong dream. A hit on opening night brings Nick Arnstien back into her life for one more night. A year later Fanny and Nick meet again, Fanny now a huge success and a world class love affair begins. The most heart warming sequence of this film is Fanny’s journey to meet Nick who is Europe bound, arriving on the ship tired and dishevelled after hitching a ride on tug boat, Nick holds her in his arms with so much passion you wonder how he ever dreamt of leaving her behind.

Funny Girl is a fantastic tale or life, love and everything else. Barbra is ideal as a New York gal whose idea of a breeding is to watch the nature channel (if they had that back then) and Omar is quintessential prince charming that can do no wrong no matter how wrong he is. Together they create the perfect chemistry that makes even the snow queen all warm and fuzzy. This movie is must for any collection for days that the world just seems so miserable you can pop it in and sing with a Funny Girl and be courted by the perfect gentleman. I must I couldn't help but get a Mansfield Park feeling from it though...

Pink Panther 2

Yesterday I splurge and spent the R9.50 (approx. a dollar) to go see Pink Panther 2, I thoroughly enjoyed the first pink Panther and being a fan of the originals I just felt I had to. Sequels are always testy grounds, I think, if you have a successful movie I believe in not jinxing it by adding many more to it. However I was pleasantly surprised by Pink Panther 2, aside from boasting a stellar international cast that includes Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Yuki Matsuzaki  and the beautiful Aishwarya Rai. It had a great story to go along with its fantastic cast. This dream team as they are referred in the film join  Steve Martin as he reprises he role as the clumsy Insp. Jacques Clouseau as they rally together to recover the world's treasures including the pink panther diamond stolen by the elusive Tornado a legendary thief. Clouseau dedicates himself as usual to the task at hand with great injury to those around him, aided by his trustee sidekick Ponton (Jean Reno) and doting secretary Nicole (Emily Mortimer) he heads to Rome hoping to solve the case. 

The film is filled with hilarious comedic moments that drives you off your seat in fits of laughter and emotional ones as we see Clouseau in his own way struggle with his feelings for Nicole and the attention she receives from Vicenzo (Andy Garcia) the Italian playboy. Director Harald Zwart carefully frames the movie in away that allows the audience remember that though it's a comedy there are still somewhat dramatic moments that our hero experiences. John Cleese is perfect as Chief Inspector Dreyfus I am not sure if we miss Kline all that much because Cleese brings a certain charm to the character. Notable appearances are made by Jeremy Irons and Geoffrey Palmer as black market art dealer and commissioner of police respectively.  

Pink Panther is a joy from start to finish and the perfect thing to perk you up if you've had a bad day... Just think about it at least it's not your restaurant that Clouseau burns down twice. Even the pope makes an appearance... well sort of. Go see it if you haven't!