'Merdeka' Spirit

It's gonna be a long weekend for me...thought of taking leave come this Mon, 30 Aug - I had to bring Chardon for his clinic appointment and the next day, 31 Aug is our Malaysia's Independence Day (Merdeka Day) which is a public holiday for Malaysian. So right now I'm feeling kinda of patriotic already...I know I'm so late in having this so called 'Merdeka Spirit' that I didn't even kibar a single Malaysia & Sabah flag earlier - what a shame huh?

Well...I'll be spending time with my family (as usual at all weekends). Will go buy a new box of watercolours for Carmen for her to do some painting at the weekend (love to encourage my children with creative activities) and will listen to the music of Mozart with Chardon as well. That's how simple my weekend is. Or I thought of also visiting my grandma & sister at our village home at Kampung Rani, Tenghilan - we'll see:)

Anyway, happy weekend to you people. Guess who's that guy in the cool picture? See you next week...

Gotcha

Gotcha - no screwing Bella after all and this is the real picture. Gosh! Kristen is one lucky girl.

Anyway, I watched 'Vampires Sucks', a movie based on the Twilight Saga but in a humorous & very silly way...and they support Team Jacob!

More from Mama Rock later....

Screw Bella

For now...I still have nothing much to say...except this - Yes! Screw you Bella....but not this way guys (haha). Cute but outrageous!

Anyways, have a cool weekend...do something funky...mine will be spending quality time with my two munchkins, CJ & Chardon (both are having cold - sigh, blamed it on the weather)

Twilight Saga fever with 'Eclipse'

The World Cup is now over but the Twilight Saga fever still continues on, especially when it's 3rd installment 'Eclipse' has just started showing on cinema. Twi-hard fan like me certainly would'nt miss watching it too - ya, watched it yesterday during lunch hour at Growball Cinema...alone but next to me was a young pregnant lady who was a lone ranger too so it was okay. The hall was not even half full but the audience were fun and everyone clapped when Bella admitted her love for Jacob and asked him to kiss her. So I guess most of them are on Team Jacob. And this time for this 3rd part - I'm on Team Jacob! And he is hotter than Edward..hehe (remember Jacob's corny lines?). And it's the best 'Twilight' film so far - it's more action-packed, cute but still a lil chessy and charmingly romantic. I still can't stand Kristen's acting though. There's some cool accessories featured in the film but I particularly liked these ones:

Bella's engagement ring from EdwardI'm not sure if this is the bracelet that Edward gave Bella but it looks something like it

Jacob's bracelet for Bella - this one I SO LIKED!

The vampire-werewolf war / love triangle begin - again....it's getting more and more interesting and can't wait for the next one 'Breaking Dawn'.

Movie: The Little Ashes

Watched this movie 'The Little Ashes' last weekend. Any movie/documentary about an artiste/painter's life is a MUST watch thing for me because anything about the arts fascinates and inspires me. I have a few of this kind of movie in my collection such as Surviving Picasso, Pollock and Frida. Honestly, I don't really understand this movie...I mean I can't feel the story...dead boring and lil disgusting. I thought it will feature more on the life of the eccentric Spanish painter, Salvador Dali. Another reason why I watched this movie again because it starred Robert Pattinson (you know...the Twilight heartrob?) who potrays Dali.

If this movie interest you, check out the synopsis & trailer here. I think this movie is as stupid as Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Bruno' (remember the 'Borat' guy?) - so gay! (sorry!)


Read synopsis of the movie here:
Madrid in 1922 is a city wavering on the edge of change as traditional values are challenged by the dangerous new influences of jazz, Freud and the avant-garde. Salvador Dalí arrives at university at the age of 18 years old, determined to become a great artist. His bizarre blend of shyness and rampant exhibitionism attracts the attention of two of the university’s social elite — Federico García Lorca and Luis Buñuel.
Salvador is absorbed into their decadent group and for a time he, Luis and Federico become a formidable trio, the most ultra-modern group in Madrid. However, as time passes, Salvador feels an increasingly strong pull toward the charismatic Federico — who is oblivious to the attention he is getting from his beautiful writer friend, Magdalena. Finally, in the face of his friends’ preoccupations — and Federico’s growing renown as a poet — Luis sets off for Paris in search of his own artistic success.
Alone in Madrid, Federico struggles against his psyche, tortured by the damning implications of his own religious beliefs and the undeniable voice of his flesh. He is haunted by news of Salvador, who is collaborating on a Surrealist film with Luis and has embarked on an affair with Gala, a married woman.
By 1936 Spain is teetering on the precipice of civil war, and Federico, now a highly acclaimed and controversial playwright, receives an invitation to dinner from Salvador and Gala. But the hosts have a rather unusual agenda and the evening is a disaster. A week later, Salvador is hosting a party when he discovers that Federico has been assassinated in the outbreak of war. The walls of self-denial that surround the artist come crashing down as he realizes, too late, the depth of his love for Federico.



Here's photos of the real Salvador Dali (younger & older):



And here are 3 of Salvador Dali's famous paintings. I find his paintings creatively strange, unique and super erotic but yet amazing...I like!

The Madonna of Port Iligat


Christ of St John of the Cross


The Persistence of Memory (one of the most famous of Dali's paintings)

I also liked some of Dali's quotes:

'When I paint, the sea roars, the others splash about in the bath'

Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad.

People love mystery, and that is why they love my paintings.

Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it.

Those who do not want to imitate anything, produce nothing.

One interesting trivia - do you know the Chupa Chups lollipop? Dali actually designed its logo and the logo is still used on the famous Chupa Chups lolly wrappers until today.


Now I understand what 'surrealism' (A 20th-century literary and artistic movement that attempts to express the workings of the subconscious and is characterized by fantastic imagery and incongruous juxtaposition of subject matter) movement is. Here's an example of what surrealist painting looks like. Interesting right?!






I think I'll attempt to paint a surrealist art sometime soon. Wish me luck and be my 1st critic.

More of Twilight Saga

One of this pretty movie poster is a fan-made and the other is official but just a teaser poster, but I heart both of them. Twilight's sequel - 'New Moon' will be released on 20 Nov and would'nt wanna miss it. I'm sure all Twilight fans out there can't wait as well.



For a glimpse of 'New Moon', check out the trailer here:

By the looks of it, the sequel is more syok than part 1 (Twilight). Reprising her role as Bella again - hope that Kristen Stewart has improved her acting skills. (Dui...pandai-pandai but ya seriously her acting sucks).

But before hand, you can start reading the 'New Moon' novel - I like this cover than the official one.


If you're a fan of Twilight and have read the 1st part of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels, you'll come across some of the following lovely and popular quotes from the book which I liked.

Bella's quotes:

"It was hard to believe that someone so beautiful could be real. I was afraid that he might disappear in a sudden puff of smoke, and I would wake up".

"His voice was like melting honey. I could imagine how much more overwhelming his eyes would be".

"About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward was a vampire. Second, there was part of him — and I didn’t know how potent that part might be — that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably in love with him".

Edward's quotes:

"It’s twilight. It’s the safest time of day for us. The easiest time. But also the saddest, in a way…the end of another day, the return of the night. Darkness is so predictable, don’t you think?"

"Twilight, again. Another ending. No matter how perfect the day is, it always has to end".

Don't you think Taylor Lautner is now becoming such a cutie hunk? Glad that he has more of his 'Jacob' role appearances in the upcoming 'New Moon'. Just can't wait to watch how this love triangle goes - Bella between Edward and Jacob. Aaawoooooffff...wolf vs vampire - how exciting!


Mattel even produce the Barbie & Ken version of Bella & Edward - now isn't that cool too! And 'New Moon' Candies too - how sweet!



More on Robert Pattinson, here are some interesting facts about this guy. My idiotic crush on him has somehow cooled off but I'm still a fan.

1) The British actor reportedly never showers and his body odor is infuriating cast and crew on the set of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon." A source close to the star – who returns as vampire Edward Cullen in the film - said: "He stinks. I mean, it's awful. He never showers, and it drives people on the set crazy. He completely reeks." Robert's lack of personal hygiene could be one of the reasons behind his unsuccessful sex life in the US.

2) He proposed to ''Twilight'' co-star Kristen Stewart. The 18-year-old actress – who is dating "Will and Grace" star Michael Angarano – said Pattinson was so "into" his character while filming the vampire movie he convinced himself he was in love with her. She said: "Rob is very mysterious and very intense – and totally crazy. He proposed to me one day!" Pattinson added: "I can't believe I did that! That's really getting into character. It's pretty extreme." Stewart said: "I'm sure he's proposed to loads of girls before. He's a complete jokester!" Pattinson agrees: "My favorite chat-up line when I was younger was to go straight up to a girl and say, 'Will you marry me? I don't want to mess around.'"

3) He has also revealed he Googles himself to find out what gossip there is about him on the internet. He said: "I admit I do look for myself sometimes. I used to do it a lot more before." Now I only look at the negative stuff. I just want to know whoever's saying negative stuff, I want to remember their names. I write it all down in my black book.
Source: BANG Showbiz

Let me know if you want MORE details!

Robert Pattinson vs Edward Cullen (Twilight)

No it's not about Lady Gaga but I'm still going gaga on 'Twilight' & (scream first...AAARRRHHHH) Edward Cullen/Robert Pattinson. Oh how I wished 'Edward Cullen' is a REAL charming & harmless vampire. OMG! what is happening to me...why am I going nuts about all these stuffs. Hey woman...I think you're trapped in a teen girl's body.

Anyways, the thing is I noticed from my traffic feed that lots of people out there (probably mostly young girls or fans of RP I guess) googled about either RP or Twilight Saga and I think they must have accidentally stumbled upon my lame blog over my post on "Screaming Over Robert Pattinson & Twilight Saga". No doubt that these two related subjects has a huge fan based around the world and are one of the most searched items in the net.

Since I'm also a fan which I'm not embarrased to admit (ha!) and once again I'm pretty delighted to post here MORE about Robert Pattinson and his Twilight character - the sexy & charming vamp 'Edward Cullen' & exclusively just for you - info and pictures on the 'Cullens' home.

I bought a cool book/autobiography of RP - loads of pictures in it, about his childhood and of course on 'Twilight' and how the movie changed his life...from humble beginnings as an actor to the coolest/most popular heartrob in the planet. I just adores celebrities who started their fame from humble beginnings or rags to riches sort of thing and still remained humble and down-to-earth.




Name: Robert Pattinson
Birth Name: Robert Thomas-Pattinson
Height: 6' 1"
Birth Date: May 13, 1986
Birth Place: London, England, UK
Profession: Actor, Model, Musician
Education: The Harrodian School in Barnes, London
Claim to fame: His role as Cedric Diggory in 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'


RP in pictures:





Now let's see who is cooler/gorgeously handsome/charmingly sexy and let's do the Robert Pattinson VS Edward Cullen. Honestly speaking I prefers the Edward look - mysterious but still DDG (drop dead gorgeous).

Edward Cullen's Profile (Twilight's main character):
Name: Edward Anthony Masen (human name)
Species: Vampire
Age: 17 (biological)/104 (Twilight novel, chronological)/108 (Twilight movie, chronological)
Date of birth: June 20, 1901
Date of death: 1918 (as a human)

EC in pictures:






If you're not a fan of Twilight, hopefully you can still appreciate the beauty of the house used on the set of Twilight as the "Cullens House". And now let's take a tour through these pictures of the Cullens home:

(Remember these stairs when Edward took Bella to his room)







Edward and Bella in Edward's room from one of the movie scene

Don't you think this house is beautiful? Extremely enchanted and awesome house...fit for a vampire! This is an actual home in Portland, Oregon and the residence of the Hoke family. The home was designed by Skylab Architecture and architect Jeff Koval.

I also bought the original movie CD to add to my movie collection


Truly a die-hard Twilight fan? Then join me into this craziness together.