Thursday, 30 October 2014

Abstract Passion - A Mini Saga

Crimson sheets soaked in lust, blackened thoughts with questionable memories.
"What happened?"
Painful wrists hoisted body up.
The sun arrives, destroying the dark. Harsh light irritates the eyes.
A stretch to used muscles and a heart singing with youth.
The sheets were pulled back
Thunk!
A head to the floor.

Monday, 6 October 2014

Gods Among Us #1: DOWNEY JR.

  
Gods Among Us #1: DOWNEY JR. [over a large picture of Robert Downey Jr.]
 
Rising up from the land to become a god; watch out Icarus. Robert Downey Jr.: a god among men. By Georgia Gould Bishton.
 
If you ever go onto Mr Downey’s Twitter you will find that his bio is simply, “You know who I am” and honestly, he could not be more accurate. If you don’t know who he is you have been living under a sad and depraved rock for the past 6 years. After 3 drug arrests over 2 years, Downey shows the world that he still has it creating a career made out of iron and inspiring the generations to come.
 
In 2008 this ‘fine wine’ was cast as Marvel’s Iron Man. Now I don’t know about you, but have you ever been cast as a superhero and the original writer liked your performance so much that he changed the characters personality to match your interpretation? No? Didn’t think you did. This man set the bar impossibly high for all actors after him and he didn’t even try. After the colossal success of Iron Man, Downey was cast in 2 sequels as well as Avengers and a sequel to that on top. Spitting out the great movies like Paul W.S. Anderson spits out bad ones; Downey tops the Forbes list of highest paid actors, and rightly so.
 
Robert Downey Jr. is praised by fans across his roles by not just playing his characters, but bringing them to life. In the world of talent Downey has it in spades and even Ben Stiller said, “In the realm where box office is irrelevant and talent is king, the realm that actually means something, he has always ruled”. Not only is he an amazing actor but he’s also incredibly attractive. Coming onto 50 he can single handed make a group of weak kneed fans fall and (like a gentlemen) help them back up. If scientist were trying to genetically manipulate a perfect human being they might have just done it with our very Adonis and let him off into the world to make girls (and boys) cry with want.

(If you do not believe me that he is ungodly attractive then look at the picture above and believe.)

Now, I know what you're thinking, how can this man possibly be this amazing? I know, I feel the same way too. Even with his history Robert Downey Jr. still managed to create a successful career and even bounced away from the title of 'that one guy that played Charlie Chaplin'. Four decades in the business and still growing strong while leaving a path of sass and happiness in his wake.

Currently, Mr Downey Jr is mostly known for his role in the Iron Man series, Avengers and The Incredible Hulk. Playing a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist isn't easy but RDJ takes it in his stride and enjoys the role a little more than the average actor. While Iron Man is his most successful role, it isn't his only role. The Singing Detective, Kiss Kiss Bang Band, Gothika (where he met his current wife, Susan Downey), Tropic Thunder and Sherlock Holmes just to add a few to his repertoire. He's a man of many talents that brings humour and life to all of the characters he plays as well as a few ad libs here and there.


Talented, funny and good looking. What more could you want? How about a great dad! RDJ has 2 children and another one on the way over 2 marriages. He's been quoted by his wife about being a great diaper changer as well (a job none of us wish to do). His own dad was a huge part of his life being an inspiration as an actor as well as being an 'underground' film-maker and landing Robert Downey Jr.'s first role in the acting biz as a puppy in Pound.

Friday, 3 October 2014

Brits: The scariest thing about this month is the weather.

Halloween is in 28 days, Christmas is in 83 and my mother's rocking a summer dress.

Georgia Gould Bishton 
The Guardian, Friday 3rd October 2014

A casual wake up routine of having a wash, eating breakfast and getting dressed comes crashing down with the iPhone weather app. Every morning I look at that double-crossing app to determine wether it is jacket day or not and ever since the first day of autumn, I have decided to screw the app and just sling a shirt over whatever I am wearing.  It's not a choice I wish to make, but it is one I must if I want to keep up with the incomprehensible elements. 

In the morning on my 40 minute walk, it's freezing my nuts off. On my way back my chestnuts are roasting. The weather is as temperamental as my alarm which doesn't go off and leaves me running late (coincidentally so does the weather as it makes me spend more time choosing what shirt to wear out of the three I own). I am generally not one to complain about the weather as I am never outside to either enjoy it or show disdain of it but now I am forced to be out in it for a minimum of two times a day and so I feel like I am granted the famous British strop. 

As someone who enjoys carrying around as little as she possibly can, I feel burdened by the load the weather puts on my luggage. A knitted hat, fingerless gloves, sunglasses and deodorant are now essentials with my tackle. Annoying. 

The weather has taken over my life and has left me a confused heap on the ground muttering, '13 degrees celsius' in a fort of blankets with all the windows open and 'Cool Runnings' playing in the background (ironically of course). I just wish that winter would get here so I can wear my tacky Christmas jumper, drink hot chocolate and not be bombarded with intense heat.