Well it’s always been a tradition in my family to open at least one gift on Christmas Eve – so here’s my present to all of you.  Hope you all have a wonderful time with friends and family.  Not long now …

I felt like seeing some of these pics in black and white and so …

For the first time in a long time I’m not sure what to say – except a big thank you to all of you who visit us and spend time putting up with my occasional abuse – c’mon the word “ugly” and “Rob” should NEVER be used in the same sentence.   Today we celebrate 2 years online … where has the time gone – I love how I get sucked into the Rob vortex!  As some of you already know, I, of course, did not start the site, Michelle on the other hand has been here since day 1 and I’d say Vertigo was probably commenting since then too.  I was lucky enough to be asked to help post in February/March 2009 and Cilla gave Michelle and I the site in I think May 2009 (thanks to Cannes May 2009 is still a bit of a blur).  So here we are November 2010, still loving Rob and yeah well no plans to go anywhere whilst this man’s career flourishes – I mean just think of what’s in store for us in 2011 that we already know – Bel-Ami, Water For Elephants, Breaking Dawn and whatever other projects Rob will hopefully commit to soon *please Rob stop teasing*.   Just as importantly, we’ve met and made some amazing friends along the way not only through our affiliates, but also all of you who take time to visit.  I’m sure I can speak on behalf of Michelle and Vertigo when I say we are so looking forward to 2011 and beyond and hope you are all here to share that with us – otherwise it will  just be Michelle, Vertigo and myself posting and commenting because we really are not going anywhere.  Well enough from me – as probably expected and predictable as I have become, here’s my little tribute to Rob to celebrate not only our birthday but  his brilliant career so far because really that’s why we are here.

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Oh and a big thanks as usual to Setje at our elite affie pattinsonlife for some of the pics I’ve used in this vid – you know the ones!

We could all use a little Art in our lives.

More after the cut:  because we tend to get taken away with this movie and Rob’s portrayal of this most beautifully evolving character who just wants to find happiness.  Each and every Art scene/moment is precious and has earned a special place forever in my heart.

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How to choose a fave scene from How To Be – ah now that is a tough one. I seriously could have posted the whole film as my fave scene – I adore every single bit of it. When having to choose just one scene however, there is NO way I could have ever gone past the ‘Mirror/Doin’ Fine’ scene. I remember the first time I saw the trailer back when it was released, the part where Art fist bumps the mirror – I just fell in love with him right there & then. I knew that would be a scene that I just absolutely adored & once I saw it in full, it was everything I expected & more. I seriously cannot put into words how much I LOVE it. Such an important moment for Art, him sitting there giving himself the pep talk before he goes out & plays his gig with Nikki & Ronny. I love the line I have used as my post title & also ‘you’ve got as much right to be out there as anyone else does’ Such an important realisation for Art & I love seeing how happy he is while performing Doin’ Fine. Rob is absolutely brilliant in this scene as is he in the entire film. I cannot put into words how much I love this film – seriously I just cannot. Each & everytime I watch, through Rob’s superb portrayal, I laugh out loud, feel Art’s moments of happiness, pain & frustration & want to give him the most biggest hug when he is feeling so sad & down. If there is anyone who has not yet seen the brilliance that is Rob as Art (not sure if that is anyone) – go out & buy it right now. Our lives are so much richer by seeing this film – truly. Oh & Rob’s ‘that was wicked’ line at the end of the performance – gold. I LOVE you Art!

Thanks for your beautiful message Rob but enough with the chatter, it’s our turn.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE!!!  You are one of a kind and deserve to celebrate this special day among the many Robs you love and adore.  Here you will find a reflection of some moods and moments you’ve shared and celebrated with us on our Rob journey.
You are an amazing woman and friend and I’m soooo glad to have found you.  Thanks again Rob for bringing us all together – my heart is full … I mean it.

haha Maria and I sat up waiting until you went to bed last night to get our posts done, you didn’t peek did you? lol  Have an amazeballs of a day *cheers*

For our gorgeous girl xoxoxox