Dreea's Musings...

mood: excited

 

On December 31^st 2009, we squeed!, celebrated, and wildly rejoiced as Ransom and Stewie rang in the New Year  “together, together” on the windy Isle of Wight… Without doubt, 2009 was an epic year for our heroes – and for their faithful (wor)shippers. A year of ups and downs, of mysteries and revelations - a year where in the end, Love conquered all.

So now we ask our faithful followers and friends – what is in store for our heroes in 2010? Bring out those trusty crystal balls and let us know your thoughts and predictions to some very important questions. And be assured, your answers will be carefully cataloged and thoroughly judged by a panel of experts throughout the year. One crafty winner will be crowned and showered in sparkles on December 31^st, 2010.

Oh, and we’re sure a prize may be in store too… : )

So here we go:

1.       How much of Stripper-Stew will we get to see in Welcome to the Rilyes? And we’re not talking about her screen time here! ; )

2.      What will be the most ridiculous Ransom rumor that Gossip Cop will once again faithfully debunk?

3.      How many times will a burrito-loving Stewie have to ask "Oh, am I pregnant again?" during an interview?

4.      Will Nick and Stephanie continue to hold their titles as the world’s most infamous babysitters - or will Ransom finally outgrow his “peanut brain camp”^©Bronze and hire some new management?

5.      Will Ransom and Stewie win the Best Kiss award for their New Moon lip locks at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards and finally give us that long awaited kiss on stage?

6.      Which “parts” belonging to The Stew will Flippy grab/pinch during Eclipse promos?

7.      Will we be gratified with the infamous “leg hitch” scene in Eclipse? And will there be an outtake where Flippy and Stewie show off their signature “double leg hitch” (we’ve been assured by Stewie that Flippy can be very agile when required). : )

8.      Will Ransom and Stewie give us a PDA that outshines Paris?

9.      Will Ransom finally have the courage to put those skilled flippers to good use and croon again, either live or recorded?

10.   Will Stewie back down on her use of the word “ever” and give us (or allow Flippy to give us) an official confirmation of thier relationship?

Bonus Question: Will we be primed to make Bridal Showers posts for someone whose name rhymes with Tristan Bluert?
 

Until next time... {be safe!}
 

mood: giddy

  Well, it’s finally that time of the year when we look back and reminisce the accomplishments or lack thereof of the past 12 months… There is so much I’m going to remember from 2009 – it really has been a surreal trip and the year of countless firsts:

The year Barack Obama was inaugurated as the 44th - and first African American - President of the United States.

The year I took the plunge into matrimonial bliss.

The year I stood on top of Machu Picchu and marvelled at the breathtaking beauty of the scenery.

The year I picked up a random book (I had never heard of) in the airport on my Honeymoon, fell hopelessly in love with a brooding vampire named Edward (again, on my Honeymoon) and ended up utterly dazzled by Kristen Stewart’s fierceness and beauty and Robert Pattinson’s charm and sexy-as-all-hell jawline. It really was one heck of a Honeymoon!!! ; )

The year I had to Goggle the term shipper, learned how to squee! and was diagnosed with acute and terminal ORD.

The year of my first blog… If you tried to convince me 6 months ago that I would soon be the gatekeeper of something called The Adventures of Ransom (aka Flippy) and Stewie, I would most certainly declare you utterly and certifiably insane!

The year of my first girl crush… I mean seriously, how can anyone resist The Fierce One? (Sorry Rob – you’re pretty too!)

The year I made some truly wonderful friends who will forever be my Bubble Girls!

The year I had the fu*king Time of My Life, soaked in Billy Joe Armstrong’s sweat at an epic Green Day concert in Toronto. I still haven’t washed that shirt… Kidding!!!

The year I squeed, overanalyzed and counted down to a movie for 5 months, bought tickets to the opening night show weeks in advance and lined up for 3 hours in freezing Canadian weather - all in the name of a kiss!

The year I randomly ranted at nonstens and hair-haters, watched Miley pole dance at the TCA’s, contemplated stealing and shredding an apalling issue of People from my doctor’s office, archived over 500 images on my laptop (named dElldward), renounced an entire publishing company on principle, bought 4 copies of the December issue of Harper’s Bazaar, mailed 3 across the world and scoured eBay for the subscriber’s cover – all in the name of Ransom and Stewie.

The year of epic FERD’s and FARD’s (Japan eye sexing an leg staring, Sam Bradley canoodling, ComicCon flirting, KOL hotness, the Vanity Fair peck-on-the-cheek, the Holy day of leaked HB photos, the first PDA in Paris, the Madrid boob grab – the list goes on and on...)

The year I had the privilege to get a small glimpse at Love in its purest form:

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P.S. I’m off to London with a friend between Christmas and the New Year! So hopefully there’s one more first to add to this list…

The year of my first ever fan encounter with the Fierce One and Sparkly One in a small Soho pub while Sam Bradley is playing Is Love Enough and falling for my best friend! Of course, she doesn’t know this is about to go down, nor does she have any idea who Sam Bradley is – imagine how exciting this is all going to be! :)

So I wish you all...

Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

And I look forward to the next epic chapters of the Ransom (aka Flippy) and Stewie Adventures in 2010!

Until next time... {be safe!}  

mood: excited

It’s been a couple of days and I feel like I’ve finally “recovered” from the excitement, shock and utter insanity of the day that will forever be remembered in Robsten history as Nov 3, 2009 - The Holy Day of Leaked HB Photos!

So now that I can think clearly again – well, as clearly as any ORD veteran can manage – I've been reflecting a bit on the two epic Ransom and Stewie photo shoots we’ve seen to date: Vanity Fair (in their pre-evil days) and Harper's Bazaar. Is one better/hotter/more intimate than the other? Quite the heated topic at the moment. It is certainly obvious that there’s a different feel and quality to the two shoots... And also to our two subjects. What a difference a year can make! Before deliberating, we must of course, begin with the photos.

Then... The unrealized sexual tension.

And now... The attained intimacy.

Pure and simple, the VF shoot was all mind-blowing unrealized sexual tension. Ransom and Stewie were both pushing the flirting boundaries to their limits and the pictures just sizzle with sexual chemistry. It’s debatable whether they were being themselves – or were in character. But this was officially a Twilight cast shoot. And it was hot as hell!

On the other hand, HB is pure intimacy. I feel like I’m intruding on something very personal looking at these pictures. This is the real Ransom and Stewie and their realized passion. You can see love, connection, happiness and possessiveness! And also, slight hesitation. They are both holding something back. Stewie especially. It’s not overtly obvious. But it is there. And in my opinion, it is actually a good sign - a sign of something deep and real taking place in these pictures. The chemistry has not in any way deteriorated since Vanity Fair – they’re just at a different stage of the game now. I think it’s very important to remember this was Ransom and Stewie’s first shoot "together" and alone!  We may never know the real motivation behind their decision to do Harper's Bazaar. A subtle and tasteful confirmation of their relationship? An f.u. to Summit? Regardless, it is clear that it is not a studio sponsored Twilight piece. This is Ransom and Stewie giving us a real glimpse of THEM. Emotionally, a very big and scary step for two very private people.

So is it possible to pick a favourite? Well, nothing is ever easy or simple with these two... But it’s ever so rewarding! I think although I prefer the Vanity Fair shoot on a visual level, on an emotional level, Harper's Bazaar is by far my favourite piece we’ve ever seen from Ransom and Stewie. It is such a real, intimate glimpse into their souls and their hearts. And it is more than we deserve and more than I ever hoped we would get – especially given the hell the media has put them trough and their very private natures.

To me, this shoot means exponentially more than the much elusive answer to the "are they, aren’t they" question. Personally, I don’t ever need an answer after this.

Until next time... {be safe!}

mood: devious

As we are all aware, our beloved heroes, Ransom and Stewie, have been widely implicated in a number of conspiracies – all of which have been extensively analyzed, debated and sometimes debunked by Robstens, Doubstens and Nonstens alike. This episode attempts to shed light on one such conspiracy, famously known across Robsterndom as Shirtgate.

As defined in the The Official ORD Lexicon:

Shirtgate - Any controversy involving the sharing of shirts between Rob and Kristen. Usually a debate-inducing topic in the Twi Kingdom. Robstens prefer to believe that the couple do share shirts. Doubstens will only believe when there's proof that sharing really took place ( e.g. a photo of one giving the other the shirt?) while Nonstens will argue that friends buy the same type of shirts all the time or the shirt in question belongs to Nikki Reed or Michael Arangano.

So without further ado, here’s the  case of the non descript Grey Shirt.

Let’s begin with the facts:

Stewie was photographed wearing the said shirt while out and about in Santa Monica on June 4.

Ransom was photographed wearing a similar grey shirt while filming Remember Me in NY on June 15. A second account can be found here. (Our heart breaks at some of the evident unhappiness on Ransom’s face while in NY).

Now, let’s continue with our extensive analysis of the evedince involving the two shirts:

Color: Appears to be a match. But we agree, this is fairly non circumstantial evidence.

Neck line: Another match in both shape and stitching. Noted similar discoloration in some places around the neck of both shirts. Once again we agree this is more non circumstantial evidence – round necked grey shirts are a dime a dozen and the discoloration could be a result of the lighting variations in the pictures.

Size: The shirt in question is definitely a loose fit for Stewie - evident in the shoulders, length of the sleeves and amount of material around the signature knot. Accounting for the difference in built between Ransom and Stewie, one could confidently theorize that the same shirt would fit Ransom as seen in any of the pictures.

Pocket: We have a good view of the pocket on Ransom’s shirt here - the pocket comes to a slight v at the bottom and has one row of stitching across the top. While the corresponding evidence on Stewie is limited as a result of her hair covering the pocket and the scrunchiness resulting from the knot, this picture gives us a relatively confident match. Also, notice the matching wrinkle in the top band of the pocket in both scenarios. Are we getting somewhere?

Identifying Marks: With the evidence building momentum in our favor, is there some small identifying mark such as a rip or a tear (as one would expect knowing full well the hobolicious tendencies of our heroes) that might help us prove our case once and for all? How about that, do we spy two neatly placed holes at the top corners of the pocket on Ransom’s shirt? Yes we do – here and here! (We’re getting excited now! J ) Can we identify at least one similar hole in Stewie’s shirt? Stewie, could you be an angel (which we know you are!) and toss your hair to the side while tugging at your shirt just enough to give us a better view of the pocket? Hmmm, you appear nervous for some reason… My oh my, what do we have here? Could it possibly be a matching hole? We sure think it is!

(One other identifying mark to note in passing is the stretching and wrinkles remnant from Stewie’s knot. We think you can spot these here - if one is able to keep one’s eyes from straying a little too low past the wrinkles.)

The Verdict... Simply put – Shirtgate is sooo THE REAL DEAL and Ransom and Stewie are once again sooo BUSTED!

So what do our readers think? Have we presented sufficient proof to substantiate that there is indeed truth behind the Shirgate conspiracies? Furthermore, does this point to additional implications that Ransom and Stewie were indeed involved in secret meetings during their difficult NY/LA separation? And who is the actual owner of the now infamous Grey Shirt? We may never learn the whole truth, but would that really make a difference?


 

Until next time... {be safe!}
 

mood: ecstatic

The lights are now on and the trio is walking towards the narrow staircase. We forget how to breathe at the first sight of Stewie in the limelight! A glowing dark haired Angel has just appeared!

The stairs are narrow, and Ransom steps back to make room for the Angel to descend. Stewie reaches out for the pup’s hand and supports herself down the steep steps. She discards his hand as soon as she is on even ground - without one glance in his direction – and immediately gravitates towards her Ransom.

Stewie takes in the sea of screaming faces and is suddenly overwhelmed, looking tense as she walks past the extended hands reaching out for her. To protect his Angel from the unworthy hands, Ransom reaches out and distracts the mob.

Stewie finally reaches the front of the stage and immediately searches for Ransom, who is slightly behind, still distracting the mob. She catches a glimpse of him on her left and gravitates in his direction again.

The pup stands like a post.

Ransom is parading a very silly smirk – we presume due in part to the intoxicating nearness of the Angel, the one too many Heinekens consumed back stage and the memory of the events that resulted in our heroes arriving 20 minutes late for the event.

Stewie is overwhelmed by nerves again... In a momentary lapse, she turns towards Ransom, hand outstretched, reaching for the comfort of his hand. Ransom glances at her extended hand and transfers the microphone to his other hand, freeing the one closest to his Angel. Stewie’s hand is now in a tight fist and she bites her lip in frustration. Ransom senses her need and reaches up behind her, ready to wrap his arm around her. He recovers at the last millisecond and runs his hand through his hair instead.

 

Stewie turns away from Ransom, the nerves escalating as she does so, her arm tight around her middle... She immediately turns back again, searching and finding the much needed reassurance in Ransom’s eyes. She smiles as they make eye contact and for a millisecond everything is OK.

 

The pup continues to stand like a post.

Stewie finally recovers and is about to begin speaking. In a quick attempt to play down the intimacy of the smile that was just exchanged with Ransom, she decides to lean into the pup and whisper some quick nonsense into his ear. We see a momentary emotional display from the post. Ransom is still smirking, imagining Stewie minus the Angel’s dress. He switches microphone hands again and crosses his arms.

Stewie finally begins to speak, leaning back into Ransom and touching his arm. His fingers reassuringly graze her skin under his crossed arm as she speaks. As Stewie leans into Tay at the mention of Team Jacob, Ransom quickly pulls his now visible finger back and lifts his hand up to his face. Stewie and Ransom’s arms meet again as Stewie finishes her introduction.

It’s now Ransom’s turn to speak! Stewie turns her head attentively in his direction, parting her lips.

The pup continues to stand like a post, staring blankly ahead.

Ransom gravitates towards Stewie as he speaks and the sudden nearness distracts her. Stewie’s eyes look down, gazing longingly toward the magical zipper of his well fitted pants - and she unconsciously bites her lower lip at the memory of recent events involving the said zipper. Her hand moves up the microphone as she continues staring down... She recovers and instantly moves her other hand off the microphone and through her hair. Their arms are even closer and she finally manages to look up at the audience as Ransom’s introduction ends.

 

Stewie purses her lips and makes an attempt to focus her attention towards the pup while he begins to speak. She quickly loses interest, and gravitates closer to Ransom for one last time. The pup is done and the trailer is about to begin.