Mel @ MindSay 
We all know them as a couple of 21st century musicians struggling to make it big in a series on HBO, but what if they partied like it was 1789? I decided to set Jemaine and Bret of Flight of the Conchords in the 18th century via the time machine that is my pencil and sketchbook. Here is how they would look:
Jemaine was the easiest to translate into the 18th century. He has romantic, dark features and his tussled black hair and sideburns were the classic hairstyle of revolutionaries of the period. He would swish his way into a scene (almost tripping over his sword) and be the first to recite epic poetry at a local tavern.
Bret was hardest to draw because he has almost a nondescript face. He could blend into a crowd, but when he performs and sings, it's then that he really stands out. His intense eyes and rigid jawline make for the perfect aristocrat. Out of the two guys, I would say he'd be the one who was from blue blood stock, however it wouldn't be just Jemaine opting for wearing more ruffles and cloaks. Bret would have a stiff collar and a long braid topped with a bow, might even wear a tri-cornered hat and would formerly address the ladies in a quaint and proper manner.
Yeah, we're talking Jane Austen romance novel fodder here, ladies. Can you just imagine? *goose bumps* Oh, I'm such a big fan, it's not funny!
I'm not totally satisified yet with the portrait of Mel (Kristen Schall, the Flight of the Conchords' obsessed fan. I think I may need to give her a total head-to-toe portrait where we can fully see her in a big bouncey gown.
I think if I were to draw her again, I'd give her a big bonnet with larger-than-life ribbon. Her features, however, do translate well into the late 1700's. I could see her putting the powder on thick and dressing up in layers of silk and taffeta. Her hairstyle (or would that be wigstyle?) might be slightly out of date, her curls piled up high like the ladies of the day wore theirs in the 1770's with big puffy white feathers and little wooden ships sailing through their locks. Mel is the type who has to have it all. I could see her pretending to faint to get the guys' attention or she'd wave a handkerchief at them, blowing them kisses and leaving a horrible trail of perfumed love letters.
And the band's manager, Murray Hewitt (Rhys Darby). He'd be the stuffy, wig wearing type who is trying his best to look official and powerful. In the 21st century he may be Deputy Cultural Attaché at the New Zealand consulate, but in 1789 he might be an ex-ship's captain or a part time judge whose full time job is to help the guys get a big break playing for all manner of interesting historic figures.
Sometimes I sit around and imagine today's celebrities and pop icons as if they lived further back in history. It's fun. It shows how timeless some faces can be. I submitted these fan art pieces to the Flight of the Conchords website at Myspace.com. I'll let ya know if any of "their people" approve of what I've done here! I'd like to think the guys would get a kick out of it.
They all told me that I seem, cold, distant and at times unfriendly - and I do realize that from time to time I may seem like I have a wall up...a fence really... okay so it's the highest castle walls in the sky, drawbridge drawn up tight, and the moat is filled with piranha. I swore I would never let anyone in again and me being me must have left a back castle door open somewhere, I must have gotten forgetful. That and the universe has made it so that I can't hide. Not that I was really trying to... more like trying to hide in plain sight...
So one of the bf's said to me that life was circular (mmhmm, sounds very familiar) and obviously (and I'm paraphrasing here, telling you all what I got out of this conversation) the universe has sent me back here to resolve all old issues so that I could keep going, I believe spiral was the exact word, and upwards would be nice... we all know you can't go upwards dragging baggage (not that I haven't tried... not that we all haven't tried)
And do love has found me again. I wish we had English words for types of love~ we have romantic love, sexual love, friendship love, family love, puppy love (and of course cat love) and not one of us can live without love. We all have it to give, and maybe if we just let ourselves.... we can accept it too...
Which leads me to my next confession, there's a reason I hide, that all this hurt has built walls... x0ximissyoux0x if you're reading this... I've been there, don't let it ruin your life like it ruined mine. Know that it will never go away, never heal in the way you want... but heal you will. Tell. Tell the world, don't keep it in, secrets will kill your soul. And suddenly you'll find yourself one day wishing the pain would leave but never knowing how to make it go away. You'll carry it as I have done, healing everyone else but myself... and suddenly one day you'll come face to face with your past and if you're as blessed as I am someone will love you enough to help you heal, several someones if you're as luck as I am.
I've been blessed enough to have someone, again, several someones see me for who I am. Usually I am the one who sees, not this time.... I've been seen.
So...
It's my time to heal, to spiral upwards if I can... and I'm not alone.
And x0ximissyoux0x? Neither are you... we're here, we're all here....
Seal ~ Love's Divine ~
Then the rainstorm came, over me
And I felt my spirit break
I had lost all of my, belief you see
And realized my mistake
But time through a prayer, to me
And all around me became still
I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name
Through the rainstorm came sanctuary
And I felt my spirit fly
I had found all of my reality
I realize what it takes
'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name
Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name
Well I try to say there's nothing wrong
But inside I felt me lying all along
But the message here was plain to see
Believe me
'Cause I need love, love's divine
Please forgive me now I see that I've been blind
Give me love, love is what I need to help me know my name
Oh I, don't bet (don't bend), don't break (don't break)
Show me how to live and promise me you won't forsake
'Cause love can help me know my name
Love can help me know my name.
Step aside Mel, there’s a new racist in town. Actor Michael Richards, lashed out Friday at some African-American men at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California.
The former “Seinfeld” star shouted racial epithets at the men, including the “N” word after the comedian grew tired of their heckling, reports TMZ.com
Worst of all, the three minute tirade was caught on tape.
On the tape, Richards can be heard saying, “Fifty years ago we’d have you upside down with a (bleeping) fork up your (bleep).”
Adding, “Throw his (bleep) out. He’s a (n-word)!”
to get the full affect of this remarkabe acting simply go to tmz and you can see the before and after powerful performance that was given by this actor.
Being one of those that could have easily been hung up to that same tree I say without question I am not surprised and I believe that his anger did not get the best of him, the truth simply came out. Once we as people learn that we are different and get over it this could be a better place . Untill then the things that could be funny becaus ethey are simply so damn stupid will not be, simlpy because they are at the same time so damn hateful. For anyone out there like Mel or like the great Richards if and when you get caught be like Trent Lott don't say Im sorry, stand by what you believe in.
I got this week off! And I feel like I need it so badly. Last week wasn't too good of a week. I will probably be out of a job at the end of November. Which sucks. And it sucks because I really like the people I work with.
I can deal with another job..., but the fact that it won't be with them... that is what sucks. Life's so unfair sometimes... *hits head to desk*
Well, onto brighter things because I don't want to think about it too much. I'm hooked on House, hooked on Hugh and the whole show. I've only seen S1 so yeah I have a long way to go. Hopefully by the end of the month I have S2.
Hugh and House is great. Those blue eyes. OMG, I'm in love with a TV show character... *lol*
Yeeee, and tomorrow a new CSI episode. Looking forward to it. Surprisingly I have written a fic for the first episode. (baaaa, my first one) Man, it tooke me so long to translate it... *my english sucks...*
Yup, that's it. Would be cool if my life would be more interesting these days but it's not. *noooo*
So, I'm gonna leave you with the words of the most wisest man of the universe... my beloved Yoghurt.
"May the Schwartz be with you!"
(see, I'm on my "have- to- see- every- movie- Mel Brooks- ever- did" trip... lol. Can't help it, but the
man is a genius!) Go and watch Spaceballs!!
+ Known as: Whiti
+ Lives in: Pennsylvania
+ Birthday: October 4
+ School: W.P.M.S
+ Religion: Christian
+ Height: 5'10"
+ Hair color: Blondish
+ Eye color: Green
* section 2 have you ever... *
+ Cheated on someone?: Yes
+ Been Cheated on?: Yes
+ Fallen off the bed?: Yes
+ Broken someones heart?: yes
+ Had your heart broken?: Yes
+ Had a dream come true?: no
+ Done something you regret?: Yes
+ Cheated on a test?: Yes
* section 3 currently *
+ Wearing?: Resees PJs, Briefs, Von Dutch Shirt
+ Listening to?: Marilyn Manson
+ Located?: Computer room, DUH
+ Chatting with?: noone
+ Watching?: Pimp my Ride
+ Should REALLY be ....? : SLEEPEN
* section 4 do you... *
+ Brush your teeth?: YEAH
+ Have any piercings?: none
+ Drive?: Nope
+ Drink?: Drinken Some Captain Morgan !!! shhhhhhhhhh Don't tell !
+ Smoke?: Nope
+ have a cell?: Yes
* section 5 [mindsay] friends *
+ Who is your best?: COEDKAREN
+ Who do you hate?: couple
+ Who is the most talkative?: Mel, Heather,Mom 
+ Who laughs the most?: Mel, micheal, me, mom, mom's boy
+ Who have you known the longest?: Mel
+ Who have you known the shortest?: donno
+ Do you hang out with the opposite sex?: Yes
+ Who is the weirdest?: Mel micheal, me
+ Who is the smartest?: none
+ Who is the most ghetto?: Me
+ Do you trust your friends?: 70%
+ Are you a good friend?: I think
+ Can you keep a secret?: Yes
* section 6 the last person you... *
+ Hugged?: alanea
+ Kissed?: alanea
+ IMed?: Mel
+ Talked on the phone: I'm talken to Mel and Micheal and we are lasten out Butts off !!
+ Yelled at?: MOM
+ Hated? Brother
* section 7 personal *
+ What do you want to be when you grow up?: CSI, Teacher, Bar Owner
+ What has been the best day of your life?: Me and Alanea going out !!
+ What comes first in your life?: My friends
+ Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend/crush?: Yes
+ What are you most scared of?: hahaha Mel is afraid Of SANTa, I'm afraid of being buried alive !!
+ what do you think about before you go to bed at night?: Why Life sucks
+ Did u loose someone u love ? Yeah
+ Lost as in dead?: Yeah
+ How many times have you fallen in love?: Alot
+ Love your family?: Kinda
+ Love your friends?: Of course, they are the greatest people in the world
* section 8 favorite *
+ Movie: ALOT
+ Song: Evanescence
+ Band: Evanescence
+ Store: Pool City
+ Relative: My Mom
+ Sport: Socceor volleyball
+ Ice Cream Flavor: strawberry
+ Fruit: strawberry
+ Candy: Skittles
+ Day of the Week: Friday
+ Time: 1:00 AM
+ Color:Red
+ Name for a Girl: Mel, Heather
+ Name for a Boy: Jay tyler Pettit ( love that Name ) Hehe
* section 9 do you *
+ Like to give hugs?: hell yeah
+ Like to give kisses?: Yes
+ Like to walk in the rain?: always
+ Prefer black or blue pens?: Black
+ Have stuffed animals?: Yes
* section 10 what do you think about... *
+ Abortion: Stupid, But if u must
+ Suicide: Redicules
+ Smoking: Gross
+ Summer: PARTY TIME
+ Tattoos: Want one
+ Piercings: Awsome
* section 11 this or that *
+ Pierced nose or tongue?: Tongue
+ Single or taken?: Taken
+ MTV or BET?: MTV
+ 7th Heaven or Dawson's Creek?: 7th Heaven
+ Sugar or salt?: Sugar.
+ Silver or gold?: Silver
+ Chocolate or flowers?: Flowers.
+ Color or Black-and-white photos?: Color
+ M&Ms or Skittles?: M7M's
+ Stay up late or sleep in?:Stay up late
+ Hot or cold?: HOT
+ Mustard or ketchup?: Ketchup
+ Spring or Fall?: Spring
+ Happy or sad?: Happy.
+ Wonder or amazement?: Amazement
+ Mexican or Italian food?: Italian
+ Lights on or off?: Off
+ Candy or Soda?: Soda
+ Pepsi or Coke? PEPSI
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+ Sleep on your side, stomach or back?: Depends
+ Have a goldfish?: Nope
+ Ever have the falling dream?: All the time ! Its so scary but I love to wake up and feel like I'm Alive !!
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