AN: Bologna is pronounced Ba-loan-ya … not Ba-loan-e … It's a city in Italy.
Okay so, I'm totally retarded and forgot that they already "talked" about why Millie wants to be an architect in the first chapter … oh well. LOL.
And if for some, sad reason this story disappears you can read it at my Web site, which should be listed in my profile since this is retarted and won't let me put a link to it, or at Twilighted.
~ Ready and Waiting to Fall ~
Chapter 4
March 7, 2007 – London, England
From: Rob Pattinson
To: Millie millie_mae_
Date: Wed, March 7, 2007 at 10:27 a.m.
Subject: Re: Re: Maybe, before the Re:'s get too out of control, I'll change the subject
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I'm a little concerned that you're excited to see a place called the House of Swords. That sounds a little dangerous Millie.
It all depends whether or not the movie is released. Although, sometimes I do get a copy or two of the stuff I'm in. I can never watch them though. It's too weird watching yourself on a big screen … or little screen for that matter.
I was able to open the songs you sent and I listened to them. They're not so bad. That "Must Have Done Something Right" sure is catchy. *winks* Their music, what I've heard at least, sounds like your personality. Is that weird to say? … Oh, I don't know what I'm trying to say. So I'll move on.
You sound like my older sisters with the "baby" comment. I am not a baby. I'm a big strong man, couldn't you tell? Well, maybe not so strong ....
Happy very, belated Birthday! Why'd you decide to go to Paris on your birthday?
I have a terrier, whose name is Patty. I think she may very well be the love of my life, but she lives with my parents so I don't see her very much. Dogs are great pets.
As mentioned above, I have two older sisters, Lizzy and Victoria. They live to be the bane of my existence. They aren't really that bad though. Do you have any siblings?
The RQ: Why do you want to be an architect?
Robbie
I had spent the morning looking over my lines after I wrote Millie back. A couple of my friends were going to be over in a while, and we were going to work on some songs. I would have to check my e-mail before they showed up because I knew I wouldn't be able to concentrate until I knew whether or not she had written me back.
From: Millie millie_mae_
To: Rob Pattinson
Date: Wed, March 7, 2007 at 11:45 a.m.
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Maybe, before the Re:'s get too out of control, I'll change the subject
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Oh, Robbie, there's nothing to worry about over the House of Swords. It was built for Mussolini because he was into fencing. Now it's a dumpy police station that needs some major work, which is unfortunate, because the photos of it in its hay day are gorgeous. I will never understand how people can neglect buildings that are such an important part of their country's history. So I'm kind of disappointed with that trip. *sighs*
So that brings me to my answer for the RQ … I want to be an architect because, I believe, it's the only art form that people can really experience with all of their senses. You can walk up to a building and touch the materials it's made out of; you can see the materials and the spaces that make up the building; you can hear the sounds that the building makes or the noises of its inhabitants echoing throughout; you can smell the air that circulates through it (like in a church you might smell incense); and, I suppose if you're really brave, (this one's a little questionable and silly) you could taste it … like walk up and lick a brick.
So that's why … I don't know there's just something about buildings that turn me on. When I was 11 or 12, I decided that I wanted to be an architect and that was it for me. When you study architecture, it really makes you appreciate the built world – even the ugly part of it.
I always hate watching the all of two home videos my parents have of me when I was younger. Awkward … and that must be a billion more times so when you're watching yourself not be yourself. If that makes sense. LOL.
I think what you were saying about RK sounding like my "personality" makes some sense. I do feel like they are the only band that truly writes music and lyrics that I can relate too; that make me feel something. They have some songs that if I listen to them in the right mood I will totally break down. I'm gonna attach one more song of theirs from the new CD – it's called "Deathbed". It's totally one of those songs. Matt Thiessen is a lyrical genius if I'm allowed to say so.
I totally know what it's like to be the baby! Hehe … I also have two older sisters, Maggie and Maisie (my parents had a thing for M - - - IE names if you couldn't tell). So I get the whole "bane of my existence" thing. They are good for advice though, which I am always in need of.
I went to Paris on my birthday because I could. A lot of people I'm here with went to Bologna* that weekend, and I wanted to do something, so some of the girls and I were like "Hey let's go to Paris!" It's pretty surreal to be able to say and do that. It was an enjoyable, whirlwind of a weekend (kind of like London), but we were able to see all of the main sites.
RQ: Why do you want to be an actor/musician?
Millie
Wow … that was a long one. :D BTW, thanks for the Happy Birthday.
From: Rob Pattinson
To: Millie millie_mae_
Date: Wed, March 7, 2007 at 1:03 p.m.
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Maybe, before the Re:'s get too out of control, I'll change the subject
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That's too bad the House of Swords wasn't all that you thought it would be.
I'd never thought of architecture that way. And please tell me that you have not actually licked a brick. That's just gross Millie. I can't imagine what it would be like to have known what I wanted to do since I was 11 or 12. Sometimes I think about what I'm doing now and whether or not it's really what I want to be doing.
Home videos are the worst. It kind of makes sense, but I tend to think I put a little of myself into every roll I do. So maybe that's why it is so weird to watch the movies I do. I don't know … and like I said before, that's kind of why I like How to Be because I get to put more of myself into it than I would with any other character.
When music makes you feel something, that it's the best kind. I just listened to the track you sent, and I can hear why it would have that kind of affect on someone.
It's good to know I'm not alone in the world when it comes to having two older sisters.
So why do I want to do acting and music? Good question … especially because, like I mentioned earlier sometimes I wonder if it's really what I want to be doing. I'm much more comfortable doing music, and I think that's what I want to get into more so than acting even though I've done more with that. I just keep getting scripts that I like and then my agent bugs me to go out for them, which almost makes it feel more like an obligation.
Now I feel like I'm rambling …
Maybe one day you'll be able to get back to London and/or Paris and see more of them other then the main attractions. I know there is a lot of stuff in London you didn't get to see. : )
What is your favorite song?
Well, I've got to finish this up, some of my mates are coming over soon, and we're going to work on some songs.
Robbie"What's this?" Sam was pointing at Millie's sketch that was taped up.
"It's a sketch." I replied with a complete "duh" tone to my voice. Sam was leaning in closer to observe it. I could tell he was reading the signature.
"Who's Millie?"
"Just this girl I met." I disappeared into my small kitchen. "Want a beer?" I didn't bother waiting for his answer and grabbed one for him.
"She cute?" He turned to look at me, and I handed him one of the bottles in my hand.
"Oh yeah." I smiled as Millie's face came into my mind.
"You gonna see her again?" He took a sip of his beer.
"Probably not," I sighed. That wasn't something I really wanted to think about because I wanted to see her again really badly. "She was just here for the weekend, visiting from Rome where she's studying for a bit."
"Well that's too bad." Sam set his drink down next to my computer and then moved to get his guitar out of its case before sitting on the couch. I grabbed my guitar off of its stand and sat down next to him. "When are Bobby and Marcus getting here?"
Just as he asked my front door flew open and the two came inside, joking around about something.
"Thanks for knocking." I rolled my eyes, and Bobby flipped me off.
From: Millie millie_mae_
To: Rob Pattinson
Date: Wed, March 7, 2007 at 6:17 p.m.
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Maybe, before the Re:'s get too out of control, I'll change the subject
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No, I have not actually licked a brick, although it's tempting when I'm standing next to the Pantheon. Yum. That's kind of demented isn't it? Certainly it must show how devoted I am to my chosen profession … yes? Yes.
I'm sure everyone doubts what they've "decided" to do in life. You can never be too sure. I know I doubt it when I'm sitting in studio at all hours of the night about to pull my hair out because I can't seem to get it right or the fact that my list of things to do is a mile long. I have to remember that it'll be worth it when I get out and join the real world … at least I hope it will.
You should do what makes you happy Robbie, whether it's music or acting or both. I think as long as you feel at peace with your decision than you'll love doing it.
I do hope I can get back to those cities one day. My friends and I have planned a trip to Berlin Easter weekend. I am really exited about that and already have a list of buildings and structures I have to see while I am there.
Oh, my favorite song??? That's a tough one because it changes everyday. I guess … if I have to choose one, I usually say my all time favorite song is "Don't Worry Baby" by The Beach Boys. My Dad and I used to listen to that song like everyday when he'd take me to school.
Do you guys ever record what you do? Even if it's just a crappy recording, I'd like to hear your music sometime. : )
I need food.
Millie
"Robbie's in looovveee …"
It was later that night, and I was out with a group of friends for food and lots of drinking. Apparently Sam had already had too much to drink. I groaned.
"What?" My sister, Lizzy, shrieked. She put her drink down on the table glaring in my direction.
Who invited her? I put my head in my hands, rubbing my face. I needed something stronger to drink. I avoided the looks I was getting from the rest of the table as I stood up and went over to the bar. Unfortunately, it did not take very long for the barman to get my drink.
"Who is she?" Lizzy asked as soon as I sat back down.
"Her name is Millie," I gulped half of my drink. "She's studying in Rome and is from America."
Lizzy interrogated me for the rest of the night.
