It was a cold and windy night, but we decided to try another movie. We went to see Australia and even though it is almost three hours long, we loved it. It has a predictable story line, but it was done well and each of the main characters were wonderful. The photography was pretty great, too. I would love to hear from some of you from that part of the world who have seen the movie. Was it authentic?
I have been ignoring my paper journal for some time now. I think it may be a result of blogging. In the past I was an avid journaller, hardly missing a day of writing. I started as a young girl with one of those pink diaries with lock and key. It was easy to break into using a bobby pin. Do they even make bobby pins anymore? Do they make the pink fake leather diaries anymore? I digress. I continued to journal all through my adulthood adding artwork and doodles and ephemera as needed. But the more I blog, the less I write in my journals. Have any of you found that to be happening to you too? I really enjoy blogging and I love getting comments, something that doesn't happen with my hand written journal.
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We went to see Australia last week. I had heard mixed reviews about it here, so I wanted to see it for myself to make my own judgement. It was a little different to what I expected, but I loved it! So did hubby. Sure, there were moments that were over the top, but mostly it was authentic. The kangaroo part - true (sorry to all the kangaroo lovers!), the little Aboriginal boy was so authentic and really made the movie for me. he was amazing. I am interested in if you could understand his accent easily?
Of course being a Baz film it had it's moments where it was glamorized and I hoped during the film that it wasn't going to be too over the top and tacky, and luckily there weren't too many moments like that. I agree with you - predictable storyline, but entertaining. I'm glad you liked it too. :)
Posted by: Rachel | Thursday, 11 December 2008 at 01:04 AM
Bobby pins, yes they do.
Pink, faux leather diaries...well I am pretty sure they make pink faux leather EVERYthing.
Hand written diaries I could never do, LOVE the look and idea but hand printing/writing drives me half nuts. haha It makes my hand ache though I suspect if I did more of it, than it wouldn't. But if filling the customs form out at the post office has my hand hurtin' then a journal entry would probably be haaaaaard.
Australia the movie, have not seen it. I saw previews but to be honest they didn't grab me. But ya never know, might watch it when it comes out on dvd.
Posted by: TACE | Thursday, 11 December 2008 at 05:24 AM
My blog and my journal serve different purposes for me, so I would say, no, blogging doesn't take away from my paper journal. It's only when life gets too busy that I stop working in my journal. Then I get cranky and HAVE to write or do art in my journal. After about three pages, I'm on an even keel again :-)
Posted by: Just A Plane Ride Away | Thursday, 11 December 2008 at 07:31 AM
my love of books and paper began very early with a similar journal. however, i stopped writing in my 20s and didn't get back to journaling UNTIL i started my blog a couple of years ago!
Posted by: NotSoccer Mom | Thursday, 11 December 2008 at 12:38 PM
I think I'll wait for Australia in video format so we can take bathroom breaks. ;-)
I do journal each am, the 3 ArtistWay pages. I find that blogging is a different medium as is Twitter. I need them both one for centering, one for connecting and having feedback.
Yes, I too have seen bobby pins. I've also seen hairdos (!?!) that look like they require them as well as recently seeing women in rollers in public! I had no idea that rollers were still around.
Posted by: Maureen | Friday, 12 December 2008 at 11:18 AM
I want to see Australia SO BAD!!!!! It has not come to our funky little itty bitty town yet. I'm afraid it will be on PPV before it get's to our big screen! I want to see Hugh on the big screen.... Nic too... But, like the other comment, I do love putting my movies on pause when it's time for a snack or refill, being in my jammies, and drinking my drinks while watching a movie!! (OK, that's what I said! She said potty breaks!)...
Diaries with keys: YEP! I have a 10 year old daughter! Diaries are still fab! And with those damn little keys that look very similar to the keys that come with our luggage!
Bobby pins: Ditto... got 'em.
Journals: Oh yeah.. paper ones - tons from all the past lives I have lived... since high school.. all sorts of great stories hidden!!!
Blogging vs journaling: Yes, I do notice less paper journaling on my part and a whole lotta blogging!!! At least more blog surfing! HA!
I also love the 3 pages in the am but find I am into a speed journal phase.. Lists... quips...
Take Care!
Posted by: Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal) | Friday, 12 December 2008 at 08:56 PM