Happy New Year - 2009

Happy New Year everyone!

May 2009 be the best year yet!!

Movie Review: Australia

My mum and I have just arrived home after going to see this. We both absolutely loved it and can't understand why it has been overlooked for the major awards.

It is beautifully shot and a wonderful storyline. The only downside was we didn't get to see enough of Hugh's body!! Yum!!

Plot: A romantic action-adventure set in northern Australia prior to World War II, AUSTRALIA centers on an English aristocrat (Kidman) who inherits a ranch the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn cattle driver (Jackman) to drive 2000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the country's most unforgiving land, only to still face the bombing of Darwin, Australia by the Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbor only months earlier.

Movie Review: Quantum Of Solace

A friend from work and I planned to go see this as soon as we knew when it was going to be released. The problem was that I wanted to see it in Gold Class (because I had vouchers) and every session was packed out for weeks. I persisted though and finally got tickets to see it tonight!

I have to say that my companion was a pain in the arse... she kept trying to talk to me during the movie. I only ever make a comment, maybe a word or two, but she actually nattered on for a minute with me trying to shush her!

Plot: Quantum of Solace continues the high octane adventures of James Bond in Casino Royale. Betrayed by Vesper, the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M interrogate Mr White who reveals the organisation which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined. Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille, a woman who has her own vendetta.

Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene, a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organisation.On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene’s sinister plan and stop his organisation

Catch Up With An Old Friend

So... I've not long been home from catching up with my friend and his new partner.

I found out so much about what he/they've been up to for the last few years, it's doing my head in! Between them they have six children! Six!!

They are obviously a lovely couple and he seems to be starting to get his life back together after the problems he's had in the past. I am so happy for him that it's happening.

And here's the bonus... she is a lovely person who, unlike his previous partners, understands that our friendship is not a threat to their relationship.

Facebook Intrigue Continued...

Well, looks like fate has stepped in and told me I need to catch up with my friend!

I didn't even make it to the shops last night - I was feeling extremely ill on the train ride home so didn't end up going to the travel agent.

Well... wish me luck for Sunday...