A quick post!
I’ve just checked up on the details of the film adaptation of Tomorrow, When the War Began, and they’ve started filling out some details about the production, most importantly the cast! Is this old hat?
For fans of Neighbours, Caitlin Stasey who played Rachel Kinski will be playing Ellie.
This is a bit of a double-barrelled post. Firstly, I get to talk about movies I really want to see. And secondly, I encourage you all to make a trip up to New Farm in Brisbane to check out the Moonlight Cinema this Summer!
If you’ve never been before, it is just what the name suggests. New Farm Park screens five films a week - always either a new release or a cult classic – for anyone to come and watch under the stars. It costs (a little bit) less than going to the traditional cinema, and you can bring your own picnic! The program has been released for up until the end of Summer and you can view and book online. So get in quickly!
I’ve already planned the films I want to see:
5. New Moon
4. Avatar
3. New York, I Love You
2. Fantastic Mr. Fox
1. Where the Wild Things Are
Hope to see you there!
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So I thought I would start chatting with my fellow bloggers to find out a bit more about their interests: For example – haven’t you always wanted to know your local librarian’s favourite jelly bean flavour??? or what their favourite movie was??
Oo oo! The Finders Keepers Market is on this weekend in Brisbane.
If you haven’t heard of these fab markets you obviously don’t read FRANKIE. Finders Keepers is a Sydney-based market that is finally coming to the sunny state. There will be 55 stalls full of clothing, accessories, jewellery, lighting, textiles, homewares, stationery, magazines, toys and art – all lovingly and fabulously made. The FK Market is a showcase for local artists and designers. And did I mention the free music?
Local artists such as Erin-Louise, The Fox and the River, The Cardboard Kids, Kate Jacobson Mr. Rascal, Edge of Colour, JuliaWhy?, Lion Island and The Bell Divers. Oh and Pikelet.
The market is taking place in the beautiful Old Museum - corner Bowen Bridge Road & Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley.
Sat. Oct 31st 12pm -9pm
Sun. Nov 1st 10am – 5pm
Closet Train: Brunswick Station – Fortitude Valley. Just walk toward the RNA Showgrounds.
See you there!
What’s Vibe? The Vibe team look after an array of youth precincts, including skate and BMX parks, across the Gold Coast.
There are a heap of cool events on offer from skate, BMX, photography, stand up paddle boarding and more. Check out the Events calendar on their web page for the activities listing and more information.
Skate and BMX parks are @
Okay, second blog!
So, my blogs are mainly ones that are MY opinion based. It’s MY opinion which doesn’t make any of it right and it wouldn’t be right to use MY blog in your homework or assessment.
Now that out of the way! Let’s get blogging!
This is what I am blogging about and at first you’re just going to yawn but this is what makes me really angry…
Teenager Discrimination.
Again, I know, yawn. But hear me out!
Now, I was shopping lately and I couldn’t find anything in the shop so I just walked out. The person in front of me looks about 33 and the bag checker just dismissed her without checking her bag. But when I try to walk out she stops me and demands, not-so-nicely, to look in my bag. After the bag checker looks through my bag she lets me out but without taking her eyes off me. Okay, again, yawn! But, I turn around and see another person above the age of 27 walk through without a bag check!
Is that even legal?
Why does my bag get checked when people older than me don’t get there’s?
Yes, I know, teenagers steal. But, stereotyping them? Making them all seem evil? What is happening to this world?!
She was being judgemental and not doing her job.
What if one of the older people have stolen something but she just trust them because there older? No, I don’t think so.
So, yea, that annoys me and when it happens, I feel like screaming.
Also, I’ve been trying to get a casual or christmas job. Its isn’t working. Older people keep getting the job. Again, stereotyping! I am smart, I am A student with Great communications skills but no, go give the job to the 19 year old idiot who can’t count there toes.
Has this happened to anyone or is the world out to get me?
x o x o.
P.S. I WANT A JOB!!! But not at a fast food place!
Okay, this is a first blog and I wanted to see if I could do this right.
So, here goes!
Everyone has heard of Twilight right?
Well what does everyone think? It is a bestseller novel and a movie thats made all us teenagers swoon!
But is it that great? Are we just all into it because it’s the new thing?
Vampires.
If anyone said this to me last year I would have been annoyed. I thought vampires where a bad bed time story. They where pale, frightening, bloodthirsty and done right weird. If anyone said they liked Vampires, I would have vomitted.
But I guess Twilight has changed that. Vampires are now something new. Pretty glamorous. They are gorgeous, immortal creatures that now make me stare in wonder.
Now, to be truthful. I don’t love the Twilight movie or the saga. I used to be that crazed teenager but not so much. I explored the book world and became what I thought was not cool or normal: A book worm. I am happy that I read novels and I am glad that Twilight opened me up to read.
But again, I only began reading because it was the ‘in thing’ right then. But I am glad but I wonder some people’s opinion.
So, Twilight (book or movie) great or dumb?
xoxo.
I have a confession to make.
I went shopping last night and bought Christmas decorations.
Ohhhhh, I know. It’s OCTOBER here, people!!
It felt so wrong.
And yet….. I couldn’t resist them. Their little twinkling lights. Their shiny holiday packaging. The festive joy they promise.
Actually, it’s for a party. BUT, if I’m being honest I was thinking about where I could put these little fairy lights at Christmas. And it’s not like I was alone in that aisle.
I think that in the USA the full-on Christmas retail experience gets pushed behind Halloween and Thanksgiving, but here we have nothing to hold back the tinselly tide.
Still, how soon is too soon? I don’t actually put my decorations up before December, but I start seriously stocktaking what I’ve got in the present cupboard and actively sourcing more presents from September.
What do you mean you don’t have a present cupboard?
Anyone else out there fattening up their Christmas goose yet?
I admit I tend to be a bit of wimp sometimes with scary rides at theme parks. Recently I have travelled overseas in the USA which is full of crazy rides, so I made sure I forced myself to go on just about everything! I admit it, although I screamed and closed my eyes for parts of the ride I had a lot of fun.
So here is my list of my favourite scary rides…
1. Rock and Roll Rollercoaster at Hollywood Studios Disney World
This roller coaster was so much fun – yes I did scream, but it was fast, in the dark and to the tunes of Aeorsmith! Definately recommend going on this one if you ever get to go to Disneyworld!
2. Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom Disney World
I was devastated when on my recent visit to Disney World that Space Mountain was closed for refurbishment! I went on this ride when I was 15 years old and it was so scary and also in the dark (seems to be a recurring theme here for my favourties…roller coasters in the dark!). Must do if you visit Disneyworld/Disneyland!
3. Scooby Doo Roller Coaster at Movieworld
I thought I should also put some of my favourite Australian rollercoasters so you could try them out as well. I only just went on the Scooby Doo Roller Coaster at Movieworld the other day and I was pleasantly surprised at how scary this one was, after being tricked into thinking it was a bit of a ‘kiddy’ ride! Make sure you check it out next visit to Movieworld!
4. Mick Doohan’s Motocoaster at Dreamworld
Ok, I confess I haven’t actually ridden on this one, but I have it on good authority that it is fast and fun. And of course boys (and girls) love it! Come on, who wouldn’t love a motorcycle roller coaster!
5. Roller Coast on top of the Stratosphere hotel in Las Vegas USA
Yes, you heard right there is a roller coaster on top of a tower in a hotel in Vegas. There is no way that 
I was going to go on it. My father-in-law who was travelling with us did (he is a scary roller coaster fan!) and he was scared!!! This roller coaster shoots you up into the sky over the side of the building! So definately not for the faint hearted!
There you have it. My top five favourite scary roller coasters!! Have you tried any of these ones? What are your favourites?
