Happy Holidays

Tomorrow is December and it's time to get into the festive season. We already have a Xmas party to attend next weekend! I think we'll put our tree up this weekend as hubby is travelling to NZ, so the sooner we put the tree up the better. I get to use my new Wizard of Oz Xmas ornament I bought in Toronto a few months ago - more like four! And I think we've decided what to do for NYE. Indulgence which is on 1 January. This way we don't battle the crowds on NYE. I'm counting the days til my Xmas break from 22 December til 2 January. Bliss. No plans but to get fit so I can fit into my party shorts! New Year Resolution: buy new party shorts. And to get a life?

Actors Studio

I've started watching the Actors Studio which I love. It's my favourite show. I watched a special edition with special guest Liza Minnelli. It was wonderful to see Liza who was in fine form after enduring many illnesses. She shared stories about her mother and father, her films and live performances.
I've seen other stars like Cameron Diaz, Natalie Portman, Diane Lane and Liza. It's fascinating. The greatest stars are those who have that inner quality of stardom - you either have it or you don't. Some of the above actors never had formal training? Unless you're born into Hollywood royalty possessing the genes of icons. However you have to prove that you can hold your own like Liza with a Z! I saw Liza in 1987 for the first time in NYC. I was alone in Manhattan - it was a dream come true. I still have my t-shirt and ticket stub from that concert. I should sell them on ebay. I may just make a small fortune (or not). People like Liza and Judy ignited my imagination from an early age and they still keep me safe when times are tough. It's a Quiet Thing...

The Prestige

This afternoon we saw the movie The Prestige, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. I didn't really know much about it but saw a little ad some weeks ago and thought it was a great cast. It was a little long though. It would have made a very intriguing book I think. Very interesting concept and a beautiful period piece. The acting was very good although Scarlett's English accent was a little faint. Hugh's six pack was enough for me...the fabrics and jewelry caught my eye throughout the film - see if you can figure out each magicians secret?

Tis the Season Again...

On Friday 17 November our office had it's Christmas party. It was at the Industrie Bar which boasts a South of France experience, French cuisine and Persian decor. It's located on Pitt Street just down from Chanel or Martin Place. It was nice to be back in the city. I took the ferry from home and walked up from Circular Quay. It was 7pm, so the crowds of young professionals dressed in gorgeous couture, were making their way to drinks or to party.
The food was delicious and it was fun to dress up. I left around midnight as I tend to turn into a pumpkin or into rags...
Besides hubby arrived from Glasgow Sat morning after 10 days of traveling so I need my beauty sleep. I scored the last season of Will & Grace on DVD.
Here is a pick of the Industrie Bar. We'll have to meet there for drinks one day mon ami.

I Don't Feel Like Dancin'

Yesterday I bought two new albums. Beyonce's Bday and Scissor Sister's Ta-Dah! I love em. My favourites are "Irreplaceable" and "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'". I can play those songs over and over again. Beyonce is my new Whitney! And Scissor Sister are just too sexy! They sing a song called The Other Side, with a Judy Garland dialogue...gee I wonder if they're gay...?