Downtown Again

Today was nice. I slept in, ate a late breakfast, and then went downtown. Got off at Central station and went to a second hand store with the girl from Hong Kong, Vivian. Nothing much to buy there for her graphic design project (making a miniature model of a room), so we went on. We stopped by the Apple Store and drooled a bunch. Then went on further to a flea market place. It was awesome all the stuff they had there! I really wanted to get stuff, but I didn't have much cash on me since I loaned money to the Swiss girls for the dinner. Vivian ended up getting a few things from random booths and it looks like it should go together nicely. After that, we caught a bus to Burwood (suburb with a nice mall) and we were gonna go to the post office for postcards. She remembered they closed earlier on Saturdays, so we tried to catch a bus back that goes every 40 mins or so. She spotted it driving by and turning, so we broke out into a fast jog/relaxed sprint to catch it at the bus stop. It was crazy! I was near out of breathe when we sat down.

After getting back, I didn't do much. I had curry for dinner and watched the last half of Fargo since they had it in. Then we sat around and talking for a long time. I was dead tired from the day and nearly passed out. I talked to my mom and stepdad on the phone for over an hour at 12:30 though. I left in the beginning of Romeo and Juliet to talk to them.

Now to talk about something I've noticed. The entertainment capital of the world is without a doubt, America. 99% of the movies here are from Hollywood. There are a few from down under, but barely. I'd imagine the same goes for the music industry, but I can't be sure. The only Australian media I've seen is a few TV shows. I really feel for the people here when I notice this. I am not completely sure that my views are accurate though (maybe they have a thriving Australian movie business that I just haven't noticed) so this isn't the end of the line. The way I feel for them is their identity. They have declared independence although their ties are still not all broken to the Queen yet. They are a land without a voice. When they do have a voice, it is not met with open ears from other nations, I feel. This opinion/feeling also comes from hearing Aussies talk about their history/my classes. Australia was founded in 1906 I think. Early 1900s for sure. So young!

The Australian moviemakers must struggle big time, or move to America. No karaoke tonight. :( Maybe next time. I think tomorrow I will talk about Globalization, which has been on my mind for awhile now.