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| 02:48pm 10/02/2007 |
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As some of you may or may not know, Dorothy was shortlisted for Best Drama in the WA Screen Awards. There is going to be a screening on the 14th and if anyone wants to go along and show their support, or see the film again or for the first time, please do.
WASA Wednesday # 2
Dave’s House
Schvendes ‘Small Mercies, Sweet Graves’
A Cambodian Story
Still Life
Celestin (excerpt)
Mu Qin
Seven Days (excerpt)
My Shout
Intermission
Eyeliner
Blank Oblivion
Genius
One Perfect Day
Dorothy
Mi Vida
Showing: 14th Feb 2007 at Princess May Park, gates open 7.30pm, screening starts 8.45pm
Entry by a gold coin donation. |
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| 02:52pm 05/12/2006 |
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I feel too much. Or not enough. For the right reasons at the wrong times. I can't explain, it's a little messed up.
Sometimes I only have to think of something and I'm emotionally there. It doesn't even have to be real, but I go through it as if it were. I still have tears in my eyes and about fifteen minuites ago I wanted to die because of a story in my head. It's to easy to go in.
And yet, sometimes I can't feel things in my own life. |
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| senseless bragging |
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| 12:31am 29/11/2006 |
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Dear Jasmine,
On behalf of the Australian Association of Writing Programs, I am pleased to advise that your work 'A Complete Breakfast' has won 1st prize in the 2006 AAWP Fiction Prize competition, based on works from the Emerge Anthology, which is associated with the AAWP.
The (blind) judging was unanimous. Congratulations.
This prize attracts a monetary award and a certificate.
Best wishes and congratulations,
Donna Lee Brien
President, Australian Association of Writing Programs |
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| Picture Entry |
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| 01:50pm 25/10/2006 |
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Thumbnails only, but no cutting. Sorry.
This is my Canadiam friend Sam. Everyone should get a Canadian.
This is Kitty. She is nice. I don't want everyone to have Kitty.
John, because, well, *John*
I should really stop standing on the train tracks...
I take photos of things now.
Jess is my friend.
I am just a girl. Sideways.
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| Message from beyond |
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| 01:34pm 25/10/2006 |
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It has been a long time since I’ve written anything here. Given the sheer number of assignments I’m behind on it seems idiotic to be writing this instead.
So, life as I’m living it at the moment.
I’m tired a lot. I can’t sleep, which should let me get a lot done but it has the opposite effect. I’ve been sick for a long time, but you know me and doctors. And time.
Recently someone tried to steal my scooter. Because they fucked my ignition barrel, I haven’t been able to start it. Simon from work came over and fixed it. Mobility is good.
Work is… sometimes I feel like quitting. I would quit, if it weren’t for the people. I love them, I just hate working in a place where the effort you put in isn’t reflected in your result. People just don’t want to sign my damn form.
I’ve been happy. There’s this wonderful goth girl, political activist and all-round beautiful person who, for some unfathomable reason likes me. I’m gonna piss her off sooner or later with my general neuroses, but until then I’m just going to be happy.
I’m moving to Melbourne. I want to start again. Anyone who has read more than a few entries knows why.
So, the story so far… |
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| 08:05pm 14/08/2006 |
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Bipolar Disorder
Also known as manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorder results in dramatic mood swings in the sufferer. This psychological disorder is characterized by perpetual shifts between manic and depressive phases. During the manic phase, one may feel unnaturally confident, energetic, and out of control. The depressive phase shares many symptoms with major depression.
In a given year approximately one percent of the population will experience bipolar disorder, according to NIMH. The disorder often begins in adolescence or young adulthood. Bipolar is the only depressive disorder that is not heavily skewed toward women.
Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
Manic Phase
Little sleep, plenty of energy
Exaggerated optimism, excessive self-confidence, euphoric mood
Engaging in wreckless, inappropriate behavior
Promiscuity, sexual aggression
Distractible, unable to concentrate, too many ideas
Abuse of alcohol or drugs
Increased irritability
Manic phase lasts at least one week
Depressive Phase
Deep despair, suicidal thoughts or actions
Anger or fear due to uncontrollable mood swings
Feelings of guilt, low self-esteem
Difficulty falling asleep, restless sleeping, over-sleeping
Diminished sex drive
Loss of interest in formerly-enjoyed activities
Eating disorders, unexpected weight gain or loss
Physical pains not associated with a known illness
Differences by Gender
Bipolar in Women
Women experience bipolar disorder with roughly the same frequency as men. Women, however, often have more pronounced depressive phrases rather than manic phases. Women are more likely to rapidly cycle between phases; three times as often as men, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Bipolar in Men
Men often experience more pronounced manic phases than women. Early onset is also more associated with males, as is substance abuse.
Bipolar by Age Group
The onset of bipolar disorder occurs most often in adolescence and young adulthood. Onset after age 40 is less common, though drug or alcohol abuse is thought to be associated with late-onset bipolar disorder. Other research suggests that individuals with a late onset may simply not have had the potential triggers or risk factors associated with early onset, such as high stress and a family history of depressive illness.
Diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children and young adolescents is possible, and may be associated with disruptive behavior disorders such as ADHD. Bipolar with a childhood onset typically presents rapid cycling and may be a more severe form of the illness.
http://www.depressedtest.com/bipolar.html |
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| 02:57pm 19/07/2006 |
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so much to do, so little time and inclination. |
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| 03:04pm 06/07/2006 |
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Pirates of the Carribean Screening tonight!
Upstairs at the Astor, make sure you don't buy your tickets at the front counter or you'll miss out on the food and wine.
Be there by 6pm tonight as the film starts at 6.30 and you want to have time to eat and drink. |
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| 11:08pm 26/06/2006 |
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Feel free/encouraged to pimp it. |
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| 01:38pm 15/06/2006 |
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mood:  busy
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Good news fom our Executive Producer:
Just a short email to let you know that, on the basis of your
presentation and pilot, we are happy to let you proceed with your plans
to shoot on 16mm subject to you being able to demonstrate that by the
beginning of semester two you have raised sufficient funds to make a
film shoot viable. That is to say, you will need to have at least enough
funds to purchase the extra stock, pay for its processing, telecine and
freight whilst still having sufficient funds for your other cost items.
Yay! We have film! Happy dance! |
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| I'm gonna move to a town where the people are nice |
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| 08:05pm 04/06/2006 |
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mood:  sick music: Placebo Infra Red
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I can see in the dark.
(not really)
Life is pretty ok, considering I'm sick, busy and Justin came to see me today. I wanted to be a good friend (despite the fact that we kind of aren't) but...
There's not a lot of help I can be at this stage. Everything is completely different between us. And, quite frankly, I'm not sure how much I want to help. I don’t like feeling like he makes me feel. And I’m sick of hearing about shit that keep happening and giving advice that I know won’t be taken.
I'm not the same person I was a few months ago. I'm happier, I think, even though I'm lonely. I go out more, I do more, I don't have to take care of anyone but me.
I've been talking to people, trying to make friends (with varying degrees of success).![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) cadaveriqe has been a godsend. I've made friends with an Army Boy who I've got addicted to Smallville, gotten back in touch with an ex-girlfriend and had a five hour miscellaneous conversation with a stranger (who I hope will keep in contact but never lose the strange).
I've been very busy with my film (no end of drama, not all of it onscreen) and it is a project I love. I want to be successful. I want to be *good* at this.
I want a digital camera so I can take more photos, because it turns out I really like it and don't completely suck.
I learnt how to change my spark plug and stop an oil leak. I learnt how to charge my battery from the main house supply.
I was part of a rally to save a theatre and ended up finding the rotten core of our university. I've been made redundant. I've been deleted. I've been called witty by a drunk woman.
I'm moving to Melbourne on the 20th of January.
I'm being strong and independent.
I'm being a real girl again.
...but right now I'm sick and I want someone to take care of me. And a hug.
And possibly some chocolate. |
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| 10:30am 17/05/2006 |
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Sometimes I forget to breathe. I'll be standing there and suddenly I'll just...stop. It's not untill I almost pass out, until the world swims out of focus that I remember about air.
I've forgotten what it was like to interact with people on a social level. Forgot how bitchy, how political. Forgot what it feels like to make a new friend, or to *like* like someone, just a little.
I've forgotten whether or not it's worth it.
But I'm willing to remember. |
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| 01:15pm 13/05/2006 |
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I never update this thing.
I just don't want to tell you anything.
Well, not *you* cyber stalker.
Also, too busy reading Television Without Pity. I may send Omar a gift basket. |
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| Actor Needed- Kiss hot women and eat food. |
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| 09:26am 25/04/2006 |
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We're shooting a pilot scene for a short film on the evening of Tuesday May 2. We need a tall, thin, punk-y/rocker looking guy to make out with an attractive blonde and smoke a cigarette. That's pretty much all they have to do.
Ideally we'd also like you be at the rehersal this Saturday.
So, if you want to spend you evening making out with an attractive woman and getting free food, please email me with a photo and relevant details: thecrypt4@hotmail.com |
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| Fundraising |
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| 08:10am 22/03/2006 |
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We have to raise a lot of money for our Third Year Film Project. We want to shoot on film, which is going to get terribly expensive. The project's called 'Dorothy', I'm directing it, and it's set in a motel.
Anyone got any ideas on how to raise us some cash? Apparently one of the groups last year got $15000. I'm pretty sure we don't need anywhere near that much. |
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tired
