Episode 2 - Everyone's A Critic

Rudo and I are BEST friends. We have not known each other for forty-five years or since we were kids but our bond is strong. On camera and off, we are the same. We laugh a lot, throw jokes at each other and chat about everything under the sun. Our values and belief system are very alike which has been the very foundation of our friendship. I am blessed to have Rudo in my life. She is a Forensic Psychologist and is super intelligent. In fact, she is just like my walking and talking dictionary!! And it's not just our love for fashion that brought us together as narrated on the show but rather, it's the similarities in us where we can chat honestly and openly about everything without pride or ego getting in the way. We also do not tip toe around issues. We are genuine towards each other and are always happy for one another but I'm definitely the crazier one!! 
Filming for episode two was great fun!! #matchboxpictures flew me into Sydney on Qantas and they put me up in my own room at the four stars “Holiday Inn Darling Harbour”. I did a little sightseeing upon arrival together with Rudo. We had a look around the harbour, dined and shopped at the “Star” (where else?) and then called in for an early night in preparation for the next morning’s filming at nine.
Filming went ahead without a hitch. Cast members were holed up in the “green room” while waiting for their call to the scene by the production assistant. Missing my own plush super king sized bed back home in Melbourne, I didn’t get to sleep very well at the Holiday Inn and so I just slumbered into my nana naps in between takes. 
Watching episode two, I’m still unsure why my critique on the Aboriginal artwork was edited out. I love Aboriginal art. It is unique, captivating and has history. I said to camera that Australia needs to promote aboriginal art aggressively overseas. I have travelled half the world but have never seen Aboriginal art take centre stage. It’s always the same old, same old and I think that if our country starts truly embracing Aboriginal art and use it and put it at the forefront instead of simply using it as a token for marketing us to the world, then we can do very well in creating jobs for the Aboriginal community and truly helping them do more for themselves. Just imagine the benefits from this on the Aboriginal community and on our country as a whole. Just consider the wondrous and positive ripple effect that it will bring!!
Oh well, maybe I’m too idealistic. Sometimes I truly wished that I have a magic wand where I can make this world a much much better place. XOXOX ​