I was watching the movie Julie & Julia starring Meryl Streep.
It wasn't boring actually [that's for you, Soph ;)], it was funny and interesting. It's a true story [2 true stories] and is definitely one for writers & the blogging generation.
There's an early scene where the main character Julie is sat with her friends. She's an aspiring writer working in a call centre and her friends are advanced in their high flying careers except her. One of her friends is an established writer & tricks her into participating in an unflattering article on herself.
Julie decides to give herself a project - she sets up a blog with the intention of recreating every recipe in Julia Child's cookbook. Julia Child introduced French cooking to America. Her life is documented in the movie too as she is struggling to get her book published in the early stage of her career.
This was my favourite scene - during a kitchen meltdown Julie receives a life changing phone call as her blog becomes successful.
It was an inspiring story and reminded me to stay motivated.
I actually saw this movie when it was in the theater and really enjoyed it, especially Julia's story. I was especially touched by her husband's love and support (Julia, that is). I find it inspirational as well :)
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