'Phew...'

What a relief! Its done! We got back from DC Sunday evening, unpacked the van, drove it South, back to Will's parents, and started to get the apartment together. As well as watching the Oscar's. I don't know why I always think its going to be better than it actually is! So bloody long. I was happy for the the winners...good choices! And always good to watch for fashion faux pas and thumbs up's. (Reece Witherspoon, Penelope Cruz, Helen Mirren and Cate Blanchett looked fantastic!) The lesbian presence was commendable also. (Ellen, Jodie, Melissa, Pen..Ooop's!)
However as a concequence, now we are both suffering from....

Was really really wonderful though to catch up with Jase, Pablo, Mr Suprise, Greg, Christina, Sarah, Brandon & Becky for brunch before the long journey back. Miss you guys.
And dispite all the snow and weather warnings, we only encountered 2 patches of rain, which prob lasted the most 3-5mins. Amazing. Luck was finally on our side! And we have both retained and possibly regained some more of our sanity.
Side effects of us both hardly being able to move now, and feeling 'tres poorly' are so minor compared to the joy of FINALLY being able to get settled.

Soundtrack to the Trip : Life In Cartoon Motion - Mika
Song of the day : Catch You - Sophie Ellis-Bextor

'Happenin' All Over Again'

So here we are. Thursday night. Poised for a return journey on the weekend to DC to pick up the boy's Dad's mini van and drive back with furniture, belongings and more importantly our sanity intact. I am posting tonight, as we are heading down to Will's parents to stay after work tomorrow night, as they are closer to Midway Airport for our 6am flight.

We have made the wise decision to fly in early Saturday morning, where we will be met by Jason, head into Virginia to pick up the van, then never let it out of our sight and catch up with the DC crew at 'Rose, Mary & Thyme' for food (thank you dear Pablo for organising brunch..your a treasure and massive hugs coming at cha!!). It will then be time to make the 12 hour road trip home. We have also made the logical decision to stay at a Motel halfway (prob Ohio), and then continue the rest of the drive Sunday morning, where we will also hopefully stop in Indianapolis and have lunch with friends Stacey and Greg, and their kids Max and Audrey. The main plan is to make it back in enough time to watch the Oscars and consume some of Laura's 'Oscar the Grouch' cupcakes!

Final tips on who I think should win the coveted statue's...

Helen Mirren, Forest W, Little Miss Sunshine (long shot, but would love it!), Volver, Alan Arkin, Scorsese, Jennifer Hudson, The Queen, Children Of Men and Happy Feet. These are people and films that I hope they read out upon opening those lil gold envelopes...

Some horror stories!

As I was doing my morning wake up routine; open my eyes, turn Hamish on, and peruse the Sydney Morning Herald, BBC World and certain morning blog reads whilst having a glass of water and a coffee. Today, two friends blogs had very different 'horror' stories. This triggered me thinking about the nightmare trip to DC two weeks ago where Will's Dad's van was broken into and vandalised right outside his house, whilst we were inside having a couple of hours sleep since we had been driving all night. Truly horrific, as we were shitting bricks in DC and needed to get back to Chicago to take over the lease on our new apartment. We then had to fly home to Chicago on the Saturday night.

Now this weekend, after much drama with insurance companies, Chrysler dealer in Virginia, DC and Virginia's sweet police forces, we have to fly back and pick up the van, plus Will's belongings and some furniture and drive the 12 hours back. A stop overnight at a Motel in Ohio, plus a lunch visit with some friends of ours in Indianapolis, and we should hopefully hit Chicago in time to watch 'The Oscars' with 9'ner and LP. Here's hoping that this is smooth sailing...I could do without another horror story.

As Yazz & The Plastic Population would say '..the only way is up!' Which leads us to a flashback Wednesday.... I LOVE the bike riders cap & lycra combo...I must have it...