So, in the never-ending saga that is Jordan and I's travel log, this last weekend we were down in Phoenix as usual (doing some VERY exciting things...but you'll have to wait for that). What is unusual is that Jordan left today instead of tomorrow for California. He got hired to do some recording for an outside project at SKYWALKER STUDIOS!!! So just to brag a little more, this recording studio is phenomenal. Its in Oakland and has won a bajillions awards...including 18 oscars for sound editing and recording. The credit list is way too long to post, but suffice it to say that its done HUNDREDS of films. Pretty freaking cool. Congrats, babe.
Anyway, since this is my blog, I'll tell you the more boring side of the story. I dropped Jord off at the airport this morning and then did a few errands. I planned to drive back to Las Vegas all by me onesie today (i've never done that) and I had all the necessary tools: GPS, water, snacks, and music. Ready to rock and roll. I left at 10:30 am, so a generous estimate would be an arrival time of 4:30 pm.
Try 6:30. I know that for those of my friends who live in LA, NYC, or any other large city, two hours extra probably isn't a big deal. But a 5.5-6 hour trip should never extend to 8 in my opinion. The culprit was the final touches on construction on the big old bridge by Hoover Dam. I am super excited about this thing, but when I can park my car, turn the key back, and listen to an ENTIRE cd before even starting the engine up again, you know its bad. Ugh. No fun. At least the weather was good. I even got some reading in.
As a reward for driving all the way by myself (yes i know that's silly) and for dealing with monstrous traffic, I made my self 4 huge pieces of french toast, with no crust, and I'm planning on enjoying a movie and popcorn as soon as I finish this post. *Contented sigh of relief to be home. If only Jord were here to give me a hug, a kiss, and maybe even a high five. Oh well. there is always tomorrow :)
I for one am quite impressed with you and your solo driving. I hate long drives all by myself, though I've done it once to Utah, and several times to San Diego. BUT, I certainly didn't have to sit at the damn dam for 1.5 hours, UGH!! NOTHING worse!
ReplyDeleteExcited to hear your "exciting" news. And way fun for Jordan and his recording.
Oh, and triple thanks for the comment. I don't know why that made me so happy, but it just did.
well thanks go right back for commenting on mine!! :)
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