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Why is it...

That even though we rushed out of H-town to beat Rita (er... kerfuck), and got spared any damage, it looks like Rita hit my apartment?

Spent 11 hours in my car Wednesday night on our way to Austin. Eleven. Worst. Evacuation. Plan. Ever.

I was only rear-ended twice. Yeah. Twice. One bump, one hopeful insurance claim and a nasty case of whiplash and sore back. It woke Zoe up and she cried. The 21 year old guy must have fallen asleep as we'd all been driving and it was 6am. He plowed into me at a red light. My car simply needs a new bumper, but his brand new car, paper tags and all, was pretty banged up. I felt bad for him, but he didn't have his insurance card - swears it was at home. I filed a claim immediately after with my company.

And yes, I'm in need of a massage in the worst possible way.

We got home last night and we were back in less than 3 hours - the normal travel time.

So even though we were in traffic hell, and I may have re-jacked up my back, we had an amazing time with my baby sis and my bro and his lovely wife. Zoe basically adopted their dog, Jackie. A sweet Jack Russell who loves to lick you. She's exactly one month older than Zoe. Zoe already says that she wants to go see Jackie every weekend.

I loved their home and they were so gracious. It was fun to spend so much time with them and my littlest sis. She's adorable and her boyfriend is hilarious.

I am exhausted, and kind of wish we hadn't gone because our power didn't even go out and there wasn't any damage. But spending time with my siblings was worth it.

But house, loves, and homes are safe. I feel pretty damned blessed.

Hope you all made it safely as well. Please check in when you can.

Posted by debutaunt at September 26, 2005 07:13 PM