16 Blocks with Bruce Willis is not an “awesome” movie but it was a nice way to spend 1hr45 despite some easy to guess plot twists because some other you couldn’t see. It’s a good thriller that delivers what it promises, in line with the trailer (I hate pretentious trailers for movies that are worth nothing).

So then I rushed to the airport, waited, waited and waited because the flight was delayed. The wait was also partly my fault: I wanted to make sure to be there when they arrive, so I was there 15 minutes after the expected landing time, which is way too early.

The way back was another airport adventure: I thought taking the 405 and 10 would be faster than the 1 around midnight. That’s certainly true usually, but not when the 405 is closed up to La Tijera…

The Ocean Lodge motel manager had nicely let the key at the (closed) reception so there was no adventure there (relief!). When once installed and having received the little surprises I had for them, my parents (and beloved sister!) were up for their first fast food. At 2am, I drove Santa Monica Blvd hoping to find a decent burger and after a few blocks, we luckily drove by a Carl Jr’s which was still open.

And now it’s 3am, I’m back to camp (I can’t call the place where I live an apartment anymore) and I’m going to sleep. Perhaps counting blocks will help?