Breaking Bondi: Stuff you need to know

OK. So, you've already packed mini-Edward, your Twi DVDs and your fake fangs (yes, we know Twi-vamps  don't have fangs, but when else do you get to wear them??) and now you are left wondering... where the hell are we even staying anyway???
Never fear, the deets are here. I'm going to compile everything you need to know (and plenty of twi-waffle that you can probably live without) into one mammoth blog post including a minute by minute account of what I plan to be doing from 9am on the 16th until we stumble, dazed and dazzled (and needing to change our TENA Lady pads) out of the Gold Class cinema on the 17th. Grab a cup of tea.... or a stiff drink. This could take a while!


Where the hell are we staying?

We (and by 'we' I mean Belinda... thanks Belinda!) have booked three rooms (each with three bedrooms, single beds have been requested) and one Penthouse apartment at:
Meriton Serviced Apartments,
97 Grafton Street Bondi Junction (between Grosvenor and Harkness)
02 8305 7600
Check in is at 2pm

Upon arrival, advise the staff that you are with the "Breaking Bondi" group so that they can direct you accordingly. I will provide them with our room allocations so that no one gets lost! Make sure, though, that you leave the room key with reception when you are coming and going so that your room buddies don't get locked out!


Who are my room buddies and do they snore? 
I have made sure that everyone has their very own Twi-Buddy in their room so that no one is left whimpering alone after what is certain to be one of the most thrilling events of our existence. Feathers people. We will see feathers!
The only Twi-chick flying solo is Rebecca. Bec is moving to Preston from Melbourne, shortly before Breaking Bondi, with her hubby and little girl. We should feel very privileged to have her along for the ride as she will be 34wks pregnant! Yes! We have a Breaking Bondi Mascot! Tess and Julie, I have popped Bec into your room so that she has a chance to meet you both, considering you will only be a suburb away from her new Sydney home!  I know you will take her under your wing!


Room 1:
Kylie
Colleen
Jessica
Erina
Cindy

Room 2:
Rachel
Sally
Erica
Kim
Sharon

Room 3:
Alison
Genevieve
Belinda
Tess
Julieanna 
Rebecca

Penthouse:
Carley
Fiona
Alison Greeley
Elizabeth
Joanne


Cost per person:

Those staying in a regular room will need to pay  $52 each upon check in, and Penthouse peeps will owe $119.00 each on check in.


What the hell is going on in that Penthouse??

In order for all 21 of us to party together we needed at least one large space to congregate in. I'm planning a party to end all parties little Twi-party of sorts to keep us entertained until we leave for the midnight session. So, join us in the penthouse anytime after 4pm for drinks, nibbles and mayhem. Twilight theme. Goes without saying, natch.

Dinner in the Penthouse will be take away Italian from Arthur's, just below us at Bondi Junction. I'll phone ahead the day before to let them know we'll be placing a big order, and post a proposed menu here on the Bitten blog. There will be plenty of room around the table, couch and patio for everyone to eat together. When you can, please let me know if you intend on being at the Penthouse for dinner, around 6:30-7pm. Thanks Twi-hunnies xo


What can I bring for the Penthouse party?
If you are planning to join us in the party room it would be great if you could bring drinkies or nibbles to share with the other Twi-chicks. If you like a drink, then maybe something to contribute to the punch bowl, or a softdrink if, for you, Oct-sober carries on till November. As far as food goes, some fruit for a platter, sweet treats or savoury bites would be great. Best to contact me first so there aren't too many double ups... and of course,
RED features highly on the list of food and drink requirements ;)

  


How do I get a "Breaking Bondi T-Shirt made?
Easy. Send me your tee, with your name and "Team" preference, together with $5.00 before mid October. I'll then iron on the transfer and have it ready for you to pick up at the apartments.
My address is: 5 Stutt Place, Sth Windsor 2756


There's T-shirts? I have been living under a rock haven't seen any !!!
I have mocked up several options for both Team Jacob and Team Edward and they have been posted willy nilly on facebook. I will post them here soon, with design numbers so that you can choose the one you like best. They are pretty freaking awesome if I do say so myself, so don't go wearing them when you are alone. Twi-fans will do some crazy shit to get their hands on some cool Twi merch! Thankfully we will be running in a pack during "Breaking Bondi"! Safety in numbers!


Party? Urgh! I'd rather shop! And I'm not travelling all that way to eat dinner in the Penthouse! I'll have no chance of running into a Bondi lifeguard if I'm 20 stories up!!!
Don't worry. Eating Italiano just because Bella did in Twilight, surrounded by as many Twi-themed objects that I can carry up 20 floors may not be for everyone! I understand! Want to hit the streets of Bondi and eat out? Go for it? Rather stay in your room relaxing in a bubble bath grabbing the first moments of peace you have managed to steal in 5 years? Be our guest. It's your precious time away, use it any way you wish! Just make sure you meet us at the cinemas by 11:30pm, or else I'll send the wolves out to hunt you down!


Carley's Itinerary - Pffft! She wishes she could be this organised!!!
Anyone who knows me will testify to the fact that I have Buckley's and None chance of sticking to this proposed timetable. But, for the love of all that's holy, I'm gonna try! I'm posting it here so that you will know where to find me,  whenever you arrive, or wish to be found! I'm mindful that everyone will be arriving at varying times throughout the day, arvo and evening. So, if I manage to stick to the schedule then those who enjoy crowds, or hate being alone, can find us and jump right in!


9am:         School drop off. Hi five self, turn up the volume and DRIVE, DRIVE, DRIVE!
10:30am:  Arrive at Bondi, park at Meriton. Act natural as I introduce myself and the Breaking Bondi
                 instructions to be left at counter. Catch bus to beach
12:30pm: Grab lunch somewhere on the main drag
1:30pm:   Catch bus back to apartments
2:00pm:   Check in
2:20pm:   Shower, hair, makeup, fangs, t-shirt
3:00pm:   Set up for Penthouse party
4:00pm:   Twi-fans arrive at Penthouse... mayhem ensues
6:30pm:    Order dinner
7:00pm :   Eat Dinner
8:30pm:    Chill out in front of the 55" screen and watch Eclipse (instead of at cinema).
10:30pm:  Freshen up for the big event
11:00pm:  Leave apartments and head to the cinema
11:45pm:  Have a silent moment to myself in the seats inside cinema.Mentally prepare for onslaught
                 of  hotness.
12:01:      Scream, Hyperventilate. Cry. Pee pants. Die. Twice. Come back to life. It's time!
3:00am:   Try to sleep. Fail. Sit up all night talking about the visual feast we just witnessed.
8:00am:   Wake, Dress, pack car, seek breakfast.
9:15am:   Check out and head to Cinema for the encore screening
10:00am:  Do it all again!!!!!


So, that's it for now Twi-folks. I'll post the shirt designs soon so you can start placing 'orders'.
If you have questions you can
a) Post them Here
b) Tweet them to @Bittenbytwi  with hashtag #BreakingBondi
 c) Text me at 0412 415 552

... till then, be safe xo
Carls xo

The Countdown Begins... Again!

Bless me, Carlisle, for I have sinned. It has been months and months since my last blog post. I have taken down the Twi-posters in my office. I no longer wear my Cullen Crest earrings in my second earring hole religiously. In short, I have allowed real life to get in the way of my Twi-life. One would be forgiven for thinking that I had moved on, but one couldn't be further from the truth. I've just been in hibernation, living through the winter of my Twi-soul and I'm ready now to embrace the thaw!
In fact, my life has resembled pages 85 to 92 in New Moon. Completely blank, save for a few exciting,  'bold type' events to punctuate my otherwise empty existence as the months have gone by.  Yes, mini-Edward is still my steadfast and ever loyal companion. But, if truth be told, I really have just been like Bella, sitting in her chair, month after month, staring out the window longingly, waiting for the return of that which I crave. The return of the only thing that will cure this aching heart.
That "thing" , of course, is the next Twilight Saga Movie release, and I am ready and waiting to run through the town square, straight through a freezing water fountain and into it's pale, sparkling arms.
Of course, I'm never alone in my struggles. This year, I have 22 other obsessed and desperately addicted souls walking this often misunderstood path with me. Together, we shall descend upon an unsuspecting town on November 16th for a two day event that will be nothing short of epic. Locals beware, here comes "Breaking Bondi"!

In the coming weeks this will be the place for my Twi-chicks to come for all the "Breaking Bondi" info. For now, I'm off to listen to my Breaking Dawn Audio book bed. Sweet dreams Twi-peeps!
Carley xo