MTV Awards

We had tickets to the 2009 MTV Australia Awards and it was definitely time for a girls weekend :) Beth, Amanda, Samantha, Mary Kathryn and I left for Sydney on Friday morning and headed to the hostel to get ready. How long does it take five gorgeous ladies to get ready for the red carpet? The answer is two hours. After hours of preparation, we made our way to Darling Harbour and found a nice restaurant on the pier. Ahhhmazing. What a view! Our previous trips to Sydney had never taken us to Darling Harbour - unfortunately. But, after some delicious dinner and a couple of bottles of wine, we were ready to head over to the Sydney Convention Center for the Red Carpet Pre-Show. Audrina Patridge from The Hills was the host and we caught a few photos of some stars making their way into the building. When it was time to start the show, we headed inside and inched our way towards the front. Pete Wentz hosted this year's event and his wife, Ashlee Simpson, surprised him by making an appearance! The Fray, Kings of Leon, Vanilla Ice, Sia and a few others performed. It was AWESOME to see The Fray!! We were hoping that maybe a few more celebrities would brace the stage. Oh well. Either way, we still had a great time. The show was over by 11 so we followed the crowd and ended up at a bar along the harbour called Cargo. It was an inside/outside bar and it was PACKED. For some reason or another, the fact that we attended the MTV Awards was merit enough for two free drink coupons. Solid deal. We mingled and before we knew it, the night was over.

On Saturday, we took a bus to Bondi Beach. You may have heard of it - it's known as one of Sydney's best beaches. That is the absolute truth. It was simply stunning. I'm pretty sure I would have no problem living near the beach for the rest of my life. I could have laid in the sun for hours, but we were on a schedule! We met Amanda's parents at a quaint pizza place on the harbor and, after inhaling pizza and gelato, headed back to Newcastle. Had an easy Saturday night, which included boxed wine and a late night grocery run for chips and salsa. Classic combination. 

My parents are finally here! They arrived at my doorstep around 5 p.m. tonight. It's so good to see them! I don't miss a lot from home, but I sure miss them. We had a nice dinner along the harbor and spent the rest of the evening looking through photos and telling stories. They seemed to thoroughly enjoy their time in Cairns. I was shocked to find that my mother actually let my father talk her into renting a motorcycle. I'm tellin' you - Australia has a way with people :)

Tomorrow we're heading to the beach - after we wake up for an early breakfast. We've got a few things planned for the next couple of days while they're here in Newcastle. On Thursday, we're heading for the great city of Sydney. We've got quite the agenda while we're there: Sydney Bridge Climb, harbor cruise, zoo, Opera House show, aquarium, beaches and shopping! Did I mention I'm glad to see them!?

Here's an FYI. Australia is ahead of the times when it comes to fashion. They're always a step ahead of the states. So, as a forewarning to all my girls back home, the 80's are making a comeback! Watch for it. And, yes, that includes parachute pants ... unfortunately.

I've got a busy schedule ahead of me and I am looking forward to writing about it along the way. I hope that my writing is portraying Australia as an amazing experience. I would highly recommend that everyone visits at least once in their lifetime. Here, you're given the opportunity to slow down and live a little. No one's in a hurry and there are no worries. Life is easy and life is good. 

I'll leave you with that. 

XOXO, Jennifer Lynn 

Glamorous and live at the MTV Australia Awards.