It’s time for an update! First though, let me say that I’m really sorry I’ve been neglecting my Flackrabbit reporting duties. I realize that if you don’t know about Picalicious, or if we don’t stalk each other on Facebook or follow each other on Twitter, you might not be aware of how much I TOTALLY love DC.

So let me tell you: I TOTALLY love DC.

Over the past three weeks, lots of great stuff has happened for Team Newman; sure, it’s scary – just picking your life up and moving – but it continues to feel right. Everything that we have been stressing or fretting over keeps working itself out. It truly is a blessing.

Things I’ve been meaning to do for years, I’m doing. Like changing banks. There is no US Bank here in DC, so I’ve switched to SunTrust. Let me just say that I’m really, really enjoying their customer service and user-friendly website. I highly recommend them. I even earn interest on my checking account.

I’m really loving my gig. Again, I won’t be going into detail about it on this blog, but I keep pinching myself. I’m very blessed to have this opportunity and I love the pressure that comes with knowing they really took a chance on me, so I’ve gotta deliver. That may sound odd, but I dig it.

Dave moved up last week – and he loves it here. I’m so blessed to have him. He moved his whole life and business up here for me; I don’t know how I’ll ever repay him for that. Thanks, baby! In related news: Dave did Karaoke last week and I have proof! Just had to share.

Georgia is settling in well; of course, she’s got Dave, so she’s got that going for her, which is nice.  However, we are confused about why she’s starting to act like a real dog now. Exhibit A: she lays on the floor at your feet. That’s just weird.  We think the wall-to-wall carpet – that I hate -  is very empowering to her.

We continue to walk around awe-struck that we actually live here. We can walk out of our apartment and buy produce at the farmer’s market, or buy a bottle of wine at the little place across the street, or take the metro to the zoo, or just mosey across Pennsylvania Ave and hear free jazz in the sculpture garden. All without a car.

In other news:

• Team Newman is sad to report that Rebecca is leaving us right when we got here. We are uber happy for her and her fabulous new job in Dallas – but we are sooooooo sad to see her go! Be sure to check Picalicious on Sunday for pics of her going away party.
• Team Newman is happy to report that we have not been completely lost in the city yet, nor have we felt unsafe. You folks seem to be particularly curious about the latter half of that statement. We feel fine here! Swear!
• Team Newman feels obligated to report that it rains a lot here. Like all the time. We’ll be purchasing trench coats in the neat future.

And finally, don’t forget to pick up the June issue of Her Nashville! This month, Chic Geek answers some for your frequently asked questions – check it out!

For those of you pining away after Picalicious (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2008) head on over to Newmanchu! Dave’s photo-a-day site where you can find fabulous shots like this:

Disclaimer! He’s not taking these photos every day like we did on Picalicious, he’s just POSTING everyday. And to be honest, he didn’t take this one … but it was with his camera!

He did take this bean photo though:

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The image of this photo Dave took while on his big Chinese adventure (last March) often pops into my head for no good reason and it makes me smile. I have no clue why I love it so, but it’s my favorite photo from his week abroad and I’d like for you to see it:

It’s by no means what he’d call his best China pic – but it’s my fav anyway!

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1. Why don???t people pick up after their dog???s poop? It’s not hard. You can even re-purpose your Kroger bags by doing it. So it’s good for the environment-ish. Whatever. If you don’t pick up your dog’s poop you are a crappy neighbor.

2. Why do morons egg people???s cars? See here. If I find out who you are I’m pressing charges, frat-tastic drunk dude. Just say’n.

3. Why do parents leave their babies in the car ???for a couple of minutes??? and why are they surprised when they come back four hours later and the police want to arrest them and their neighbors want to stone them? It’s not okay people. Not for 5 minutes, nor 30 minutes and CERTAINLY not while you make a little mall run.

4. Why does my dog Georgia think my husband Dave is a dog? So in love, those two.

5. What kind of PR person says out loud, in front of her client, ???Well, all media hates good news. They only want BAD news and you don???t have that???? This is really a topic worthy of it’s own blog post, but let me just say that if you are in public relations and you truly believe ALL MEDIA HATES good news you should find another day job. Just my two cents there.

6. Why do I  let others bad moods and outbursts get to me and completely ruin my day? I’ve really got to buck up and block it out. (sigh). Maybe I’ll add that to my New Year’s resolution list.

7. Why do I tilt my head to the right when I type? This one is just weird. I’m left-handed, so why do I always tilt my head to the right when I type. Maybe he’s correct!