I Ride the Wave And See What I've Become

Tonight I saw Ryan Star at Axis in Boston. I have to say, it was the most interesting crowd I've ever seen at a show.

Besides the crowd, he was probably the greatest performer I've ever seen. Just him and a keyboard and then just him and a guitar. Unbelievable.

I think all the talk of leaving my youth behind forced me to feel like a giddy 11yr old tonight. I will have a perma-grin for weeks. Maybe I'll even post a picture, just to have an excuse to flip out about him more.

I would also like to add that he is the funniest, kindest, best looking person I've ever seen close up. I could (and have been all night) gush forever. I've never met anyone so personable like he was. I hope that he comes back to Boston soon. Heck, I'd even consider making a night of it in NYC if he were playing there sometime. I love him though and believe it or not, he just bumped out John Mayer for the "perfect man" slot. I know this is a difficult pill to swallow, but you will be okay and you will understand at a later date.

A tip? Spelling a girl's name correctly on the first try is terribly underrated. Do your research and make her feel special.

xoxo
s

That's Not What Bill's Bar Looks Like on the Inside!

Last night I went to see the super jangle-poppy goodness of Okay Thursday (see to your left for a link) at FNX's New England Product night at Bill's Bar. Other bands played, but the only notable one to mention was The Channels. I hear the latter doesn't play many shows in the area and apparently (if last night was any indication) when they do they just tear the roof off. Amazing.

As posted in my previous post, I can feel my youth slipping away from me. It's sad. I've been in a weird mood because of it. Days that were filled up with going out and spontaneous happenings are now being replaced by baby showers and train schedules. I'm excited about the baby shower, but the train schedules...no.

Do you ever get to that point in your life when you realize you either need to take the step forward or just sit and wait for someone to just pick you up and carry you? I feel as if my foot is in the air, trying to take the step, but really my eyes are wandering in hopes that someone will stop me and say tell me it's better to wait.

I guess this means that I will have nothing to contribute soon. ha (not that I had much to begin with) My boring life will be no entertainment for you. I guess "I am looking for a dare to be great situation". I'll let you know when I find it. Maybe this is it.

Tip? Apparently only one person in this world (that i've found at least) finds the Halloween costume of "rape victim" amusing. I guess some people find it offensive or inappropriate. When putting together a costume for this year's festivities, don't steal my idea of going out as a "rape victim".

Oh, and don't blow away. Jeesh.

xoxo
soph

The Best Advice I've gotten in a while

So I was talking to a friend today and he spelled things out for me pretty honestly. Sometimes I think honesty is under rated. So I thought I would share.

Tip for today:

just remember that men like to hunt...we want to know your interested and we want to know we can get what we want from you...but if it becomes too easy after that we lose interest..so make sure he knows your into him and then back off...he will keep pursuing you

its not just space...if he thinks he has you and there isnt the possibility that anyone else has your eye..then he is going to relax and give up the chase....you should always have the chase..its what makes passion


So.....heres to passion.

Have a good night all.

XOXO.

-Miranda

Listen to the morning music, cursing the alarm you set

I'm officially a commuter. I will be taking a train into the "big city" from "the burbs" (though there is no tom hanks or corey feldman) to work every weekday.

This is exciting, but it means that my life outside of work will be precious time and not time to be wasted.

I just bought a lot of clothes and even new shoes for the new daily grind I'm facing. I bought heels. HEELS! People my height shouldn't wear heels. What was I thinking?!

I hate shopping for anything that isn't found in a grocery store and even that gets old sometimes. Clothes shopping eats away at my soul until there is nothing left and then shoe shopping comes in and fills the empty void with awfulness. I would maybe rather listen to Lou Bega's "Mambo #5" a few dozen times instead of having to shop...and that song sucks.

I'm looking forward to doing something with myself and hope to have as much of a social life as one can have. I'm going to miss the way I've spent my days this last month or so.

Goodbye youth. I'll see you around sometime.

I did see The Prestige the other night. I suggest you go see it as well.

Tip? Watch the Little Mermaid. That movie's awesome. "Kiss The Girl" and its "sha la la la la la"s really don't get enough credit, you poor unfortunate souls.

xoxo
Sophie

PS: How hot is that picture of Miranda's and my upper midsection? I know, right?

Ugly Betty

So I was in the car this morning listening to the radio (which I rarely do..) and I cant remember if I was listening to Kiss or Mix. But I heard this ad for this contest going on this weekend. Its called The Ugly Betty contest. They were suggesting that people email in pictures of their own "Ugly Bettys" and the finalists are competing this weekend at some local bar (I cant remember where)for some big prize.

Now call me crazy...but I think I would cry if someone nominated me for this. Prize or no prize.

Thoughts?? Comments??

XOXO.

-Miranda

30th Birthdays

So Sophie and I decided to make our 2nd joint appearance at a 30th birthday this season. Fun was had by all.

I've had a long day.. so I will make today's tip quite simple: If you're ever at a 30th birthday and there's a big bowl of liquid... drink the slut punch.

XOXO.

-Miranda

It's Been A Long Day.....I'm Gonna Blog About It

No one other than myself will realize I just ripped off a Cheyenne Kimball lyric. Who?
It's okay. No one even really knows her.

I've been awake for approx. 19.5 hours. That's a long day.

I went bowling tonight. Yup, BOWLING! It's a completely underrated sport.

Tip: Get some balls. Go bowling.

Double Tip (say what?!): Go see Scamper and Nada Surf on Saturday (10/21) at the Head of the Charles festival. All the info you need you can find at www.scamper.net

xoxo
soph-ay

Posts 2 Days in a row.. shocking I know.

So we received this comment on Sophie's Post:

Brad said...
...you mention marriage...here's a question for you. this blog seems, to some extent, to be dedicated to the search for love and the various pitfalls associated with it. with that in mind, is marriage your ultimate goal? is that something you aspire to? or is it more like "if i find the right person, it COULD be good"? just curious...

10:33 PM

I thought it warranted more than just a comment response.

I really like that question. And I too am going to respond to it personally.

Is marraige my ultimate goal? I dont know that I would put it that way, but yes.. I would like to get married someday. BUT only if its to someone I absolutely in love with and who makes me happy. I am definately not one of those girls who will freak out at say, 29, and get married just to say I am married. In fact, my own mother didnt get married until she was 39. Something to be said for waiting for the right person to come along. Shes been happily married for 20 something years now.

I also find this question particularly intriguing because I could be married at this point. I had a boyfriend of 2 1/2 years, and I ultimately broke it off. However, he had picked out a ring and planned to propose to me at graudation. It would have been very easy to fall into that, to get engaged at 21, married at 22. However, I knew that as much as we were good together that the time, he was not someone I could spend the rest of the life with. Which is a scary thought in itself. And it was the right choice.

I think a lot of people get caught up in the hype of saying they are married, saying they are engaged, throwing a big wedding. Look at how high the divorce rate is. Society definately doesnt help.

Anyway. Thats enough of my rant on this topic. Good question though.

Tip of the day: Come up with questions. It makes the blog a lot more interesting.

XOXO.

-Miranda

Will You Marry Me...?

What? You think I'm engaged?! No. Married? Maybe, depends on who you ask.

In all seriousness (or not), I went to see the movie "The Science of Sleep" last night. I must say, this movie was amazing. Visually, just strange and enchanting. If you don't mind the switching between French w/subtitles and English, it's a really funny script with a great little love story thrown in somewhere as well. I also have a new found respect for my mind. I also have a new found appreciation for the mornings I wake up with some sort of fond rememberance of what was going on in my head during the time that I was sleeping. Incredible movie. Go see it. I will tell you to see it in Dedham, MA (Community Theater, not the big corporate one). I will tell you this only because they serve beer at this theater. It's amazing. Every movie theater should do this.

Because I'm just going to turn my entries into little blurbs of things I think are awesome and you should check out (since my life is not interesting enough to keep up with this thing otherwise), I'm just going to dive right in.

Little Einsteins and The Doodlebops = Reasons to get up early and watch the Disney Channel. These shows are great and have amazing songs in them. I swear to you, 8am has never been more worth it. But Sophie, you ask, aren't these shows geared towards toddlers? Yes. This makes them even more awesome.

Okay, I'm not going to lie. I'm tired and don't feel like adding anything else to this.

Tip? Go see "The Science of Sleep" and let me know what you thought.

Have a good weekend, kids. See you around (doubtful).
xoxo
sophie

Wake Up Wake Up

Today was a bit of a slap in the face. A kick while I'm a bit down.

Okay, I'm lying. Things have been really alright for the most part. Today was simply a bump in the road.

After taking my car over to the place that my uncle has been going to for years to get an alignment done, I pick it up and hear "klunk klunk klunk" while braking. This was not there before. I brought it back and magically my rotors (first he said it was the brakes, then the rotors) are shot (!?!?!?)

I'm not a stupid girl, so I called my old mechanic (who used to do so much free work for me when I lived here) and he was totally booked, but told me to bring it to a buddy of his. He said that the tire place probably bent the tie rod (which I just had replaced about a year ago) while putting the tires back on.

Thanks guys! Just what a girl needs when she has stuff to do and has no job. :)

Luckily they are going to get going on it first thing in the AM, so my car should be back to me by the afternoon.

I hate cars. They are stupid. I think I hate tire people more.

Something I don't hate? This Song!!!
It's a catchy little ditty and I hope that you enjoy it. If you want it and the download time has expired, email us @ takeitfromus@gmail.com or IM us on AIM: takeitfromus

I'll hook you up.

My only tip is to listen to this song. It's gotten me through the last few months and I had quite frankly forgotten about it until this summer. So, thanks iTunes shuffle!

Enjoy your mid-week. Send me some smooth sailing vibes.
Oh, and hire me. I need a job.
xoxo
sophie