Winter is Finally Here--Brrrr

Hey-

So I figured it was finally time to get my act together and put up a new post. I was lucky enough to see Sophie 3 times in the past week, both at the Kay show, Hot Stove and at my soiree.

I wish I had something happier to post about but I wanted to take a few minutes to rant about one of my few loves that always seems to lead to heartbreak: The Boston Celtics.

So far I've been to 6 games this season, of the 6, they have won 0. However, they are 12-22 the rest of the time, so I don't start pointing any fingers yet :) Last night marked the 8th straight loss for the Celts...the only team it seems with a longer losing record is Philly at 12 games...but they are the only ones behind us in the division, so that doesnt help soothe my spirits much.

Its not the losses that bother me per say.. I mean.. yes.. it sucks that they lose...but its HOW they lose. It always seems to be a heartbreaker recently. Take last night. They were down by over 20 points last night, and with 8 seconds left, they were within a basket. They were within 3 with a few minutes left, and I blinked and it was back to almost 7. They repeatedly get your hopes up, and then they crush them, seemingly without fail.

I know there are lots of things that could explain this and its a laundry list of things and we could start anywhere... injuries.. inexperience... etc etc etc. However, I have been very impressed with Al Jefferson and Delonte West lately. If I am not mistaken, in both Friday and last nights game, each had 25 points, and Big Al had a Double-Double in both. Gomes had a solid 20 points last night too. So think about how this could be playing out if Szczerbiak, Pierce and Allen were healthy too. Then, the Celtics would be all over the airwaves. I think a lot of this comes down to coaching. I have not been a fan of Doc at all this season. I respect him, and think he could be an effective coach in a different enviroment, but I still maintain that he is not the coach for the Celts right now. They need someone to get in and light their fire. And I dont see Doc being the one to do that.

I guess time will tell. The all star game is Feb 18th. The starting line ups are going to be announced Thursday. Things are looking pretty grim. But... things have to turn around at some point... and I'm hoping its sooner than later.

Thats all for now.

XOXO.

-Miranda

Would You Want To Know?

I was just editing some photos from this year's Hot Stove Cool Music event, and had the TV on in the background. I put on the movie If Only on ABC Family. The movie itself was horrible. It's that lame, cheesy, a million takes per line before they got it to look less scripted type of movie. I, of course, was in tears by the end of it. Why? Well, before I explain, I have a question for you (you being, me asking myself a question).

If you could find out how and when you were going to die, would you take that knowledge? What would you do with your last day if you knew it was coming? Would you tell anyone? Who would be the one person that you'd want to see, hug, kiss? Is there anyone you'd want to explain anything to that for whatever reason, you never told them?

And even more thought provoking:

If one of your friends told you that they found out that this was their last day alive, how would you react? What if it was someone you didn't know very well? Would you do anything different? Would you try to save them?

This movie made me wish that I had the courage to explain to people what they mean to me and what they've done to make me a better or worse person. I wish even more that doing things like that were more acceptable and less laughable. I wish it wasn't so uncomfortable for all involved to be more open and honest and heartfelt.

I wonder if there will ever be a time that conversations like that will be taken to heart and not made fun of.

One can only hope.

Oh, party at Miranda's tonight. I'm hoping to make it out. See you all there.
xoxo
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Home Movies are Pricless

Hey folks. Happy New Year!

I have had the pleasure of seeing Sophie twice this week. Once at TT the Bears where the lovely Kay Hanley was playing and the other at Hot Stove Cool Music this past Sunday.

So the other day on ebay I tried to buy an old video tape convertor. The kind where you put the Video 8 tapes into and then could play it in your VCR. I thought I had it all set, but of course once it arrived.. no such luck. I did however manage to dig up the old video camera and some tapes. And let me tell you....I was a special child. I still have a bunch of tapes to go, but tonight I found one from an old family vacation to Williamsburg in 1995. The shots are absolutely priceless. I have these oversized jean shorts on.. pulled up uber high..HUGE sunglasses (but not the hip kind, a purple shirt tied in the middle with a MASSIVE scrunchie, and a neon fanny pack. Oh.. and did I mention my hair was tied in pigtails with 2 scrunchies that had bows on them. If I knew how to take a still shot of the video I would post it, but alas I dont know how.

How was everyone's new years? Any good resolutions for 2007?

Todays tip is a little random..but heartfelt none the less:

Take the time to send someone a thank you card. Even if its for something mundane.. or just to let them know that you appreciate their friendship. Such a small gesture can seems silly, but means more then you know to the receipient.

XOXO.

-Miranda