Boston Sports are Killing Me

The Celtics have been keeping me from reading my book club book and getting household chores done - like laundry (remember, I had to dabble in no pants). My book was recalled on me before I got past page 7 (mind you the story started on page 4).

Please do not get me started about how unfair the RECALL system is either. I tried to negotiate letting me have the book until this weekend. Nope someone else wanted it. The library sent me an email Monday morning, I was to return it no later than Wednesday afternoon. End of story. So not fair.

But, I had the book for about two, maybe 2.5, weeks and couldn't read it because I spent every other night watching a basketball game. Not only a basketball game, but games that went in multiple overtimes. Usually at a bar. I am not so good at reading after a night at a bar, especially when people are sending me drinks.

Now tonight, the Celtics couldn't put it away, so we have game 7 on Sunday (at noon. I am not a huge fan of noon time games, nor are those girls from mint julip as you may recall) and since we did not get the win, I have a need to watch the end of game 7 of the Bruins series. Oh, are you aware that the game went into overtime? I am. Not only that, but there is no shoot-off in professional hockey so we may be here for a while.

I wish I was a girl that didn't watch sports. That is a bold face lie. But I wish I could just turn away...

Classic case of judging book covers

On Sunday I met up with a friend of mine for some (window -- for me) shopping -- for her and dinner. At one point we found ourselves at Mint Julep which, in case you aren't familiar, is a small somewhat pricey boutique. The items they carry are beautiful, and if I earned more I would be down for a purchase here and there. Although I am considering contacting their ring lady to see if she could make something that would fit my crazy skinny fingers.

The two girls working the shop were wicked stylish and super trendy. We chatted a little while my friend was looking around and they seemed like nice girls. I quickly typecasted them as girls who shop. Then all of a sudden one checks her blackberry and says "ooooooooh, they lost". I hear this and perk up. What game are these girls following? I ask. I can't help myself -- I'm nosey. They let me know they are die hard Celtics fans. If it were up to them, they would have closed the store to watch the game. I was floored. But you know what, I get annoyed when my love-of-sports is questioned. I wanted to share this story to remind you, don't judge a book by its cover.

On a related note, I am currently laying on the futon eating my pineapple fried rice, sitting in some really gross workout clothes and watching the Celtics play the Bulls. I feel like such a fake Celtic's fan. I really only watch during the playoffs ... and only the night games. But I do love watching the sport.

I'm being jumpy in this post, I know this. But, I completely missed what team Noah had been drafted to after he finished at Florida. Turns out it was the Bulls. He was my mom's favorite when he was in college. ESPN.com just wrote a great article about him. After reading it, I would kind of want to meet him he sounds like a really nice guy.

Side note: could not find a picture of girl sports fans on google images...tried many different variations of the concept...nothing. type in girls shopping had my pick of TONS of images. just saying