They Shit Err Shoot...They Score?!

Picture this...Sicily..1947... (IF ANYONE JUST GOT THAT REFERENCE - YOU'RE AS STRANGE AS I AM)

OK, seriously now - I'd been out all day wasting my hours at the local court house, attempting to fight the fact that my driver's license was arbitrarily suspended without notice (supposedly I didn't pay a traffic ticket fine (3 to be exact) and they decided to notify me BY MAIL that my license was suspended) - anyhoo...while I'm out fighting for justice (I won) the beloved hockey team in our local 'burg, the RICHEST TEAM IN THE NHL, THE FORBES-RANKED NUMBER 1 NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY TEAM IN TERMS OF REVENUE GENERATION, THE "WE-HAVEN'T-WON-A-STANLEY-CUP-IN-FORTY-YEARS-BUT-IT'S-OK-BECAUSE-OUR-BEER-IS-ONLY-$13.00-HOCKEY TEAM, THE REBUILDING, THE RE-BUDDING, THE ENVIABLE, THE DESIRABLE, THE DESPERATE, THE BELOVED TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS.... they're GIVING AWAY FREE TICKETS TO A HOCKEY GAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stop the presses!! Nay, fire 'em up!!! Them sunombitches done gone ca-raaayyyyy-zeeeeee!!!!

Here's the part that's really interesting - the Leafs claim they're doing this so that they can get a newer, fresher, louder crowd than average - a la Toronto FC dynamic happening over at BMO Field down the road - so, where's the interesting bit??

THE GENIUSES AT MLSE ARE OFFERING THEIR SEASON-SEAT HOLDERS, THE NOT-SO-LOUD-NOT-SO-NEW-NOT-SO-FRESH-NOT -SO-AVERAGE-VERY CURRENT CROWD...THESE DOUCHES (present Douches whom I know and have actually taken me to see a Leafs game on their own account, excluded of course and by "Douches" I just mean you, my beloved and loyal friend(s)) THEY GET FIRST CRACK AT THE FREE TICKETS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, um...just who?? WHOOO?????? WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO THE HECK ELSE IS THERE TO QUALIFY FOR FREEBIES??? AND ITS PRE-SEASON AT THAT DONTCHA KNOW!!!!!

Coca-Cola to the rescue!!! The big bad boys at Coke are "sponsoring" the game - so MLSE still gets their share o' the shekels, the rich still fork over season ticket costs, and get a FREEBIE thrown in there for good measure (someones gotta come up with a way to cover up the future stink emanating from the ice surface below this year - "hey, sure we're only 14-56 but, hey, c'mon Sal, we did give you AN EXTRA PRE-SEASON GAME FOR FREE!!!!!" ya, that'll keep 'em quiet!!!

Kudos though, Kudos all around to the brainiacs at MLSE's marketing department - how to cover up for the fact that this team will most likely fail (brutally so) to compete for a post-season spot, how well they can cover up for the fact that their LOYAL TEAM CAPTAIN OF 9 PLUS SEASONS (and 4 non-Captain years give or take) IS PROBABLY JUMPING SHIP (OR BEING THROWN OVERBOARD DEPENDING ON HOW YOU LOOK AT IT), ohhh, how genius of them to bring in a 41 year old past time hero (I still love ya Cujo) and sprinkle some mass media on an 18-year old defenceman, that, let's face it half of us never even freakin' heard of yet we're already buying the hype that this kid's the next great NEXT GREAT ONE that's going to be our saviour - he's fuckin' 18 years old give the kid a break - he can't even buy himself the champagne that you're planning on dousing him with at the parade at Yonge and Carlton!!!!!!!!!

Free tickets. Harrumph! Bah Humbug! Nay!




























So, um, how do I get a pair??
(stupid loyal-ass Leafs fans...this is why we'll NEVER win a cup again)


Done.
Peace.

EM
(Go Leafs Go!!!)

Things I could do without...

There are times in my life where I get frustrated - no big deal, afterall, we all get a lil' frustrated every now and again, right?

What helps my moments to stand out are the fact that, well, its happening to me. Selfish? Perhaps.

Where am I going with this you ask...or you don't ask?! I'll tell you.

Today, or technically, yesterday, I got it in me to flip around my bedroom set in my "huge room". As things currently stand, I've no space. The furniture is simply too large for the room and there's certainly nothing masterful about this Master Bedroom that the builder set forth in his fucked up sketch he called "building plan".

Anyways, up until a few hours ago, I was only able to fit my bed and two night tables - the dresser and armoire had to be placed strategically in shite places in the rest of the condo - tonight, I've managed to fir the dresser in (rather nicely) - the bed faces a new direction - North -and the LCD TV is awkwardly positioned (temporarily) on the dresser and I've had to sacrifice the convenience of having "side night tables" for simply "night tables, which are located within the confines of the bedroom". The armoire, however, remains apart from its friends. Alone. Solitary. At war with itself - or maybe not, seeing as how its bloody inanimate, nonetheless - there's less of my wardrobe in the corridors than there was yesterday!!!

This all however, came at a large price - y'see in order to facilitate the restructuring, I had to enlist the help of my dad. My father is fantastic...the problem is when we have to do manual labour of some sort together - he turns into this barking man, shouting at me if I fail to read his mind EXACTLY at the right time and place as would be required of me. My mother, ever so helpful enjoys standing around, pointing and "directing". Me, its my room, hell, its my OWN PLACE...do I get a say as to where I want things?? Fuck no.

These, my friends, are just examples, mere tips of icebergs, large floating icebergs of frustration, that I, Ellie Miron, could certainly do without...

Done...for now.

Peace.

EM

150!!!

Taking a cue from Dave, I've decided to title this particularly overdue post 150 - as it is my 150th posting online. Its a nice round number, and I think an impressive feat, considering I don't blog regularly.

I miss the idea of blogging. I have neglected it far too long and I know I've said that in the past, and I know that I know, that I've said that in the past...the thing is, for those of you who blog, and for those of you who don't - its hard work.

Not only are you thinking of something creative to say (on those occasions where you can't readily provide good fodder for readers) but you've got to put SOME effort into how it comes across - are you going to include a photo? if so...which one? where will it best suit the posting....EDITING...its annoying.

So where have I been since my last posting? What have I been up to? All good and routine questions...

Allow me to elaborate, explain and/or expand:

Firstly, I'm formally back from the other side of the ocean, England and all her glory was a wonderful place to live, and though I probably could have withstood a few more months of beautiful grey skies and glorious rain - I opted to come home early and begin the Quest for the Holy Job. I took immense pleasure in my travels of Europe and there's plenty more to see and do, however I so admire and in fact am enamoured with the feeling of being home, in the company of my family and friends.

I shall soon be a proper bachelor for approximately a few weeks as the renovations at Chateau Miron (the elder Miron clan) will have come to a close by the 25th of this the 7th month of the Year 2008...(so biblical of me) and they'll have retreated to their new place of permanence, and so that finally I can host me a BBQ without having to "kick 'em out for a few hours" amongst other future habits I intend to partake in around the home (the others being namely playing Playstation 3 - ROCKBAND and watching TV without having to go into the other room for privacy) - this of course, all ends upon the moving in of a future roommate (which, may or may not happen as early as August 5th).

Anyways, other than that, not too much has happened.

Life, shouldn't be flagrant - the rooftop to the basement...the last of the rockstars, when hip-hop drove the big cars...in the time when new media was the big idea...a random U2 line thrown in for good measure.

Oh, and let me take this opportunity to give a "shout out" to a few people who are well deserving of such a "street" thing for me to do:

A massive and warm welcome into the world (and now onto the Internet) to two new ladies in my life (in no particular order, other than in which they were received onto planet Earth) - Lauren Allie Lipman and Addison Brooke DeBora!!!! Their parents, tired, and proud, but mostly tired...they talk of nothing else other than you two goobers, oh and baby strollers and nappy-naps and where to get a good family-friendly meal - domestication has outdone them all...but....you two gorgeous girls are very much worth the change in conversation - plus, at least we don't have to focus on them making fun of me, but rather on how cute you babies are...so...thanks!!!!

I love you both very much - and your parents too!!

Congrats and Big Ups/Mazels to Udi and Nathalie Sela on their recent marriage - its about freakin' time!!!!

Mazel n' Good Things to Rael Levy and Edith Buzaglo on their recent agreement to begin to share the rest of their lives formally, together, forever n' ever...for she is now his betrothed-to-be and he is her handbag-holder-for-life-and-honey-does-this-make-me-look-fat-judgererr forever n' ever...may his pain be swift, silent and filled with great romantic escapades - this is my shite way of saying Mazel Tov on getting engaged.

To Adrijana and Stephen Malka- newlyweds - please, don't get out of bed at all in the Mayan Riv...seriously, if I see pics I'll know the honeymoon was...less than expected - only kidding guys...and seriously I was honoured to attend your wedding - looking forward to seeing some embarrassing moments on your wedding video/DVD/blu-ray whatever they're putting it out on these days!!

Alisa Cohen and Neil Patel - I have to say, way back when I saw these two in high school with the googly eyes and the gaga-stares....I never would have pictured the day that 'ol pukey - c'mon you GOTTA remember that one mate -would have realized what a great catch Ms. Cohen is/was/always will be - and decided to plant a rock the size of Mt. Rushmore on her hand - we're gonna miss you in Michigan guys...so c'mon open up a few Quizno's around here...Marty makes a mean sub!!! (found a way to get to you LEVS). Mazel Tov.

Congrats to Gabe Hackman for realizing that its about time to stop going to CAMP - Mr. Watterworth -the jury awaits your future decision.

Welcome Home to Cliff Fletcher and Cito Gaston - boys, don't go fuckin' shit up like you did the first time 'round. I'm just sayin'...

The infamous Ilya "Tavarish" Kachko - bonne chance mon ami a vos voyage aux France est votre etudes pour obtainier le grand title du MBA!!! - Translation from my crap french - the Kid's movin' to the outskirts of Paris to become a world-famous banker extraordinaire and is pursuing an MBA degree - and will no doubt succeed in his endeavours - though I'm rather keen to hear about Asia and its nooks and crannies upon your impending return...Toronto's going to be slightly different next year my man...so this is a preemptive shout out of best luck and warm wishes from your friend - Miron.

And to Mr. Martin Levy...for you good sir, many thanks for much entertainment thus far - the Summer of '08 is going to be a good one...let's get our drink on - only, you're STILL not mixing my drinks!!!

OK, I think that's about enough for now...time to roll up into some sleep!!

OH - I did get a MacBook - Damn, these things are fun...

OK...more to come, soon enough!!

Done.
Peace.

EM.