Back to Boxing

Last night, i took my cousin to a fight in Atlantic City, it wasn't a big fight, not even televised, but it was the kind of fight that made me remember why i love boxing. The main event featured a young fighter out of Philadelphia, Gabriel Rosado and he fought for a belt. not a major belt, but when you are up and coming a belt is a belt. The entire card was good and the crowd was full of real fight fans. My grandpa always said that you can tell how many real fight fans are in the crowd by how loud or low the cheer for the ring card girl is. it was low last night. All of the fighters on the card came to fight and left it all in the ring. It is nights like last night that make me love boxing as much as i do...

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills....

Ok, so anyone who knows me knows im OBSESSED with Bravo's Real Housewives franchise. These same people also know i have strong opinions, espically on theses ladies, so here they are, the Beverly Hills edition:

Kyle: I love her. I love her hair, her kids, her husband, but something about her. She just doesnt come off as housewives fame-whore material (i..e RHOA's Kim and NeNe, NYC's Jill) And why is she sooooo mean and deamanding to her sister? we get it, she older and you have to take care of her, but jesus, shes ur blood! Just do it!!

Lisa: LISA LISA LISA! she is my new kim! (i will alway love kim) Lisa easily takes the cake in this one. She holds no punches and really does what she wants and if you dont like it she can buy you and sell you in three seconds flat. And, how adorable is that dog giggy? I WANT HIM! She seems like a good mom, loving wife, and a fun person to be around! love her!

Adrienne: Another love love love! she is the most normal of the bunch (although she is possible the richest). Although, i dont understand the tinsel hair extensions....anyone else question this? she could probably buy someone to grow hair just for her, so why resort to dollar store holiday decor? just sayin. annway, it makes me sad that she doesnt get as much screen time as the others but i get it, she works. (in a fun way, not in the Vicki Gunvalson "I WORK" way.) Although, i do sense that her "love tank" (thanks for that jem Vick) is running on fumes.

Camille: HOLY SHIT BALLS! Wow, and i thought Kelly B was bad. can any one say psycho? First of all how self-obsessed do you have to be to use a surrogate to have children. and isnt it obvious that Kelsey wants nothing to do with you?  Im over her and her paying people to hang out with her and praise.

Taylor: the lips! sooooo many things wrong besides that. "he's a good business partner" seriously, THAT IS YOUR HUSBAND!!!!!  ok i cant. im done.

Kim: i feel bad for her and her situations....so im not gonna touch that one.

Things That are Pissing me off today

• How incredibly cranky my boss is. Seriously, i went out last night, im tired, and running on 3 hours sleep, so no, i dont care how many times your wife has called you about life insurance for your little brats or how smart said brats are. If theyre that smart why dont they tell you to go to bed earlier?

• When the people at the drive thru dunkin donuts repeat your order to you three times and still manage to mess it up. Seriously, do i have to spell it out? L-A-R-G-E-G-I-N-G-E-R-B-R-E-A-D-C-O-F-F-E-E-W-I-T-H-C-R-E-A-M-A-N-D-O-N-E-S-P-L-E-N-D-A.kthanksbye!

• Everytime the company buys lunch its from the shittiest pizza place in all of New Jersey and possibly the world. i mean, seriously, we live in one of the best pizza states in the country and this is the shit you give us?

• Why everytime i see a certain person they act like we've never met and ask a million of the same questions? Bish, you know me!

Why Boxing is My True Love

When I am sad, I think of things to cheer me up. i go to my "happy place" (as the therapists are calling it these days). Many might think that my happy place is the sale rack at Nordstrom or a free drink day at starbucks, or even on the 50 yard line at the Jets game, but no. It is not any of these. My happy place is sitting ringside watching a fight.

Growing up, Boxing was a huge part of my life. My grandfather was a fighter back in his day and is in the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame (Max "Mickey Valenti" Rabinowitz). We spent many a night at the fights and watching them at home.

Once my Grandfather passed away, boxing slipped out of my life for a little while. Until my father decided to take me to a fight. It was a small fight, in the Paterson Highschool Gymnasium. Not a huge card, but was locally promoted and featured local fighters, always a plus. We had the best time.

Not long after that i started going to tons of fights, sometimes three in a week! it was one of the best times in my life. Over the course of this time i became friends with some up and coming fighters who are now main event and co-mains...even fighting for titles!

To me, it is not just these things that makes boxing my true love. It is the understanding and education that is require to truly understand the fight, the heart and will of the fighters that get in the ring and sacrifice everything, and that when i am watching a fight i am in my own little world. I am in my Happy place.

Thanksgiving is here!

This morning i was reading the NYTimes and i came across a post asking readers to tell their stories of their worst thanksgivings. There are some funnies, but also some real heartbreakers.

I did have some rough ones growing up, but i would like to keep this positive, so i wont share those,
however, i do wish everyone a happy and safe thanksgiving!

Tis the Season!

So, its holiday time! for most of us that means spending time with family. For me, it means travel!
I have a huge family, so i am all over the place for the holidays, but my favorite is Thanksgiving, because i get to visit the best city in the country, Boston!!
So, Ive complied a list of my  favorite things to do while visiting Boston.

Any one who knows me knows that i love love love the Celtics! So if I am in Boston during basketball season, i love to catch  a Celtics game!

When I lived in Boston, i lived closest to the Copley Square T stop. It is a great few blocks to walk around and hang out in! It is also one of the more beautiful parts of Boston. It is also home to many churches, some of which offer tours, Even if you are not religious, i recommend these. They are some of the most beautiful sights in Boston.

How can someone love Boston and not love the Red Sox? I absolutely think that one of the most fun things to do in Bean town is go to a game at Fenway Park. Have a Hot Dog and a Beer, and whatever you do, DON'T root for the Yankees.

If the weather allows, I love to go for a walk in the Boston Public Gardens. It is really beautiful, all year round, but i have a fondness for it in the spring and early fall.

Maybe it's just a sentimental habit but i love to walk past the building i lived in. it will always hold a place in my heart. (Yes this is the actual building, i pulled a picture off of the schools website)

Paparazzi is my absolute FAVORITE restaurant in Boston. It is located right in Copley square and i love the atmosphere! It is so good, and makes even a jersey girl like me feel uptown and sophisticated!

Who doesn't love a good pastry?! If your like me and love good desert, be sure to stop by Mike's Pastry in the north end! By far the best canoli in Boston!

What are your holiday plans? What is your Favorite city? Share!

It's Offical, Im Losing It.

So this morning i woke up, did my hair, makeup, got dressed....i decided since i was running a little early to make myself some toast for breakfast. So i did, and put some nutella on it for a little morning sweetness. i wrapped it in foil and left the house for work. No, i did not for get it. However, when i got to work, i thought i had left it in my car. so i walked across two warehouses (with no heat on!) and a rather large parking lot to my car to retrive the toast. was it there? NO! after searching my office for at least ten minutes, i found it!!!!

In my jacket pocket....

It's Official.I'm losing it!