In a telescope lens

That's good!

The Red Sox got Stephen Drew, JD Drew's little brother! JD played for the Red Sox for a long time. It's good to have a Drew back on the team again.

Ah, okay. Yep, the 20th!

I know! They're such idiots!! If we didn't have any guns, no one would get shot! The solution to too many guns is NOT more guns!!! Ugh! People are absolutely disgusting.

It's terrible. So, so terrible. I'm gonna be hugging my little nieces, nephews and cousins very tightly this holiday.

Ugh.

I just.

I can't either.

It's horrible. How someone could do that... this country's politicians is part of the reason why those children are dead. These fucking shootings happen constantly now and we just let it happen. We need gun control, and we needed it after Columbine, and Aurora, and Fort Hood, and the Oregon shooting.


I really have no faith left in humanity, I really don't.

I know. Ruben Amaro's a lucky son of a bitch. You know he got MORE pitchers? Granted, we do need a few good middle-inning guys in the bullpen but I think the lack of offense is a bigger problem. You can't win a World Series when you score 2 or less runs a game, even if the pitching is fantastic.


Aw, really? I wish I'd heard about that before I planned my trip. Ah well, maybe another time! And always consider driving, it really isn't as far as it feels. And it's a nice drive. Just make sure you don't go through New York City. !!


Yay! I'm sure it feels good to be back. I'm so excited to leave for Boston in a few days.

I used to do that! I'd buy the two, put the other one in the fridge until the next day. Then I'd nuke it the next morning, and it'd be Starbucks two days in a row.

Now I just give the other one to Brian.


I know. You and I know more about baseball than he does. I wish I could make millions for sitting on my ass.


Good! Yes, a few days of nothing is exactly why Brian and I are leaving early for Boston. We'll hang out, eat Boston Cream Pies and relax. Then comes family and all the craziness. P!!!

So when do you head back home?

Congratulationssss!!!! Go out and get some Starbucks or something to treat yourself, you certainly deserve it!!

Haha that used to happen to me ALL the time. Not just during finals week. If I really didn't want to go to class I'd wake up feeling like I have the bird flu or something. Then at the end of the day you feel absolutely fantastic. !!!! I'm so proud of you!!! Now you can sit back, relax, and enjoy break!


It was awesome!


Haha, he got his job because daddy got him the job. Ruben Amaro Sr played shortstop for the Phillies. That's why. Not because he has any talent or anything. Amaro Jr doesn't even play baseball.

The Red Sox got Ryan Dempster! I'm excited about that.


Haha, you should be! Drink lots of hot chocolate, lots watch of Christmas movies and such. The best time of the year (tied with Opening Day) is JUST around the corner!

But I have homework for you! Start Homeland and/or The Walking Dead!!

I know. They seem to think that if they spend more on mediocre players, they'll somehow play better. That simply does not work. And oh my god, someone tell Rueben Amaro that pitching does NOT make a team. And most of our pitchers are wearing out now anyway, and they take up like 2/3 of the salary budget.

It always sucks to see players go, but they wear out so quickly. Every team should look almost completely different ever 5 to 7 years. That's just baseball.


It's the best! !!

No no no, don't apologize! You ever feel like you need to talk about anything at all, know you can come to me.


Aww, I'm sure you did fine! Like I said, once this week's over everything will be much better. !!

I'm excited for the 12/12/12 concert tonight!


That's true! I still want some snow, though.


Yes! I'm excited.


Hah, Sufjan's far from normal and it's why I love him. I'm sure he'll be back in Philly for his next album, so you can catch him then! I can't wait for my show, though.

I wrote a ton.

Awww, hun! Sounds like you're super stressed! That really sucks! I know the feeling, when you just hit that wall. You feel like you just simply can't do this anymore, even if someone had a gun to your head and told you to keep writing, you'd tell them to just pull the trigger. And fighting that feeling is next to impossible! Just try to take everything one at a time so you don't get too overwhelmed. I know it's easier said than done. But you're almost there, after this week you'll be so relieved. Good luck with it all, and let me know how everything goes. !!!

Yeah, I feel like if they keep making solid trades and switch things up this season, they could have a shot at turning things around next year. If they keep mostly the same stinking lineup they're just gonna pick up where they left off. I miss baseball, too! I want snow, and I want the Christmas-y time but I also want baseball again. I've been watching the Australian Baseball League but, it just isn't the same. I love the feeling when Opening Day finally comes 'round.

I'm so excited for Sunday. !!!


Haha, good! This warm weather's bringing back all the stupid bugs again, too. Can we just have snow? Like, right now? Before I murder someone?


Haha, it's gonna be jam packed. But it'll be nice to see everyone again. My family is spread all over the world, so the holidays are basically the only time we're all in one city. And I am SO excited to hang around Boston again.

Thanks!! I'm SO excited! I've never seen Sufjan before and I'm hearing great things about his Christmas show. He's so wonderful. I can't wait. !