hey, hey hockeytown!

Thank goodness it is Thursday my friends. While most of you are excited that the weekend is quickly approaching, I myself am excited for the Stanley Cup Playoff events that will be taking place this evening. Can you guess why? Well here's a hint: I'll be the girl immersed into every tv tonight at Duffy's. Why the NHL would schedule the Bruins/Rangers game and the Red Wings/Blackhawks game pretty much at the same time tonight is beyond my comprehension, but nonetheless it's already driving me crazy and it isn't even noon yet.

So while I patiently wait for the afternoon to begin, let me just explain to you the severe post-grad problems I encountered yesterday. Can I just ask you this... have you ever been called by a potential employer to have them say you were too qualified for the position? Yeah, I hadn't either... until yesterday. Like anyone in my situation, trying to find a job that requires some level of competence after graduation is a little challenging; I've literally been applying everywhere one could apply besides a restaurant (it is the off season here in South Florida and all the Snow Birds have gone North again). But anyways, I go to this doctor's office, give them my resume and apply online. Then, later that afternoon I'm just ever so lucky to get a horrendous call from the HR manager (I'll spare you her name, but for this sake lets just call her Judy) that was almost worthy of getting a hangup from this girl. After answering the phone call I am almost immediately lashed out by Judy for A. being over qualified for the position B. for not giving her a "proper resume" (as if I have had any previous work being a doctor's office secretary) and for C. having the possibility of leaving the job if I do in fact find a Sport Marketing or Event Management position down here. She then proceeded to complain to me about how it was inappropriate for me to have even applied because this position has nothing to do with my degree. Obviously Judy, I know that. I'm just trying to pay the bills. To make things even between us, here's one back to ya Judy: you've officially made me rather eat dog crap than be your desk monkey if I was to accept the position. Me and my "super qualifications" will go be bored somewhere else for $12.00 an hour, you imbecile. And ending on that note, I'm going to put to use my "super qualifications" and talk to you about what has really been on my mind throughout this whole "trying to find employment" fiasco.

Hey, Hey Hockeytown! Can you believe that game on Monday night?! The third period of the game that night was without a doubt the best thing to happen to the Red Wings since 2009. Our 3-1 triumph showed that we are capable of much better skating, are almost unstoppable at full force, and proved our top players can step up when they need to. Also, how about Howard!! 40 saves that night only allowing in one goal! That's what I like to see. Our seventh seeded, underdog Red Wings, have taken control of this series; that is something that has never happened to my boys after having a lifetime of playoff appearances. Right now our team is winning and I can't say I expected them to be. We beat the two seeded Ducks, and now have an unexpected series lead against those despicable Blackhawks. And while I know it is far from over, it was a nice, uplifting reminder the other night of who the Red Wings really are. Tonight however, the Blackhawks can still stop the Red Wings during power play, but like I said earlier can't stop them while they're at full force; the Red Wings outscored Chicago 7-2 the past two games. As we host the Blackhawks in the Joe this evening, Chicago will be playing for blood as they try to even the series. But, as we Michiganders know... we can't surprise anyone when it comes down to it. We know how to win... and we know how to win a lot of big games.

The Red Wings aren't the only team on my mind tonight either. How about those B's, eh? The Bruins are on the brink of eliminating the Rangers in this series. And while the Bruins have the option to be a little more relaxed this evening, if they do come out at the Rangers full force New York is given little hope to pull off this win. The last game was close, but the Rangers themselves need to come out strong and skate like their season depends on it... because it in fact does. Overall in my opinion  things are looking a little grim for the Rangers given the way they have been playing and their series record; a win tonight could give New York some room to breathe, but if they fail to do so I hope you Beantown fans have your brooms out. I've got a sneaking suspicion that Boston will be sweeping Madison Square Garden tonight!