I’m Miranda, one of the most annoying but gorgeous people to walk this Earth. This blog is a mix of food talk, Real Housewives thoughts and naturally, unsolicited life updates. Truly a nightmare of a diary. Some say, “so daunting, it’s haunting.’’ Anyhoot, welcome to Valuable Information.
I’m pretty numb from writing half-ass cover letters and haphazardly LinkedIn Easy Applying to jobs that I would hate. So, I thought resurrecting this blog in the wake of the unavoidable WGA/SAG strikes would be a better investment of my time. Two months, three weeks and two day of funemployment for me thus far. Studio greed is just absurd — I actually don’t even want to talk about it anymore.
PIVOTING TO LIGHTER THINGS!!!!
Here’s A List of Shit That Made Me Happy Recently:
- The premiere of RHONY S14. Honestly, the savage in me has been salivating for new lite-drama. Special thanks to the new cast, refreshing story lines and of course, Andy Cohen for delivering the juiciness. Episode 1 is a great high-level intro to the new crew’s delusion. Pero, real quick: (This first episode is so rejuvenating compared to the exhausting family dramas of RHONJ and RHOBH. Recent RHOP plots were midiana because they were either painfully manufactured or 1st Team All American Silly Billy. RHOA was entertaining….and RHOSLC briefly carried. To be honest, I haven’t checked in on RHOC but I hear Ms. Tamra is activated so that will soon change.) Back to me point, the new Big Apple cast immediately dives into the cheesy drama about who allegedly hates cheese, Catch’s exponential tacky factor and the betrayal of a Casa Cipriani IG post. Listen, we all know Housewifery is a balanced cocktail of confidence, swagger and delusion and I fear the ladies chewed. Don’t want to speak too soon though. Watching this space!!!!
- These pancakes from Chez Ma Tante in Greenpoint. Look at them. A handsome stack of syrupy fluff and crunch. They glistened. Further explanation isn’t really necessary. Honorable mention: The falafel. I would definitely snag a brunch reservation if in the area.
- Finally got a physical BK library card. Disappointed in myself for not obtaining it sooner but we’re here now! I told myself that I’d run through my unread books (that I already own) like the Tomb Raider, delaying my need for an actual library card. However, the ‘The Book of Hov’, a new exhibit celebrating Jay-Z’s career in BPL, got my ass down there immediately. I even received a limited edition Jay-Z library card. There’s a variety of album covers as collectible cards. I’m going to put this one in a shadow box frame, hang it up and potentially collect more. *Since we gotta be here, life is but a beach chair…* Anyhoot, I picked up My Darkest Prayer by S.A Cosby. It’s a Southern noir crime fiction. The author’s latest, All The Sinners Bleed, was recently reviewed by Stephen King for the NYT. Apparently, it goes bonkers. Excited to eventually check it out with my new library card.
- Mike and I made this super simple, sweet Summer treat. It requires just a few ingredients. 1.) Make homemade whipped cream (In a chilled bowl, with a chilled whisk, add heavy whipping cream, some powdered sugar and a lil vanilla extract – whip to stiffish peaks) 2.) Microplane a frozen orange atop the fresh whipped cream. 3.) Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on top of your citrus dairy mountain. 4.) Sprinkle a likkle Maldon flaky salt. There are zero measurements involved because that’s up to your heart’s desire. You’re good to go. Sometimes, when we craft a treat this delicious, it feels like I should fork over a minimum of $54 to SOMEBODY. Thankfully, that is not required.
And scene! I think that about concludes the happiness shoutouts. Incredibly honorable brilliant mentions: my first Boiler Room experience at The Brooklyn Mirage, checking out Brandon Wardell’s latest hour at The Bell House, seeing Pat Regan at The Bell House and borderline cyber-stalking the woman who goes on TikTok live during her Soho in-studio Tracy Anderson classes. Thank you for your service!
Until next time, enjoy this meme I created to appropriately translate my agony.
Peace! xo