China & Football

So I'm holding back on starting a paper on China and using the excuse of Monday Night Football to justify my laziness. No winner? I didn't think so either. But it's an exciting night in sports with the Broncos playing the Chargers (note: I cheer for the Broncs), Miss State & Ark are in 2OT (football) and Duke beating Marquette in basketball. I find all of these way more exciting than starting my paper.

This fascination is good for a few solid reasons. First of all, because of my fascination of all things sports I am never bored when I turn on the teevee. Secondly, current knowledge of sports does help me with talking to boys. So I'm banking on this ignoring my homework thing and catching up on some key games as an important move for my future.

GO BRONCS!!!

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And on a totally un-sports-related note ... this is HILARIOUS! (and so, so wrong)

Leavin' On A Metr...Jet...

Shortly many of us are gonna be gettin' some lovin' as we travel - who's excited for the new TSA pat-down or super-sexed scanning? I'm not sure how I feel about it yet but I'm sure I'll report back on that. Speaking of travel and reporting, the Daily Beast reported on the top airports. I'm happy to announce my main airport (DCA) ranked 10th, woot, woot!! My 2nd airport (MSP) came in at 16. I guess that isn't too bad?!

I did visit two other airports this past weekend - BWI and DTW. Totally my first time at BWI... it was okay. Nothing special. DTW (Metro) was nice, kinda reminded me of MSP but I was told that I was in the newer area. Though, neither of them had any cool/unique shops or lunch spots (ahem, Memphis) in the terminals that I was stuck in.

So now I'm thinking, there is a cool website called "Roadfood" that focuses on "regional meals along highways, in small towns and in city neighborhoods." Wouldn't it be great to have a website like that for airports?! I think so! I think I'd even travel to another city or make sure to do a layover for the mere fact to have lunch at a unique spot. And to think that airports could bank off of this!

And if there is such a website out there, sweet... just show me where cause I cannot find one.

36th State

I'm off to DET in less than two hours to see a good friend marry a new good friend. I am very excited for a few reasons. A. This will be my first time out of DC area in two months. B. This will be my first time in MI and C. Duhhhh... I get to witness two people are are excellent for each other make a public commitment to one-another.

So I must get back to packin' (I'm an excellent procrastinator). I get to haul my butt up from northern VA to BWI for my little flight into DET. But as I leave you, please take a moment and watch this video (and tell me how you're able to make it to the end without crying!) Thank you to all of those who have put their lives on the line for the better of others. God Bless our veterans.