Linsanity is Headed to Houston
I could care less about basketball, but I can’t help feeling a bit gloomy that Jeremy Lin is leaving NYC.
Image via In Flex We Trust.
I don’t begrudge Lin the desire to play on a team where he can truly be appreciated. He’s a bright young star and he needs a chance to shine outside of certain shadows. It’s unfortunate that the Knicks have made yet another bad decision that will set them back with their fans as well as their game. My entire extended family as well as most of their friends will stop watching now that the loveable ABC Christian nerd is off the roster.
It’s okay, New York. You’re still the greatest city in the world. Linsanity only proved that this is the place where dreams are made of and that there is truly nothing you can’t do.
In the News…
- I love reading about Jeremy Lin. He is an amazing role model for young men everywhere. It is an inspiration that he is such a humble yet outspoken Christian. Jeremy, PLEASE don’t disappoint us by dating Kim Kardashian.
- In Massachusetts, scientists have created egg cells from ovarian stem cells. Ever since Obama lifted the ban on funding for stem cell research, I’ve been excited to see where this new knowledge would take us. Maybe one day this will be possible!
- Whilst sitting in the airport last week, I caught Newt Gingrich’s rant about the president’s apology for the inadvertent burning of Qurans confiscated from Bagram Airfield. Well, it’s official – I’ve gone insane because I AGREED WITH NEWT GINGRICH. However, I do think it was important for the president to apologize in order to de-escalate the situation in Afghanistan.
- When will Rick Santorum quit his whining? The worst thing about any “team player”, much less a presidential candidate, is the inability to provide solutions.
- Some loser in Arizona tells students, “Welcome to life” after passing a bill that requires all students who attend public universities to pay a minimum tuition of $2,000. Thanks for making your state a better place, lawmaker. Yet another reason to never live in Arizona – the first reason being Jan Brewer.
Happy Monday!
What to Do in ATL For Four Hours
ST and I are en route to his hometown for a respite from cold NYC. Since we have a four hour layover and I have thaasophobia – fear of boredom – I’ve compiled a list for fellow thaasophobes who find themselves in a similar situation:
- Take a walk. This is a huge airport and there is a large selection for shopping and food. We stopped at Freshens and I got some Red Mango-esque frozen yogurt with blueberries. Ask for the “tart yogurt.”
- Recline in a comfy chair. They have ottomans here! Are these new? I’ve never seen them before.
- People watch. People watching is only creepy if you get caught. I’m so intrigued by airport outfits. I myself struggle to find the perfect airport outfit that combines comfort and an air of careless chic. Today, I’m wearing a big sweater, leggings, and boots. Also, celebrity sightings always happen when you least expect it. To this day, the only celebrity I’ve spotted in an airport is Al Roker.
- Catch up on TV. We watched the beginning of Whitney Houston’s funeral this morning in Newark and caught the end of it in ATL. Her death was so sad, especially because of her battle with drugs. It was good that they (Rev. Sharpton, Cory Booker, the Winans) didn’t focus on that, but her accomplishments.
- Grudgingly buy Internet access and blog. The stupid and slow Boingo service costs $7 for 24 hours but it’s better than nothing, I guess. ST uses his iPhone, but the small screen makes me nauseous. Being entertained trumps being cheap every time. Beware: Boingo limits the amount of sites you visit. After about 10 clicks, I was “quarantined” for reaching my maximum amount of connections. Ridiculous. Just log out and log back in.
- Catch up on Linsanity. During the flight from EWR to ATL, I finally read the current issue of Sports Illustrated, which has a great article about Lin’s humble beginnings. The Gothamist (or Linthamist, apparently) has gone crazy over this kid along with everyone else and I can hardly go a day without hearing about him – not that I’m complaining. I hope the media keeps Lin in the spotlight well beyond basketball season – he is a great Christian role model. Linfamous last words? I hope not.
- Read up on news and get predictably frustrated. This PSYCHO Lynn Blankenbeker suggests married couples practice abstinence instead of contraception. This woman represents everything that is wrong with America. One can only assume that her own marriage and personal life are so miserable and pathetic that instead of seeking help in the form of counseling or hobbies, she makes idiotic statements such as these. FIRE REP. LYNN BLANKENBEKER!
- Eat expensive, mediocre food. $21 will get you one medium-sized chicken caesar salad, a chicken caesar wrap, and a small Fiji water. Last time we had Checkers and now my stomach involuntarily convulses every time I see one.
I’ve successfully entertained myself for three and a half hours. Time to board!