Today, Justice Has Been Done

In the middle of writing one of my usual blog posts, breaking news came across the wire - Osama Bin Laden has been confirmed as killed by the United States. By the time anyone reads this, they will definitely already know about it, but I think it's important to write something on this anyway. Everyone remembers where they were that day and I certainly do - it was my middle school Applied Technology class when whispers started going around that the U.S. had been attacked.

At the time, I know was too young to really understand the gravity of that moment. Now, almost 10 years later (and on a seemingly normal Sunday night), I'm reminded of that sense of national unity & pride. I think I can speak for everyone when I praise our military and the job they do protecting this country. Thank You.

Details we all want to know:


-The intimate details of the firefight that killed Osama. I don't know if I've seen too many episodes of 24, but I'd like to believe there are some heroes out there (Real Life Jack Bauers) who carried out the mission.

-The timeline. Obama apparently had knowledge of the situation for a while and OK'd the mission today - on the heels of a hysterical White House correspondents dinner (watch this, you won't regret it). He's the definition of cool under pressure and obviously able to hand the immense stress of the job.  I don't envy the decisions he has to make each and every day - can we say reelection yet?

-How crazy the college parties will be in DC. All of those people rushing the White House gates will definitely need somewhere to go later. What a moment! Wish I could be at Ground Zero tonight.

-Does this finally kick The Royal Wedding off the news wire? (Fox News Fail: During the Osama coverage, the original programming was entitled "Royal Wedding Recap").

(below is the post I had originally wrote before the announcement. God Bless!)

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On Thursday, I went to my first official game at the new Yankee Stadium. I'd been to the Stadium before for my NYU graduation (one of those bittersweet moments where fml meets /cry) but had never been to an actual game before. Score aside, which the Yankees pulled out, the most impressive thing about where we were sitting was the fact that they have servers who can bring you food. Can it really get any better than that???

The best thing they serve at Yankee Stadium? Cheese Fries. See below for important information.

Things that cheese goes well on (in no particular order):

-Fries

-Broccoli

-Meat(s)

-Substance

(Thx out to the Doctah for the awesome seats! Definitely need to go to more baseball games during the summer. Mets? Yanks? Let's gooo)

On Saturday, I played in the annual IFA Tony Regina Basketball Tournament. It was great to see everyone again and catch up with past & present Flying Tigers. Yes, I fouled a freshman girl at the rim. And Yes, it was all ball baby.  #balltillIfall

After Hooters (an after tournament tradition), I checked out my first UFC PPV event featuring GSP vs. Jake Shields. While this was a  great match on it's own, the true brawl was the title fight before it - Jose Aldo vs. Mark Hominick. I don't know what a Hematoa is, and I never want to. All I know is that Hominick had a welt THE SIZE OF A BASEBALL on his forehead. I'd post a picture of it, but it's defintely not for the faint of heart. I definitely let loose one too many girly yelps manly roars during the bout. Google, but beware.

Finally, Zach Randolph may a beast in Memphis this year - but Knicks fans don't forget his tenure with the team. Reminds me of a night out with Jazz, Air Jordan and Apollo 11. Mass MT this week, stay tuned!

Peace & Love,
MKP