July 4th

July 4th, 1776: Our founding fathers declared independence from the tyrannical rule of Britain, we've been a beautiful, sovereign nation since. 

My family and I made fajitas today, we invited our pastor and his family over to eat. I went out with some of my best friends later on to see the fireworks show in Webster. But, do we really know why we're doing what we're doing? Have we forgotten the meaning of freedom and Independence Day? I say yes, I think we as a society generally see it as a chance for a get together, a BBQ, a party. Some say this is bad, but this observer says the opposite. This is what our founding fathers wanted, this is what every soldier has fought for. A country at peace, a generation of children that doesn't have to pay the cost of freedom. So yes, one could say that we have lost our mind, past, and identity, but I say that all the efforts and sacrifices of our forefathers have been successful. 

Steering away from philosophical conversation, I had quite a bit of fun today. My original plan was to go to my girlfriend's mother's family's house for their party. Her dad was being a little weird and uptight about the idea and didn't let me. Even though I provided a delicious cake!! So I stayed home, watched baseball and ate very good food my amazing mother cooked. Later on I went out with some great friends. Raveena, Jared, Kim, and her little brother Eugene whom I met that day. We had so much fun, so many laughs, I made quite a few great jokes! (When don't I though?) We saw a fireworks show in Webster, really cool. We had Lay's BBQ chips, and Twizzlers. Yeah, we got our grub on. After the show we went to a park in Kim's neighborhood and hung out there. On our way from the show to the park we pranked one of Raveena's and Kim's friends, telling her they were in jail and I was a perverted cell mate. Hilarious. Raveena wanted to go back home, her dad was being a little odd. Our night was unfortunately short. At least we had fun. Now I'm gearing up for another great day tomorrow. Church and spending it with Kristina and my family.