Independence Day!

Happy Birthday America!!

What a busy weekend I had. Such an amazing weekend, started with a fun bonfire. Met some awesome new people from a meet-up group that I just joined. Lots of laughter, ghost stories, and even some police action on a neighboring fire pit. It reminded me that life is really about people, laughs and good times. I'm glad I went.

Sat. I attended my first helping the homeless event. We went downtown and passed out hygiene packs, sandwiches and clothes. Not only did I meet some great people within the group but meeting those that we were helping was amazing. It reminded me how lucky I truly am in all that I have in my life and how grateful I am to be able to help those less fortunate. I'm looking forward to getting more involved in this group and hopefully be able to bring some sponsors on board. Its good work to be helping others and exactly what service work is all about.
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Last night I met a new member of my meet-up group as we enjoyed a few drinks then saw the Eclipse movie. What a let down, it was truly a teen angst movie. I am glad that I read the book series before watching the movies. Speaking of reading, I really believe that reading is my passion in life. I adore books and the places they take you, the knowledge and the vocabulary lessons you receive from reading.

Today was the nicest, America's birthday and a fun BBQ at a friends home, with even more friends there. Relaxing, enjoyable, lots of food and chatter. I am ever so grateful on this day of independence for my freedom. For being born in the grand old United States of America, for the right to bear arms, vote, say what I feel. The right to be not be controlled in what I think, say or do. Isn't amazing to be an American?

So as this day of Independence wraps down, I find myself reflecting back and realizing what an amazing year I have had. A year of heartache, tears, laughter, joy, and most of all GROWTH! I am not the same woman I was last year this time. Nope, today I am a stronger, livelier, vibrant woman who is headed for freedom of chains, sorrow and pain. I see the fireworks blasting as I break out of the thoughts of can not and what ifs to a new stronger free er ME!