Outfit of the Day - Summer Breeze

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Outfit of the Day - Walk in the Park

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Statue of Liberty 2011

This past Saturday I took a ferry to see the Statue of Liberty. She was beautiful at every angle.
There was something in that moment as I stood at her feet, something that warmed me from the depths of my soul. When I looked up into her eyes staring out across the waters it was as though everything fell away. Her torch stretched up towards the heavens giving light to all those who have a dream. The American Dream. We are not perfect, we know this as well, if not more, than the rest of the world. America has its issues; but when I looked up I suddenly could see from others eyes. To immigrants coming across the waters her light is like a beacon guiding them to a place where they are free - more so than any country. It is a place where you have choices, where you work hard, where you fall and get back up.

America is still young but our strength grows each and everyday. We are proud, and at times naive. We stumble through the dark but we find out way.

It is not always easy to see us as Americans. We sometimes get lost in the petty things... clothes, skin color, money, the way we talk, etc. We forget that we are each a part of something bigger than ourselves; bigger than all of it.

America does not promise your dreams to come true, but it does promise the chance to fight for them... the chance to work hard for them... the chance for them to come true.

Because in the end... it is you who has to make the decisions. It is you who fights the battle.

This is the land of opportunity. Let us not forget where we come from but look to the future as to where we are going.

xoxo

Happy 4th of July!

I truly hope everyone had a good 4th of July. It was strange to see that home, that is Texas, was being discussed on the news this past Monday. They showed all the areas that had been put on burn bans or "no fireworks" and pretty much all of Texas was not allowed fireworks for the 4th celebrations. It is sort of sad because I believed that the fireworks were a big part of what made the 4th... well the 4th. Here I was planning on going to see one of the largest fireworks display in America and back home they couldn't even have sparklers... and I LOVE sparklers. It just made me feel guilty is all. However I did hear from my friends and family that they enjoyed their day so that made me feel better *grin*. 

It was a lazy day really. All of us girls (Myself, Paige, Sarah, Sara, and Katrina) were slow to head out toward Pier 84 down on 12th avenue. However we finally made it about 4:45pm and were able to get a good spot. It was really exciting to see how many people were there already. If they are willing to wait in this heat for 5 hours then it had better be a good show right?

It so was. 

I can't help but feel as though I am bragging sometimes when I don't mean to. I just have to express how amazing this was. The cracks, the thundering sounds that vibrated in your ears. The smell of smoke that fill your lungs. The lights so bright and so beautiful. Sometimes there are things you just have to see live. 

When the Macy's fireworks began I had goosebumps for a solid 15 minutes. Everyone's eyes were to the sky as fire danced against the stars. Red, white, blue.... golds, silvers, purples, greens... all synced harmoniously to the beat of the musical celebration. 

*sigh* I really love America.

It is a country to be proud of.

Anyways, before I get all sappy on you - please enjoy some photos I captured down at the pier. These are not even CLOSE to how many I got but this would be a ridiculously long blog post if I put them all up.

Enjoy and don't forget to leave me a comment! I need to hear from you back home - been a little homesick lately.

 

xoxo

Movie on the Riverside

Paige, Katrina, and I are currently sitting here in a small park at Chelsea Piers right next to the Hudson. We came here tonight to enjoy The Social Network. Turns out this little park is showing films every week for the summer time. Just grab a blanket and snacks and you are good to go!

I feel so legit right now (lol), like a real New Yorker. It's so nice to sit here out in the open surrounded by people to enjoy a movie. Very different from the regular movie experience; but in a good way.

Plan on sharing more 4th of July coverage soon! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Harry Potter is a week away! You can guarentee I will be there.... Dressed up.

Xoxo
-Brandi-

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Outfit of the Day - Gray

Gray Ralph Lauren dress from TJ Max. First time I got to wear it! Yay!

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Outfit of the Day - Happy 4th

Happy 4th of July

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