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