This past weekend, Cynthia and I ran off to Tahoe. We rented a house and MAN OH MAN the view was amazing!! This picture here is a view from the deck. I was sitting at the table on the deck and snapped this. We did absolutly nothing the entire weekend and it was awesome!
I searched flicker for September 11 pictures and fell in love with this one. The sunrise to me signifies renewal, just like America has done. I have never been so gratefull to be an American.
I absolutly hate it that when I put the words September 11 into any search engine, it brings up the terrible pictures of that days events. I understand why, but I still don't like it. I love the way that my country came together and became stronger. Thinking about the events of that day still bring me to tears. I did not know anyone. I used to date someone who has family in Long Island but that's it. Hearing my national anthem brings tears to my eyes, but all of them are tears of pride. Many countries point fingers at us and LOVE to point out our flaws. I used to get picked on all the time in school. People tease beacuse they are insecure about themselves. If we are so terrible, why does everyone come to us when they are in trouble. If it was not for America, we would not have television, radio, computers, telephones, and countless other life saving and enriching products.
I love my country, and I will always take time to remember the brave selfless people who gave their lives that day to save a stranger.
