The Fourth of July.

I'm entirely aware that the fourth of July has come and passed.
But I'm sort of mad I haven't spoken about how much I love the fourth of July.

Its probably one of the best days of the year for me. There is just something so simple, so easy about the fourth. Years and years of humanity have left it unchanged. Like clockwork, there will be a parade. Someone will have a barbecue. There will be fireworks.

And even the hype beforehand is priceless to me, especially in K-town. The chairs and ropes are set up on the parade route days before, and FYI, our parade is not that great. There's just a sort of magic in the air. Like... maybe things could slow down and just stay simple and beautiful like that.

But then its gone.

I just have to say, the fireworks are usually my favorite. Props to you if I am willing to play with you at the fireworks; that's not just something I'll do with anyone. I must think pretty highly of you if I'm lettin' you all up in my firework grill space. I know most people spend the fireworks cuddling with their lovers... And more power to 'em. But that's not how I spent my fireworks this year. This year I just got to spend the fireworks with some friends. It was one of the best fourth of Julys I can remember. To be with people who make you laugh, who listen to your inappropriate humor, who can keep up with your weird voices, that is truly in keeping with the magic of the fourth of July.

The simple magic, of an ordinary day.

I just looooove the fourth of July. It made me so happy this year. :)