So instead, I'll simply just share some random bits from this weekend. Proof that you don't necessarily have to do a traditional Bar-B-Que and Fireworks to celebrate the 4th.
Friday evening - I went to the SLC temple (rather late too, and was lectured for it. As a result, from now on, I'll be sure to have a buddy accompany me). I do have to say though that I really prefer the temple later at night, because it's all lit up so lovely, there are no crowds or creepy/crazy protesters, and it's actually nice and quiet. Very calming. - You do however have to ignore the random couples that like to hang out in the grass.
Anyway - I snapped this photo (and a bunch of other photos) of the temple with my cell phone (it's the most reliable camera I have since I almost ALWAYS have it with me, unlike my DSLR and point and shoot :p)
Sunday, I got a random text message from my cousin Amanda inviting me to go with her to family dinner at my Aunt and Uncle's house. Which was super fun! We all had dinner (tasty as always, though my Aunt insisted that she just "threw it together," I definitely enjoyed it! :p)After dinner, we hung out and chatted, my cousin Alex showed us his new iPad which he got for free from his job (I seriously need to get myself a job that has perks like THAT! :P). Then we went outside and my Uncle tightened the screws on my car battery (it had to be removed and charged after it died the other day - I had to have my car towed to an autoparts store) - he also checked the oil level, windshield wiper fluid, etc. which is why he's pretty much the coolest! :)
Once it got dark (which takes forever during the summer), my uncle set off some fireworks for us - which I LOVED! He had some scooters parked in the driveway and the fireworks were creating some pretty neat shadows on the garage door:
Monday (today), SINCE It is the 4th of July today, everyone's been asking me what my plans were, but I haven't really had any (most of my friends are married and doing their own thing; out of town; etc.) and I don't come from a particularly celebratory family so, I didn't really have any plans.Today, I've mostly decided to wing-it.
I'd planned to sleep in until at least noon (yes, yes, I know - "Early to bed, early to rise, blah blah blah...") but around 11 I was woken up by my cell phone making text-y noises. My friend Scott and (a few minutes later) Jessica texted me. After a short convo. with them, I promptly stuck my phone under my pillow and tried to go back to sleep...eventually I dragged (drug?) myself out of
bed and decided to exercise for a bit (for the record, lunges hurt just as much as planks and I'm going to be VERY sore tomorrow).
After showering, I decided to get a movie going to have on in the background while I did a little homework. Typically, for my family, a holiday is an excuse to eat a lot and spend the day off watching TV (which is actually quite nice once we all actually agree on what to watch :p) and since every year you can generally find "Independence Day" on TV - I usually wind up watching that. So, today, I watched Independence day - because nothing says 'patriotic' like watching Will Smith fight off an alien invasion!
After watching "Independence Day," I decided to run to the store real quick to take a break from homework and pick up some double-sided tape (I have a 'scrapbook' project to do for my vis. comm. class and while my cousin gave me some free scrapbook papers - I didn't realize I was lacking in any kind of adhesives for the project :p). - On a whim, I also picked up a set of gel pens (the 6th grader in me is absolutely giddy about this purchase and REALLY wants to write a variety of silly/fun notes/letters to friends right away! :p)By the time I'd finished at the store, it was dinner time and I thought I'd get something 'patriotic' for dinner - a hot dog and I remembered that Five Guys has em...however, I couldn't bring myself to order a hotdog at a hamburger place (especially a place that has my favorite hamburgers!) So I got one of those instead and...FRIES! <3 (I'm certain that, that single meal alone completely negated any of today's exercise).
I've kind of gotten into the habit of photographing my food...I'm not sure why I've been doing it, but it definitely has become a bit of a habit... - Like I didn't have enough odd quirks before! :p
Anyway, once I got home, I sat down to do a little homework and realized that it was rather quiet...so now I've got "Sherlock" on in the background (you can stream it on Netflix) - This will be my 9th time watching the 3 episode season of the show...I am absolutely in love with it! - Though...I really have no idea how watching a British show is patriotic...mostly cause it makes me wish I were living in the UK! :p
Happy 4th of July! :)
1 comment:
you would fit in wonderfully in Japan. They ALWAYS photograph their food =P
As for the rest of your post...you contradicted yourself! you DID do fireworks! =P but that was a way cool picture so, I'll forgive the contradiction =P
It's funny, we didn't do fireworks cuz we're poor but we did walk around the neighborhood to watch the fireworks. In seattle, the sun goes down at 10 and so Andrew's family doesn't usually start til 11. His little sister is here visiting and was so surprised at how EARLY it gets dark here. =P Quite the opposite of how you feel. I thought it was an amusing juxtaposition.
That's all. :)
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