Those who know me well know that I am not a particularly patriotic person. I have not always been proud to be an American nor have I agreed with all the decisions we have made. I have been a reluctant American. I have come to realize what a luxury this is. I can speak my mind at no consequence. Also as I have started to travel I have come to appreciate America more. I appreciate what I have here. My level of comfort and familiarity my ease in going about the world. I know as a country we have some work to do. I know even as a person I have some (quite a bit of) work to do. I am realizing though how lucky I am. I am sure if I moved overseas I would find a way. I would cultivate familiarity and learn customs learn the language, but as it stands right now I really love America. I could write a litany of all the work to be done or try to clearly enumerate the changes that I wish would be made. Part of me also just wants to slow down and take the time to see the good where it is. So rather than a list of complaints I’m going to share with you a list of gratitude, particularly gratitude regarding America.
I am grateful for:
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