It's July 4th today. In America, this is also known as Independence Day, the day when in 1776 America declared its independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. As a Brit who has been living in Alaska (for those that didn't realise it, Alaska is part of the USA, even though it isn't joined on to the Lower 48 and tends to get treated somewhat like a leper colony) for the last two years, I have mixed feelings about this. My heart is British, and I love my country and am proud to be British, and unless you are in my head, you have absolutely no idea just how much I miss my home. But, when you live far from home in a new place, you have to be respectful of other's cultures and traditions. You are a guest in their country, and like all guests, must be polite and a good representative of your own country. So although I joke to Perfect Husband who is American, that we should observe July 4th by arguing and fighting with each other all day long, I respect this day as a day special to all Americans, and I say to you all "Happy 4th July!"
I have a photo for today, but in my own fiercely patriotic way it is not an American Flag adorning my fingernails. It is my own joyously cheerful Union Jack. I mean no disrespect to anyone, in any country, so please don't be offended. This is just my way of saying, this is who I am in my heart, and I am proud. I hope everyone the world over feels the same individual sentiment, and I wish you all the best day.
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