O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave!
I’m proud to be an American, but sometimes with all of the political drama that unfolds in DC, it’s hard to remember. This week I chose to remember why I am proud to be an American, and I had lots of fun doing it.
First off all FREEDOM. We live in the Land of the Free. I am lucky this week that I had the freedom to be off work, go out to Baltimore to watch the US Men’s World Cup game against Belgium, and then immediately head to Camden Yards for the O’s game! The World Cup game was incredible and I think Belgium is lucky that they didn’t have to face Tim Howard in penalty kicks. What a beast! Someone posted a funny message from an Englishman to the American soccer team about how well they did this World Cup. I hope Americans stay interested in soccer like this man suggests! Lupey even got into the World Cup with my old soccer ball that he found at my parents house.
My boyfriend’s Dad was able to get his company seats for the same day as the US World Cup game, so we jumped at the chance to sit 4th Row, right behind the visitor’s dugout! My boyfriend and I were able to go with his brother and his girlfriend and had so much fun. Here is a picture of us in the seats that we sent his Dad as a thank you.
Fun Fact– the National Anthem is from a poem written in BALTIMORE during the War of 1812 by Francis Scott Key. If you are a Baltimore Orioles fan, you yell “O” loudly at the “O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave” part of the song. The Star Spangled Banner also reminds us that America is the home of the BRAVE! Next week, I am working on being brave and doing something to make me happy, but more on that later- if it works out. I am lucky to be an American and live in this beautiful country. I am going to try to remember this more during other times of the year, because our Freedom rocks and I was happy to reclaim that feeling this week.
Reclaiming Happy 
