Happy 4th of July!
Light the sparklers, start the grill. My favorite holiday is here!
Whether it's the association with swimming and grilling or the fact that the holiday is a mere three days before my birthday, July 4th is always a date I look forward to. And after living abroad for the majority of this year, I've determined (after many mental arguments) that America is unique in its own way. Going with the theme of "the Fourth," here are four reasons why "I'm proud to be an American":
1. The varying definitions of "winter" and "summer"
My friends up in Chicago may be loving the summer weather, but a Texas summer usually consists of over a hundred degree heat multiple days in a row. Flip the seasons and you'll have every Chicagoan wanting to take a trip down to the Gulf for winter. Even without Hawaii and Alaska causing an even greater imbalance, seasons are extremely varied in our country that spans an entire continent. Plus, there's not too many countries where you can ski and surf in the same day.
My friends up in Chicago may be loving the summer weather, but a Texas summer usually consists of over a hundred degree heat multiple days in a row. Flip the seasons and you'll have every Chicagoan wanting to take a trip down to the Gulf for winter. Even without Hawaii and Alaska causing an even greater imbalance, seasons are extremely varied in our country that spans an entire continent. Plus, there's not too many countries where you can ski and surf in the same day.
2. Good customer service
I have a feeling this one may be shocking to some, but we seriously have great customer service in this country. For the most part (emphasis on this phrase), companies will help you in any way possible. When I had a little trouble with Amazon last month, the problem was solved after a phone conversation with a representative. Despite the gigantic nature of our corporations, American businesses do it right in the customer service field.
3. Endless options as far as good ethnic food
All ethnic foods are pretty much represented in every city in the United States. Now, I'm not talking about those awful chains like Olive Garden (gag me, especially after having lived in Italy). I'm talking about real authentic ethnic food. Granted, these restaurants can be found all over the world, but the abundance and quality of them in the US really can't be matched. Also, a burger abroad just isn't the typical juicy American burger.
4. Intense national pride
Yeah, no explanation necessary.
Obviously, the list could go on. But despite the flaws our society has (nobody's perfect), let's celebrate the stars and stripes made possible 238 years ago.
Gina
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