Okay, I know many of my readers are not American, but for those of you who are, Happy Fourth of July!
I was festive as usual in a white maxi skirt, navy blue 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, navy blue underscarf, and red and white patterned shayla/hijab.
I've worn red, white, and blue on the fourth of July since I was little...and it's a hard habit to break. :)
I took off the hijab at my grandma's house, only to find, that my cousin was wearing the same outfit as me. She had on a white maxi skirt, a navy blue tank top, and a red and white patterned scarf around her neck. Even our shoes were similar (gladiator sandals) which was just weird. Fun, but weird.
My hometown (in which I no longer live) always hosts fireworks right behind my parents' house so we went down and watched them with the whole family. I saw an old friend and he asked me what I was up to, I had a bag of popcorn in my hand so I replied "Eatin' popcorn, standing here, being American." It was just one of the random things I say throughout my time in public, yet I kept thinking back to it. I never really think about being American, like I think about being Muslim, or even like I think of being Italian. It's just so "ordinary" to me, that I take it for granted.
I really am proud to be an American... like all those lame songs say. Huh. Who knew?
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In other news, my FIL and SIL are now scheduled to arrive Thursday the 8th insha'Allah. I'm excited but nervous all at the same time.
4 comments:
Happy Birthday America :)
And inshallah your SIL and FIL's visit will be fun and lots of enjoyment :)
*cough cough* a little late but, happy forth of july too you to. i did nothing, kept around the house all day sleeping lol.
glad you had fun though
Happy-belated-fourth-of-july!!!!!!!
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Sounds like a fun evening with your family! Have fun with the ILs.:)
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