well she was an american girl raised on promises..

Happy 4th of July, everyone! I know that everyone in the blogosphere is writing about their 4th of July activities, and we all know that I'm not one to be left out. Today has been a very low key day. I spent the day swimming around in my pool, covering myself with tanning oil and hanging around with the family. Tonight, I'll be heading to my uncle's house for s'mores and beer, but most likely heading back to my house to watch the actual fireworks since my pup is not too fond of them. Normally, I have much more exciting plans around the 4th, but since the 3rd of July fireworks were canceled this year, it meant that me and my friends weren't getting together to drink a little too much and find ourselves in the middle of a massive crowd! The low key holiday is always up my alley, but I hope everyone enjoyed today in their own way. One thing I love about the 4th is seeing how many people actually have clothes that have the American flag stars & stripes on it. I am constantly drooling over things that have this pattern, especially shoes and cut offs, but have yet to purchase any for my collection. I, for one, think it's awesome when people go all out and wear some of this print. But people often overdo it. For example, if you're wearing a top with the American flag on it, don't wear shorts that are completely covered in the same pattern. Instead, maybe go for a white pair of shorts or the ones up top that have the subtle American flag pockets. A lot of people are comfortable with such a bold print either, but instead go with something simple: a cover for their phone or American flag nails! I wish I were talented enough to do that for myself, but I have trouble keeping the nail polish on my nails, so it isn't something I could try. Heck, I even included a little shirt for your pup if yours can actually handle going out for the fireworks! Unlike the one currently sleeping in my bed, who I'll have to hold for hours while constantly telling her to hush. If you're like me and do not have any kind of bold print like the previous set, just wear the colors! You don't even have to wear all three, though I highly recommend it. I am currently wearing a white top, blue skirt and red sandals. I may even add a white flower crown! Normally, red and blue are colors that you can't wear together because people will say you look like the American flag (just like how red and green look like Christmas).. but that's the fun of it -- looking like the American flag is the POINT! I think it's at least necessary to wear some colorful sunglasses like the ones above. There's always some way to show your patriotism! And you don't even have to buy new clothes to do it. I know you at least have SOMETHING with red, white or blue in your closet!

I hope that everyone had a good day on the beach, having picnics, bbqs, and good food! Try not to burn yourself on sparklers, and let yourself eat that second hot dog. It's a holiday! Now I need to go make some s'mores (but I'll secretly be dreaming of this cheesecake that I found on The Feasting Foodie! I might even have to make it this week for post-4th festivities.. Who said patriotism had to stop after one day?!