Happy 14th of July Everyone

We'll get to the 14th part, no its not a typo. But first, take note that you live in one of the greatest places on earth; America or as our neighbors to the south insist that we refer to it, The United States (not America, cause they are America too). Right, OK, whatever, lo siento bro.

SO, Happy Fourth of July. If you have known me over the years you may have seen me as communal living, dreaded, know everything, wanna-be-hippie, with no patriotism, that welcomed self righteous (often hypocritical) conversation, about shit that didn't really matter, especially when it was about what was wrong with the democracy that I lived in, but didn't vote in; but oh yeah it was pretty fun and mind expanding. Now we have a slightly (some may argue) jaded, southern republican, capitalist, psuedo-outdoorsman, loner, traveling in the oil industry, who still has to be reminded that he doesn't know everything (sometimes a bit self-deprivating too). Little ironic I guess seeing as the transformation only took less than ten years. Key difference that I wanted to point out was that I am patriotic now and very "Grateful" for the life, opporutnities, experiences, shoot everything I have been given in my short time on this planet. If I was born elsewhere, I fret to ask what hardships I would have to endure or skirt just to make it to my current age.

"God Bless My Family, Friends and America"

To switch up a bit, I will be in France on July 14th for Bastille Day, a French holiday for their Nation. It is supposed to be a very busy and fun time to be in Paris. Can't wait to experience it. See the wikipedia link for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bastille_Day

Headed to sleep, because we are working in the morning, take care and be nice.

Ciao and thanks for reading again.

ps Snoop Dogg is on the ipod and is a slice of US that I am really enjoying and appreciating right now; bow-wow-wow-wow--yippee-yo--yippee-yea.