Food, family, friends, and fireworks...isn't that what 4th of July is about?  Since my family is far away, I got to spend it with my great friend and her family.  It was awesome just relaxing and enjoying everything this country has to offer us.  I've got to be thankful for independence...something I have been embracing in this post divorce, newly single life.  Although it can be lonely at times, it is also freeing to know that I am in charge of my life and happiness and no one can take that away from me!