Happy Birthday America

I can't believe that my past two fourth of July's have been spent in NYC. Last summer it was all excitement and fireworks and BBQ with the sisters, and this was much more relaxed. Both were wonderful in their own different ways. Last years was picnics and fireworks on the Hudson, this years was lunch with friends and grilling out with M and other friends, and heat and laziness and movies. She and Him (I know, I know) sadly did not happen because of the 102 degree weather and over sleeping and friends forgetting. Things happen and I'm okay, because in all honesty fighting a huge crowd in this heat even for the amazing voice of Zooey Deschanel sounded about as appetizing as jumping in a heated pool (weird simile I know but just go with it). I always have this weird pressure I feel on holidays- Christmas, New Years, Birthdays- that I should be doing something or have to have an agenda, etc. but not today, today was long and warm and slow. A perfect holiday. Yesterday was full of parks, and pancakes, and pasta at a restaurant filled with swing music and dancing (courtesy of S and her parents!). And then some time spent with the roomies and the guys (an interesting, fun night) and now I'm lying on M's couch watching Donnie Darko (so much better the second time around). It's extremely difficult to type however while watching this movie so this post will just be short and sweet. Good night loves.

-Mandy