Independence Day

It was one of the best ever...Independence Day's that is. The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays... not just because I love the patriotism...it also doesn't hurt that it's a summer holiday...and I love the sun. So I didn't GO to the fireworks...I didn't travel...I was however among friends and of course my two beautiful children...and it was my own Independence Day. I haven't felt this free in years...possibly ever. I finally feel like I own my life...it is what I make of it..I'm getting out of it what I'm putting in it. Being on my own, I'm getting quite used to having things my way. Not that I'm a control freak...I don't even think that's possible with two kids. I just like to be in control of where I'm going, what's is or isn't on tv, what time I go to bed...you know the basic rights we all should have. Don't get me wrong...I don't think I'm destined to be the little old cat lady that has been locked in her house for years...I know that I am meant to share my life with someone special, I just haven't found him yet. For now, I celebrate the opportunity to declare myself the owner of my life again and never to let myself be controlled again. I look forward to the day I can share life with my partner...until then I will keep celebrating Independence Day.