Happy 4th of July
July 4th 2007 14:55
Happy 4th everybody,
Hope everyone is well. Today is July 4th. I love this holiday, besides the obvious that work is closed. It is good for one day just to feel patriotic and thank G-d that you're living in this country. I know that there are other democracies out there, but nothing like this country. I have lived in and visited many places around the world and nowhere do you get the freedoms that we get over here. As much as other countries gripe and moan about the United States, believe me that they would love to be in a place that had these freedoms. I always think how nice it would be to live in such and such a place, but in the end, I don't think that I could ever be in a country other than this one. I am too used to things here and enjoy the promise of the country. I honestly believe that anything is possible here and opportunity exists. Now, my family is not in an ideal situation right now. Things could be a lot better financially and my mother is really worried about my father, but I am an optimist. I firmly believe that everything will work out alright in the end. Maybe I'm naive, but it is the way I think. So, G-d bless America.
Today is the first day that I am starting the submission process on my manuscript. I fully expect a ton of rejections. I mean, it is a rite of passage. It would be nice if right off the bat, I get a "We love your manuscript, here's a $500,000 advance." but that sort of thing is unrealistic. I do have faith in my story for the long term, but I may be the only one. I just keep reading about all of these best sellers that were rejected so many times before they sold, so we shall see. As I mentioned yesterday, I am also busy now getting a proposal together for a non-fiction book. Maybe that will do well also. Keeping fingers firmly crossed.
Have to go to get ready now. Have my parents and my sister's family coming over in a couple of hours for a barbecue. We will go swimming and then eat before going to our park this evening. Coral Springs is a small town feel, but it is a city. Small city, but a city. On July 4th, everybody gathers at one of the local parks and they have a live band before they stop and play patriotic music and shoot off fireworks. It is really nice for families and my kids love it, as do I. It should be nice and then back to the humdrum of life that will be July 5th tomorrow. Happy 4th everybody.
Later,
Jonathan
Hope everyone is well. Today is July 4th. I love this holiday, besides the obvious that work is closed. It is good for one day just to feel patriotic and thank G-d that you're living in this country. I know that there are other democracies out there, but nothing like this country. I have lived in and visited many places around the world and nowhere do you get the freedoms that we get over here. As much as other countries gripe and moan about the United States, believe me that they would love to be in a place that had these freedoms. I always think how nice it would be to live in such and such a place, but in the end, I don't think that I could ever be in a country other than this one. I am too used to things here and enjoy the promise of the country. I honestly believe that anything is possible here and opportunity exists. Now, my family is not in an ideal situation right now. Things could be a lot better financially and my mother is really worried about my father, but I am an optimist. I firmly believe that everything will work out alright in the end. Maybe I'm naive, but it is the way I think. So, G-d bless America.
Later,
Jonathan
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