The fourth of July and New Year’s Eve are two of my favorite holidays. Sure, Christmas and Thanksgiving are great family holidays, but the f of J and NYE are for friends. I love the traditions that have emerged in my life around these two events. NYE has become a point of reuniting with my college friends and the fourth of july for my summer camp friends. Although both groups of friends are very treasured, there are a few reasons why the Fourth of July is a great day as an eligible bachelorette.
It’s Summer. This means swimsuits, sun dresses, polos. Flip flops and the pool. Tans. Plus, fireworks on a summer night are way better than fireworks in thirty degree weather.
Dancing. So at my camp the fourth always involves a dance. And not a “back that...up,” inappropriate, you wouldn’t want your parents to see you, kind of dance. One where you swing your partner (not in a country western fashion) and promenade. The guys actually have to have rhythm (or a girl who knows how to back lead). For once, I get to be twirled and feel like a lady. It’s my yearly reminder that chivalry is not 100% dead.
No pressure to kiss. Why do people kiss at midnight on NYE? Woooohooo it’s a new year, let’s make out? More importantly, why does everyone not in a relationship feel like they have to find someone to kiss? If I don’t know you, I really don’t want you up in my face. No thanks. So I really appreciate the fact I can enjoy a holiday without any pressure of gift giving or PDA. But then again, if I feel inspired by freedom or the pursuit of happiness, I’m not going to fight it.
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