Happy Friday before the Fourth of July!
At this time of year, I like to celebrate my freedom from unhealthy habits that used to weigh me down, physically and emotionally.
My Declaration of Independence
- I declare myself free from greasy foods that leave me feeling gross.
- I declare myself free from sugary snacks that make me crash and burn.
- I declare myself free from craving soda that rots my teeth.
- I declare myself free from guilt about indulging when it’s worth it.
- I declare myself free from choosing clothes that hide my figure.
- I declare myself free from sitting on the sidelines because I’m too out of shape to play.
- I celebrate my freedom to enjoy a varied diet of nutritious, delicious foods.
- I celebrate my freedom to say “No, thank you” to food pushers.
- I celebrate my freedom from food hangovers and carb comas.
- I celebrate my freedom to wear white pants and horizontal stripes.
- I celebrate my freedom to blame designers—and not myself—when I can’t find clothes that fit.
- I celebrate my freedom (and ability) to enjoy an active lifestyle.
Have you read The Declaration of Independence lately? It is quite powerful, especially in view of recent protests against oppressive governments.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. . . .
That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government . . . .
We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these united Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States . . . . And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.
(My view of the fireworks last year)
How are you celebrating July 4th?
What would you write in your Declaration of Independence?
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I love that you actually posted the words to the declaration here…so many people have never read it!
PLEASE post a photo of you in your striped pants outfit, PLEASE. Nothing would make my 4th of July happier than that!
That would be a horizontally striped top and white pants, although I did own a pair of black + white (vertically) striped pants back in my crazy college days.
I like your declaration! 🙂
For my first Independence Day as an American we're going to Chicago… I hope they show Independence Day (yes, with the aliens :P) on TV at some point while we're there… because I cannot have a 4th of July without it! 🙂
That was wonderful! Having had a 5th grader this year, I've heard the whole Declaration several times recently. I have to say it brought me to tears the first time I heard my child recite it. It really is an amazing piece of work. Happy Independence Day!!!
I love the 4th of July in DC!! I'm going to the Nationals Game and watching the fireworks 🙂 It never gets old!
Oh, the Nats game should be fun. I hope it's not too hot!
I love this – just what I needed to read today. 🙂 This is getting printed out and stuck to my fridge!!!
Thanks, Mary, that means a lot!
And here I thought I was being so creative:) Too funny. I guess great minds think alike. Love your list.
Oh, you were much more creative than I was! 🙂
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