  So I've always been really hesitant to do any of this online stuff, especially the online journal, but I figured what the hell- right? Something about random strangers reading about your life (yeah I'm talking about you-) just kind of gives me the heebie jeebies. You ask then why are you doing it? Good questions- not exactly sure. Maybe I'll figure it out as I go along, but until then, I guess I'll give it a good effort anyhow.
This past weekend was 4th of July. Mixed feelings about celebrating my country's independence, since it feels so hypocritical when we seem to be oppressing nations around the world, and continue to keep our troops in a war that most of the country does not stand behind.
This seems to be the new face of America. But, I do love my country and all that it was founded on, so I will raise a glass to what America means to me. Unfortunately, here in San Francisco, the fireworks were clouded by the thick fog. Fog in July, I know- quite the drag. Caught some of the East Bay's on TV later. Spent most of the day walking through the Presidio from the Marina with my boyfriend Brant to my apartment in the Haight. Quite a long walk- probably about 3-4 miles, in flip-flops nonetheless, might explain my limping today... Later... 
