That being said, I have a lot of dreams that involve big stuff -- stuff that draws huge crowds.
Just once (for each occasion, that is), I would love to go to the celebrations and be a part of those longstanding traditions. To park miles and miles away, stand all day long, be really cold and then hot and then rained on. To say you were there. To feel the energy and witness the herculean efforts it takes to pull off these giant parties in the streets. To be a part of the traditions that we hold as our own, as a source of national identity. To watch people make fools of themselves or see them make memories with their small children. To make your own memories. I'd say that's pretty cool, and worth the [potential] hassles, wouldn't you?
Today, these crowd-wowing occasions include All-American holiday celebrations.
New Year's Eve
Location: Times Square
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Location: New York City
Mardi Gras
Location: New Orleans
These are the big three that come to mind. Once is enough for events like these, I think, but never seems like a sad shame. I'm sure there are plenty of other American occasions that deserve equal fanfare. What are your Top 3?
I know it is more traditional to "give up" something during Lent. I guess you could say I'll be "giving up" reality for just a little bit. The next 40 days (and posts) are dedicated to dreams. So we're giving up limitations, fear, uncertainty.... and allowing ourselves to dream no matter how wild or crazy or out-of-this-world that dream might be!
40 Days of Dreams
Day 6: Live by the beach.
Day 7: Have a personal library.
Day 8: Be in a band.
Day 9: Wear jeans to work.
Day 10: Find the perfect pair of jeans (every time).
Day 11: Do it like a pro.
Day 12: Work on a film set.
Day 13: Experience "The Dreaming."
Day 14: Take a hot air balloon ride.
Day 15: Be debt free.
Day 16: Do the big stuff (American holidays).
Day 7: Have a personal library.
Day 8: Be in a band.
Day 9: Wear jeans to work.
Day 10: Find the perfect pair of jeans (every time).
Day 11: Do it like a pro.
Day 12: Work on a film set.
Day 13: Experience "The Dreaming."
Day 14: Take a hot air balloon ride.
Day 15: Be debt free.
Day 16: Do the big stuff (American holidays).
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