Every now and again I like to show my patriotic side. Even though most of the world sees the US as a kind of sh*t show, I am still American πΊπΈ in my heart and soul.
Occasionally, someone will ask me if I would give up my US passport and try to get citizenship in Italy or, even in Korea as that is now possible. Without hesitation, I reply with a definitive “No”. I feel even considering it would be disrespectful to my family on many levels. I also feel as if it would negate all of the rationales for my being adopted in the first place.
So, even though I am not a great flag-waving or “hoo-rah”ing American, I still appreciate what the country represents and has given to me in terms of a more opportune life. Plus, when I wear things like this and go “dreadful American” π on M, it gives me a little bit of mischievous glee! π
With that – Happy Birthday, USA! πΊπΈ π
~T π₯πβοΈ
