aww this is grumpyness...

I woke up around 4am, flipped on the TV and saw the fantastic news about all the Chile miners finally being rescued. Honestly, I had forgotten all about them. I had heard of the collapsed mines months ago and I guess I just assumed they perished or were rescued (I don't follow the news because I cannot afford and do not want to start tak any anti-depression pills) sorry...

After watching a few minutes, one of the 1st thought that came to my mind was WOW the patriotism there in Chile is outstanding. As poor as they are, they truly are proud of their country! Seriously, I'm so amazed because the pure last thing out of my mouth behind 69 days in the dark with 33 men and no bathroom would be "America, America, America" I'm in no way shape or form proud to be an American. In my eyes, not too many of us “Americans” fall under what our forefathers thought we were going to be. Nothing ever changed without a huge massive, monumental fight resulting in loads of death, despair & devastation.  ... this is my country. This is my country?!?! Is it?!Free your mind America! We should embrace all colors, cultures and religions. Quit saying you’re the "land of the free" rap, when it means diddle squat.

Now that I think of it, the most patriotic I have ever felt was actually during & shortly after the ghastly 9 11. Those petty al-qaeda goon bitches who shat on us 'home of the brave' folks, left a mark.  We were suddenly ALL on the same level. This wasn't the combat I asked for America to hear, it was the battle I acquired and the one that they suddenly heard.  Paralyzed with fear and stripped of our security blanket and vanity and held each other close regardless of color, sexual preference and status. This was for the first time I felt like I could depend on my country for love and support. My people, my country is in mourning together because of these ape savages. I don't know if what I just said makes sense but long story short... to the hell with status, money, looks and toys.  We didn't know what was going on... is this war? Are our days numbered? Are our hours dwindling down to 0? We're valuing life, buying guns, holding our children, family and friends close and being brave enough to shoot to KILL if needed. America cared at that time, America mourned for every American that has just perished. For once I felt like the 'people' in, "We the People". I held hands with a stranger while watching the news feed in my doctors office, I prayed to every single religion and God thing out there to keep my family safe, I hugged my neighbor, I cried with my boss (who is a HUGE racist) & witnessed a bank teller have a break down. I bared my soul and souls were shown back to me. This is what my dream country is. If I fight, we all fight. Deaf, gay, black, white, male, female.. we all in this. We.. All.. In.. This! That's my constitution! 

Copiapo Chile let me just say, I am in complete and utter admiration of your love for one another, the roots you value, the kiss you kiss and the thick ass morals you cherish till death, just amazes me and I wish I could carry it and pass it along to my children. chi, chi, chi, le, le, le - Chile!

...or Maybe I just need to save up for some Prozac.

 33 people rescued on 10/13/10 you add up the dates and tell me :)