For the first time in years, I actually got off my ass and went to watch some fireworks. Rumor was that the largest fireworks display in North Texas was taking place across the way from where I work, so we were able to park in our own lot, and have front row seats. It was an opportunity I didn’t think I could pass up.

Before we headed out, we went and spent far too much money on our own fireworks. They are illegal within city limits, but since we live out in the country, we have the right to blow ourselves up or set the house on fire if we please.

I am not a fan of fireworks. Frankly, they scare me. Even those little sparklers freak me out. So, they were setting them off in the backyard, and I would watch until the fuse was lit, and then I’d haul ass inside. It kind of took away from the point of actually watching them…. but I figure if I am going to get severely injured, I’d rather it be during something I enjoy. I mean really, who wants to tell the story of how they hated fireworks, but chose to stand outside watching people set them off, only to have a tube fall over and the fireworks shoot them in the face?  Not me… which is why my whole watch and run plan is brilliant.

Even the professional fireworks made me a little uneasy, but I did enjoy them. I recorded a ton of it, and took lots and lots of pictures, which I will eventually get around to posting. Don’t hold your breath though since I’m still trying to get my vacation pictures in order.

I hope everyone else had a wonderful and very safe 4th of July. Whether you live in the US or not.