Memorial Day

This Memorial Day was the first one I didn't spend at home with my family; not that it makes any difference, but I just thought that was an interesting fact. I normally don't do anything special in honor of Memorial Day, and this year was no different. I actually spent most of the day in transit from New Jersey. When I finally got back, I went out to eat with some friends at Qudoba, and then we took a walk through the park at Penn. It was probably the most relaxed I've been in quite some time, probably because it's the only holiday I've had since spring break. Although I did nothing directly to honor the many US soldiers who have died fighting for us, my actions were directly affected by them. They fought to allow people like myself and my friends to have the freedom to go out and walk in the park, and enjoy eating with friends. When I think about how I did nothing to honor these brave soldiers, I feel a bit ashamed. Most people don't do anything either, but still that is no excuse for apathy.