Minor Adventures

This Friday, I am turning 23. Nothing special. Though I did feel that I should throw a party- which I am. Problem is, however, is that I feel super selfish for thinking of myself on a day like Veterans Day.

When I was younger, I used to think that November 11th was the greatest day ever- behind Christmas, of course. Every year, I would have a day off from school on my birthday, and I would relish in it. Most of the time, I would spend the day off with my aunt and cousins at Disneyland. To me, November 11th would be the best day ever.

Now that I am older, I know why I have Veterans Day off every year. When I was a kid, my vanity told me that it was because it was my birthday,  and the whole country had to celebrate. Well, not really, but along those lines.

Today I know that Veterans Day has a higher meaning than celebrating my birthday.It is the day we honor the veterans of war, the POWs, MIAs, soldiers in action, reservists, and retirees. We honor them for the sacrifices they have made for their country- life and limb.

Though I am still having the birthday party and having a day of my own-selfishness aside- I would like to ask everyone to honor the vets that they know or see by remembering what they have done or are doing for their country. They remain selfless while we rejoice in having a day off from school or work.