I’m not American and the only connection I have with the country was my brief stay in the States. I was young then. Very young.

At the time, I was a little person out of her shell so to speak and quite literally too. I’ve never had such exposure to life and experiences because of my strict parents. But strangely enough, when we were there as a family (Dad was doing his Masters at one of the universities), they were different in their parenting approach. Not indifferent altogether but some relaxation when it came to things that I and my sister could do; stuff like that.

I would be lying if I say I didn’t enjoy my stay and life there. Particularly, the snow, the pizza, the burgers, the roller-skates, the park, the holiday destinations, the food..almost all things were flaw-less. Though it wasn’t long but still, I managed to embrace a little of what America is like. Admittedly, I never quite enjoy the school atmosphere because there were some rules and restrictions imposed by my parents when it came to “after school activities” but other than that, it opened up my eyes alot and gave me a whole new perspective.

As naive that I was then, I actually believed in all the greatness the country had to offer and the infamous “American Dream”. I never really had any of those per se but I liked the idea and believed that it was real and that many achieved it; many were living it. That much I knew. I remembered being in a place where there was perpetual happiness. Or so I thought there was or perhaps, it was only me.

Now, that I am older and wiser, I realised that UGG Boots are the way to go!!! LOL…OK, I side-tracked a little

As I was saying, now that I am older, I realised that things aren’t as what they seem anymore in the US. People have been devastated, their lives turned up-side down, people not being happy, kids running lose beating up other kids, violence, hatred and all the bad things. I also realised that when I was young, my parents shielded me from the negative as much as they could and that explains why I only saw the positive.

I believe every country has its or her flaws. So, does my very own. But at that time, in the US, I honestly thought people were in a land of many opportunities and how I wished I was one of those people living there. But in recent times, I couldn’t see that. And in recent times, my own country wasn’t doing very well either. But, as citizens, we have the ability to enforce our rights; to make our country a better place and there is only one legitimate and extremely powerful way to do that : by casting our votes. A few months ago, we did just that not only for ourselves but for our future. In a small but significant way, we did it!

Similarly, as a 3rd party observer and frankly, I’m not the kind to dwell deep into politics although I do hold some opinions about it, I think the American citizens have done the same. They have enforced their right to demand the place that used to be the place that everyone dreams about, be restored. It’s left them and now, they want it back. I hope they do; after what they’ve been through. I think every rightful citizen should be entitled to it, you know..to live the “American Dream” in their own country, their birthplace. Don’t you?

I feel nothing but extreme happiness for the US folks. I do hope your newly elected President will give you back what you deserve and more!