To be really patriotic is to go across the U.S.A.

It's been well over a decade now and I never imagined how far I have gotten to in visiting parts of the U.S.A, as well as becoming in resident in already two cities - Orlando, FL and Joliet, IL. It's an amazing feat, for sure, but I know I have long ways to go trekking myself across this wonderful land of ours. I've seen Times Square and Manhattan in New York, the great buildings including the Willis Tower in Chicago, the western part of VA (via west route 58) in Danville, the beaches of Ocean City, MD, the Disney and Universal parks in Orlando, FL, and the Chicago Speedway here in Joliet. If I had a map right now, I'll start thumbtacking where I've been and where I want to go next. I think California, Oregon, Arizona, and Washington would be the fitting conclusion to end the journey. Regarding the east coast, most of it has been completed in well over 10-12 years time. I've driven from Virginia Beach, VA to NYC and then Orlando, FL to Virginia Beach,VA. Pretty much the whole eastern seaboard. One thing's missing however. I would like to visit Boston, MA. That would be awesome .... But it's not just about the spots one visits. It gives the American citizen the expanded, in-depth, and unique perspectives of what makes this country great standing strong to the test of time. Wherever one goes, it's America - from north to south and east to west. People may seem different from the lifestyle that we are accustomed to living all our lives, but they are no different from you or I. We are all part of a United America. To be really patriotic for your country it to go across the U.S.A. seeing your fellow American counterparts from all over and having that full appreciation during and when the journey has reached its climactic end. And this is when you'll get that wholesomeness to the red, white and blue flag that stands before you and the men and women that put their lives for it, for us.