7.24.2012 through 7.27.2012 ... Trip to New Jersey

I grew up in New Jersey and a lot of that time was spent at the Jersey Shore. My parents have a house about a mile or so away from Seaside Heights. I use this to excuse all sorts of bad behavior.

My first stop was to visit my 93 year old grand Aunt Mim. She's my favorite relative and a very interesting lady. She used to live next to a circus performer and she would go over and do trapeze stunts with him. Need I say more?


Then, I took my two girlfriends down the shore for a few days. I purchased my favorite NJ snackie treat right away. I'm going to have to go on a cleanse after this summer of unemployed excess is finally over. We nearly polished off this whole box along with a few bottles of prosecco and some St. Germain.

Lounging with the pooch and some prosecco ... We're living a rough life at the moment. (My husband sent me an arrangement for our anniversary with little dogs made out of flowers. Perfection.)

Chewie loves relaxing beachside.

I've passed this tattoo shop for the past 30 years.
I always daydreamed of getting a NJ-related tattoo there, so I finally did.

My permanent "birthmark" of my birthplace.
Yes, I got a spray tan the day after I got this; I'm not even joking.

7.11.12 Surf City Bar and Restaurant in Jersey City

Today's adventure was to Surf City - a bar and restaurant in Jersey City, NJ. They open at 4pm, so I met my friend Kris there early to beat the after-work crowd. I was pleasantly surprised that their lobster roll and cole slaw was delicious. It was only $14.95 for the lobster roll and, in the vicinity of NYC, that's pretty damn good. Kris and family ordered the burgers and I don't think the burgers were as good as the lobster roll. They have an area of the bar with sand and some fire pits around, so I imagine it's also quite nice to drink by the water at night here.

The walk there was a little weird. If it weren't for the giant sign ahead beckoning me forward, I wouldn't have thought I was headed in the right direction. If you pass some questionable construction and parking lots, you'll find a little harbor with loads of boats. Sitting right on the water with boats passing you by makes you feel like you're not in the city for a minute ... well, until you look up and see skyscrapers. :)

It was cool; I'll go back there ... and get another lobster roll.

The walk there ... You see what I mean ... but well worth it!

But then you get there, and it's nice ...

Bar right on the water

The lobster roll ... Mmmm