2. Where I'm from, we don't have a zip code, we didn't have a ShopRite until I was at least 10 years old and we have about two local bars to drink at on the weekends. (But bars are overrated anyway when you live on a lake. We party on islands.)
3. I know Newark sucks, Camden is the armpit of the world and I agree - the turnpike IS hell, however, "Dirty Jersey" is not all dirty.
I've never been fooled into thinking I could actually convince people of this and once Jersey Shore graced my life with it's presence I knew I never would. The nickname I adopted in Syracuse, Jwoww, still sticks a little too well.
Yes, I went to prom weekend at Sleazeside and I get it, we're a little rough on the road. (Not bad drivers, just aggressive.) But, this post is all in defense of Jersey because I was fortunate enough to live in one of the best communities and most beautiful places anywhere. Forest Lakes.
From when I was 6 to 18 I had a circle tan on my back, and was swimming, life-guarding, coaching and rarely wearing more than a bathing suit. Again. Not Jersey shore. No poofs, situations or hair gel. This is Forest Lakes.
So, after running around my lake more times than I can count, I finally decided to take a camera. Naturally, this has become one of my favorite runs. Though the hills can hurt, I still find it beautiful in every season, especially fall...
See that - GREEN acres
The park down the road from my house growing up.
Not too bad.
Our lake is too small for big boats.
Armpit? I think not.
Boardwalk beach: Where I spent endless hours...bored.
Quiet.
Serious color.
Peeking through.
I swear we're still in Jersey.
Love this island.
<3
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Jess, shhhh. I told you to keep this beauty a secret. Oh well, perhaps I should just plan on having some more visitors.
Mom
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