Beachbound

Tonight, JG and I are meeting his mom’s side of the family for a few days in Ocean City, New Jersey. Almost everyone is already there, but with work and class, our arrival was a bit delayed. I think JG will still get in some good beach time before we leave on Saturday.

This vacation is an annual family tradition, but I’m still getting used to the whole idea. As a native of rocky shorelines and look-don’t-touch-oceans, I don’t exactly relish the feeling of sand in my feet or the scent of salt in my nose. I’m resigned to the fact that, while beaches will never be a part of my perfect vacation, JG certainly is. If he wants to go to the beach, well, then we’ll do it together.

That’s not to say that Ocean City doesn’t have its charms. I’m looking forward to eating dinner at the clam bar, buying cotton candy on the boardwalk, and getting saltwater taffy stuck in my teeth. Non-food-related glories include zooming through a stack of books, lounging on my beach chair, holding my own with a gang of game-playing (and smack-talking) cousins, and taking pictures with a much-improved camera as compared to last year’s model. Despite the lack of a reliable Internet connection, being out of the office and at my leisure are very appealing, indeed.

We’re off! Happy 4^th of July!