Mommy Musings

Seven months ago, New Jersey and New York were devastated by Hurricane Sandy.  A whole town was engulfed in flames, houses and boardwalks destroyed, lives lost.  But one thing Jersey doesn't do is sit around and cry and ask others to help us.  No, Jersey got up, dusted itself off and began to rebuild.  We {and by we I mean others, since I didn't actually help with the rebuilding...I mean my shed is still in pieces in the back yard} cleaned up, tore down, and built back up again.  All while in the midst of of the the coldest, longest, winters ever.  But we, along with our Governor Christ Christie were determined to rebuild the Jersey shore.  And you know what?  We did.  No, not completely, but this weekend most of the shore towns are open for business.  Unfortunately the weather is totally crappy and cold, so I'm not sure how much business is being done, but still, they're open. I have always been proud of my state, proud to say I'm from...

Yesterday, Andrea posted this list on her blog about ways to know you are Southern.  I love reading stuff like that because it's so fun to see how people from different parts of the country live.  So I decided to look up one from Jersey and share it with you.  Because sure, there are some common things among us northerners that is different from those is the south...but there is nothing like Jersey.  Let me know if you can relate to any of these! You've been seriously injured at Action Park. You know that the only people who call it "Joisey" are from New York (usually The Bronx) or Texas. You don't think of citrus when people mention "The Oranges." You know that it's called "Great Adventure," not "Six Flags." You've ordered a hard roll with butter for breakfast. You've known the way to Seaside Heights since you were seven. You've eaten at a diner, when you were stoned or drunk, at 3 am. Whenever you park, there's ...