I'd like to be under the sea In an octopus' garden in the shade

You know you're from the Jersey Shore when...

X you wear flip-flops til it snows...and sometimes still even then

girls: your favorite bikini top is also your favorite bra

X you know what a BENNY is and you hate them all with a passion

X you refuse to pay for parking at the boardwalk and so you drive around for a minimum of fifteen minutes to find a residential spot

you know that point is not something you do with your finger...its a place you spend 80% of your time

you know the two greatest inventions are Fins and Surf Taco

X You have consumed at least 20 lbs. of Rita's italian ice in your lifetime

but you know strollo's is better

Midnight Madness sale is like Christmas!!

there are no shoes you'd rather wear than uggs...end of story

X you have absolutely no interest in the gotti boys trying to grind on you at abyss

X swear words should be in the dictionary you use them so often

you do NOT under ANY circumstances pump your own gas

you have had at least one instance of partial nudity at the beach...whether intentional or unintentional

X you never say "down the shore" unless you're trying to explain to a benny where you're from

X you revel in the secrecy of b*****d beach (name hidden to protect its bennylessness)

X you do not say new joisey..in fact you know that no one from joisey does...or anyone for that matter

X you don't laugh when you tell people you're from jersey and they say "o what exit har har har"

you know you're the only people on earth who don't have an accent

you can't help but giggle when someone says wicked

girls: you're obsessed with sunshine daydreams

the smell of the ocean is better than any other scent in the world!

you sleep on sandy sheets...all year round

you given a benny the wrong directions at least once:-)

you truly believe in your heart that we have a parallel culture to orange county, CA...and it is so true

you know you're hair looks its best after being in the ocean

at least one of your friends genuinely does surf

X you know that you can't make a left anywhere and that the jughandle is a way of life...so is wawa

X you know that you live in the greatest place on earth when your sitting in the snow...looking at the ocean

XXyou know that pork roll is more precious than gold and have never been more scandalized than when you found out that other people have never even heard of it..let alone consumed it

this is kinda funny...bc some are really true...

I would add

X you eye roll when you go apple picking in the fall to find 90% of the cars are from NY state :S

X an asshole almost kills you on the highway oh wait its a Benny Ny-er that explains everything...you moved out of his reach and drive around em

X you know the wind mill is the only place to get a dog and chz fries at midnight

X you know that Asbury Park is back from the dead and hoppin

X you know where the closest mini-golf places but will still travel a little farther to go to the better place

X you can easily define what a fist pumper is

LEO
It's often easy for you to act on your feelings, especially when your thinking is in line with your emotions. But now that your passion is beyond your reason, you may have second thoughts about what you are doing. You could be overwhelmed by conflicting desires and your frustration increases as you realize there is no simple path to happiness. Fortunately, you have the support of an encouraging partner or friend, no matter what you decide.

Although the support was a little hard to find at the time :S

is feeling kinda blue and can't seem to change her color :(.

I have had a lot of ex loves come out of the woodwork as of late some as far back as 17 years ago....
It has brought me back to old songs like this one...

Atom Heart

I see the radiance of your atom heart
I wash my dirty hands in your liquid fire
I know it's dangerous but I do it anyway
I need the purity even if it hurts
I feel the naked truth in your quiet voice
I see my secret thoughts in your metal eyes
I think it's beautiful the way you say goodbye
I need the purity even if it hurts
I feel the rage inside but you play your part
I watch your shaking fists and I feed the fire
I know it's hurting you but I do it anyway
I need the fury too even if it hurts
I want the naked truth in your tired voice
I tell my deepest truth I am mesmerized
I think it's beautiful the way we say goodnight
We need the fury too even when it hurts
Even when it hurts

Happy Birthday NICOLE!

:P Yummy!

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED...
? New Jersey Zombie Walk and Zombie Fest
WHERE? The Carousel House in Asbury Park, NJ (700 Ocean Ave.)
WHEN? Saturday, October 3rd.
TIME? Events begin at 11:00am, Walk begins at 5:00pm.
HOW? There's no sign up or registration. Just show up and grab a wristband.
WHO? It's open to everyone, zombies all ages and undead pets (on leashes).
COST? It's entirely free, although there will be cool merch available to purchase.
MAKEUP? You can do it at home, use our free makeup on-site or get a professional makeover for a $10 donation.
LATE? Just join the walk where ever it may be lurching in progress.
RAIN? We walk rain or shine. Hail and locusts are a maybe.


SCHEDULE of MAYHEM
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Base Camp: featuring exhibits by local artists, film makers and authors, as well as a special Zombie Blood Drive.
11:00AM – Anatomy FX Presentation on zombie makeup effects and prosthetics.
11:30AM – Professional Make-Up Panel demonstration featuring special guest artists
12:30PM – Award-winning zombie fiction author Brian Keene Presentation.
1:00PM – Make-Up Stations and Children's Activity Area open
5:00PM – Zombie Walk throughout Asbury Park
6:30PM – Zombie Fest begins on the Main Stage with Thriller performance by Asbury Dance & Yoga
7:00PM – Zombie Beauty Pageant hosted by B Unique Clothing
8:00PM – Jello Brain Eating Contest hosted by Munch
8:30PM – Zombie Karaoke Bash hosted by Paranormal Books & Curiosities
10:00PM – Zombie Walk Official After Party hosted by Asbury Lanes ($10 cover)


There are also two zombie movies being released that weekend Zombieland and Colin....We can walk and then nab a zombie flick! if anyone is interested.

Place an X by all the things you've done and remove the X from the ones you have not.

Things you have done during your lifetime:
() Gone on a blind date
() Donated Blood
(X) Had surgery
() Broken a bone
(X) Skipped school
(X) Watched someone die
(X) Been to Canada
() Been to Mexico
(X) Been to Florida
() Been to Hawaii
(X) Been on a plane
() Been on a helicopter
(X) Been lost
(X) Gone to Washington, DC
() Hugged a homeless person
(X) Swam in the ocean
() Swam with Stingrays
(X) Been sailing
(X) Performed in public on a musical instrument
(X) Cried yourself to sleep
() Played cops and robbers
() Recently colored with crayons
() Ran a marathon/or triathalon
(X) Sang Karaoke
() Volunteered at a soup kitchen
(X) Paid for a meal with coins only
() Been to the top of the St. Louis Arch
() Seen the Northern Lights
() Been Parasailing
(X) Been on TV
(X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't
(X) Made prank phone calls
() Been down Bourbon Street in New Orleans
(X) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
() Fed an elephant
(X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(X) Fired a gun
(X) Danced in the rain
(X) Been to the Opera
(X) Written a letter to Santa Claus
(X) Serenaded someone
() Seen a U.S.President in person
(X) Been kissed under the mistletoe
(X) Watched the sunrise with someone
() Driven a race car
(X) Been to a National Museum
(X Been to a Wax Museum
(X) Eaten caviar
(X) Blown bubbles
() Gone ice-skating
(X) Gone to the movies
() Been deep sea fishing
() Driven across the United States
() Been in a hot air balloon
() Been sky diving
() Gone snowmobiling
() Lived in more than one country
(X) Lay down outside at night and admired the stars while listening to the crickets
(X) Seen a falling star and made a wish
() Enjoyed the beauty of Old Faithful Geyser
() Seen the Grand Canyon
(X) Seen the Statue of Liberty
() Gone to the top of Seattle Space Needle
() Been on a cruise
(X) Traveled by train
(X) Traveled by motorcycle
(X) Been horse back riding
(X) Ridden on a San Francisco cable car
(X) Been to Disneyland OR Disney World
(X) Truly believe in the power of positive thinking
() Been in a rain forest
() Seen whales in the ocean
() Been to Niagara Falls
() Ridden on an elephant
(X) Ridden on a camel
() Swam with dolphins
() Been to the Olympics
() Walked on the Great Wall of China
() Saw and heard a glacier calf
() Been spinnaker flying
() Been water-skiing
(X) Been snow-skiing
(X) Been to Westminster Abbey
() Been to the Louvre
(X) Been to the Taj Mahal
() Been to Rome, Italy
() Swam in the Mediterranean
(X) Been to a Major League Baseball game
() Been to a National Football League game
() Swam with sharks
() Been White Water Rafting
() Written a book or screen play
(X) Been in love
() Put a foot in the Oval office
(X) Hitchhiked
() Joined the Mile High Club
(X) Snorkeled
(X) Seen a person on fire
( ) Ridden a Segway

"a choir full of longing
will call our ships to port
the countless lonely voices
like whispers in the dark

a second of reflection can
take you to the moon
the slightest hesitation can
bring you down in flames"

...............
just watched the last episode of true blood....
and all I could hear was covenant playing in my head....

"tonight we light the fires
we call our ships to port
tonight we walk on water
and tomorrow we'll be gone"

www.ucmusicfest.com

Thanks for making me possible....teaching me all you could in the short time we had together...
I love you...

I did it I made it...I succeeded to do what every parent wants for their child to do better then they did...

crazy thing is they knew all the words haha

Some of you may have heard me speak about my upcoming 35th bday...

My Bday is coming up on August 7th...its kinda of a millstone one too....not to most ppl but to me....

I'll be 35 yrs old....I will have out lived both my parents and a grand parent...that all passed away before the age of 35

I'd kinda like to ring it in with a bang!

anyone wanna come out with me and help me celebrate?



I think I may have found what I'd like to do for my Birthday! its through a meet-up group I'm in...Its a BYOB boat cruise that goes around the NY/NJ waters to places like the Statue of Liberty, Verrazano Bridge and Manhattan. I think it would be a lot of fun. Its something I have always wanted to do....are there any takers? Spaces maybe limited so We need to act fast!

here are more details: The ride will include SPECTACULAR VIEWS of the Statue of Liberty, Verrazano Bridge and Manhattan all aboard a boat that will include a DJ, Karaoke and a whole ton of fun with friends! The theme of the party will be The Eighties! Dress accordingly if you wish!

the group is meeting at 5pm:
McDonagh's Pub

2 W Front St
Keyport, NJ 07735
732-264-0999

How to find us
"Let's meet at the front of the bar inside the place. Balloon at our table also."

The cost : ALL THIS FOR $30! Dinner not included. Payment can be made through PayPal or at another Monmouth Rocks Event. Please contact Bruce (click link) if you would like to make other payment arrangements.


If you cannot make dinner at McDonagh's, but would like to join us on the boat, please arrive by 6:30 (boat leaves at 7, returns at midnight) behind the Bulkhead Bar and Grill and look for the boat labeled "Captain John's." Bulkead Bar and Grill located at:

59 W Front St.
Keyport, NJ 07735

event link: http://www.meetup.com/Monmouth-County-GOCL/calendar/10339353/

Monmouth Rocks!
Party Boat to Manhattan