Sandy Relief Jersey Shore.

As many know last week the northern eastern coast line was hit with Hurricane Sandy and destroyed thousands of homes and memories. So, before I get started I would just like to say that I am donating 50% of all sales on my etsy to the Red Cross Sandy Relief. I have many pictures of the Jersey Shore on there (mainly Asbury, Ocean Grove, and Point Pleasant) from my recent trip home.

Seeing my home destroyed is heartbreaking. Although I have moved away, it is still my home. I can't look at photos without crying and thinking of all those affected. JERSEY STRONG is what we are and we are rebuilding and coming to together to help those who need it... but it will never be the same. New memories will be made... but not without be reminded of the old ones. My family, as many families are still without power. Luckily, they still have their home... but many don't.

I grew up on the shore, going to the many boardwalks and beaches... mainly Jenkinsons in Point Pleasant, riding the rides, playing the games, eating dip and dots for the first time. Or even going to the aquarium and seeing Lucy the blind the seal! Point Pleasant wasn't hit as hard as some of the other boardwalks, but it will take time to rebuild them.

As I got older, I would go to the beach when I was having a bad day... or even a fantastic one. Picking up a friend or two along the way. Or simply driving to AC because of boredom or to Seaside to people watch and see how many girls got their stiletos stuck in the planks. Going to Belmar beach strictly to tan and go in the water.

Me and Matt had our first unoffical date on the Jenkinsons boardwalk. He bought us ride tickets and I was so nervous and unsure of everything... so I bought fun house tickets. We would go to the beach at night and just talk, it's where we fell in love. Our first kiss was on the Spring Lake beach and he proposed to me on a more private beach in Point. There were dead jellyfish all across the beach (but it was too dark to see) and there were hundreds of stars out that night. Never thought I would see it washed away.


You can see all photos at www.etsy.com/shops/avacphoto