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As the school year comes to an end, its almost time for summer! The Jersey Shore for some of us is the spot we relax at all summer. For me, I call Avalon, New Jersey home for the summer. Growing up at the Jersey Shore has made my summers over the years unforgettable. Going to school in North Carolina many people think the Jersey Shore is actually like the television show, The Jersey Shore, which is far from the truth. Here are a few things every shore-goer waits all year to enjoy!

1. Beach All Day, Every Day
The best part about the summer is being able to go to the beach all day, every day! While the beaches in Avalon, Sea Isle and Stone Harbor you need a beach tag for the summer. All the beaches in Wildwood are free. All the beaches are always clean, fully equipped with lifeguards and even the Ice Cream man comes every hour to satisfy your ice cream craving.

2. Ice Cream
Speaking of ice cream, whenever anyone comes to the shore it is always a must to go get ice cream! My personal favorite is Kohr Bros, which you can find up and down the Jersey Shore, especially on all the boardwalks.

3. Boardwalks
Not every Jersey Shore town have boardwalks but all the big towns do! Seaside, Atlantic City, Ocean City and Wildwood are all the major towns that have boardwalks. The boardwalks are major attractions during the summer season. Each boardwalk is equipped with rides, water parks, restaurants, etc.

4. Breakfast Joints
Going out to breakfast at the Jersey Shore is a must. I know I wait all year to get back to Avalon to get a PEC on an everything bagel at Avalon coffee or chocolate chip pancakes at Uncle Bill's Pancake House. There is a no better hangover cure than breakfast at the Jersey Shore.

5. Happy Hour
It's 5 o'clock somewhere right? Happy Hour is huge at the Jersey Shore. Whether your in Avalon and your going to Whitebriar Happy Hour or your in Sea Isle spending your happy hour at Ocean Drive, commonly known as The OD, your always going to have a good time. I am finally 21 this summer and I can't wait to experience my first Whitebriar Happy Hour!

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2. Ice CreamSpeaking of ice cream, whenever anyone comes to the shore it is always a must to go get ice cream! My personal favorite is Kohr Bros, which you can find up and down the Jersey Shore, especially on all the boardwalks.

4. Breakfast JointsGoing out to breakfast at the Jersey Shore is a must. I know I wait all year to get back to Avalon to get a PEC on an everything bagel at Avalon coffee or chocolate chip pancakes at Uncle Bill's Pancake House. There is a no better hangover cure than breakfast at the Jersey Shore.

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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