I think it is safe to say that most homeowners or tourists come to LBI because they love the beach, yet thus far, I have yet to talk about it. I as well LOVE the beach. For this post I am going to take you through my average day on Long Beach Island two summers ago…
Basically every summer night, I used to work at Skipper Dipper (Week 10). My shift usually begins any time between 6 – 8 and ends any time between 10 – 12:45. After work, I am so riled up because it is always so busy and starving because I work nonstop, so I usually eat, talk to my sister (who also works there with me) about the night, watch tv, and go on my phone. By the time I fall asleep, it is almost 2 or 3 am… The next morning, I wake up around 10 or 11 am and eat breakfast (or lunch). Then comes the best part.
Slowly but surely, I brush my teeth, put my bathing suit and sunscreen on, pack my beach bag (lots of water, a towel, sometimes a chair, mandatory beach badges, sunglasses, a book, headphones, snacks) and head out. Our beach house is like a 2 minute walk to the beach (as a lot of LBI houses are), so I do not sweat it if I forget something.
When I get to the beach, I like to put my stuff down somewhat-close to the water and by the flags designated to keep swimmers in that the lifeguards watch over. In my opinion, when it gets too hot, the best way to
cool off is in the ocean. When my cousins or friends are with me, we usually go in the water right away, but sometimes I like to start by reading my book or tanning. If it is a really hot day, I will stay on the sand until I sweat and then have to go into the water. If the waves are nice I like to surf.
I am friendly with all my neighbors (most of them are older for some reason) and usually will talk to them about work or how my day is going. Most people I have encountered on LBI are friendly, and the beach is the perfect spot to socialize. WhenI was younger and involved in cheerleading, they would watch me and my sister when we tumbled and did different stunts in.
When the time finally comes that I have had a enough sun, I will go back to my house and take an outdoor shower (they are my absolute favorite!). It is usually around 4 or 4:30. Then I eat dinner and go to work and do it all over again the next day. It really is the life, and I feel so lucky to be able to have spent summers on LBI like this. I have been to beaches in California and Hawaii and nothing really compares.
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