summer so far

summer has been fun so far; at least the weekends. we've been jam-packed with fun plans and are working to enjoy the city to maximum capacity. we're also enjoying record high temps that feel as you're roasting in a fire pit. anyhow, june included a trip to long beach. this was our first time there and it's a cute beach town that beats the pants off off most in close proximity to the city. for one, you can actually swim in the ocean without fear of being stabbed by a hypodermic needle. also, the number of people is far less, making for a much more pleasurable day at the beach. we also went to brew fest on governor island with friends and spent the 4th of july the same group. our friend's parents live in a darling little town in the garden state and host a 4th of july bash each year complete with fireworks, a parade, bbq and beer pong (not in this order). there also happens to be a county fair across the street where i was able to get my zipper on. we were lucky enough to spend the actual 4th of july on a friend's boat where we went zoomed up to hudson valley and spent the evening in the city on the water watching the fireworks. next year will surely suck after such a great day.