Alynwa's Mind: It's Crazy in There

Got in last night.  I had a wonderful, restful time.  I didn't realize how much I needed some down time until I got there.  The majority of my time was spent lying either on the beach or poolside.  I took very few pictures and I only did two excursions that took about nine hours combined.  I spent my time reading, sipping wine and the occasional cocktail and eating.

When it came to food, I made sure to eat lots of fruit and veggies because I knew I was getting a ton of empty calories from the alcohol.  I expected to gain weight, but it was only three pounds.  If you knew how much I've packed on with other vacations, you would know that comparitively speaking, I didn't gain anything.

The Song Story Challenge post this Thursday and again, I haven't written one word for it.  Last month, I was able to cobble something together for the 1st posting day; hopefully, I'll be able to do it again.  I'm in no rush to get back into my "normal" routine.

I think I figured out a couple of plot bunnies, so that's a good thing.

Just got back from my first ever trip to Wildwood, New Jersey.  I have to say I really enjoyed myself.  My cousin and I stayed at The Bolero, a combination hotel/motel located one block from the boardwalk.  We were in the hotel part.  Not bad; the room had a separate living room with a microwave and a fridge.  There was no window in the bedroom and only one light, the mattresses were way too soft and our one living room window overlooked the pool, but you know what?  I didn't care.

Wildwood is just this side of seedy and reminded me of the old, pre-casino Atlantic City; lots of arcades on the boardwalk where I played Skee-ball to my heart's content, tons of places to buy salt water taffy, hokey souvenir shops and piers with rides like the Great White rollar coaster I had a blast riding.

The Bolero has a restaurant with live entertainment every night starting with Elvis impersonator Johnny Tocco who performed our first night there.  We both took selfies with him and it seems fitting that as we were eating brunch in the Red Oak buffet this morning across the street after checking out, he came in and sat across from us alone.  He remembered us and wished us safe travels home.

I will post pix later.