I am an Air Force brat and proud of it!
My father served all his life until his retirement in the 70's.
As a child we moved around several times and lived in many states. I am one of four children and all of us were born in different states, I was born in Texas. I get a good laugh when I mention my birth state to others and they say they detect a southern accent. The ironic part to that is that I was 3 months old when we moved on to another state!
My memories begin when we lived in Nebraska. We moved to NJ when I was in 7th grade and have been here ever since.
I love New Jersey! As a state we are safe from natural disasters. We don't have tornadoes,hurricanes,mud slides,earthquakes or volcanoes and mother nature is generally fairly kind to us. Like most people I do my fair share of complaining about the weather but I do enjoy and take advantage of what each season has to offer.
Where I am located we are 70 miles from NYC making it great to take in a Broadway play,museums,shopping and experiencing the night life and endless dining experiences. We are 20 minutes from the border of Pennsylvania,and 2 hours away from the Jersey shore. Our location allows endless opportunities for day trips and excursions and there is always something to do.
Yesterday as we took our canoe trip on the Delaware we were discussing just how much we loved living in New Jersey for all that it offers to us. As we had a lazy, relaxing,scenic day I had a great sense of gratitude for the state in which I live in.
So if you visit New Jersey and land at Newark airport don't be fooled.......rent a car and go exploring and you will be amazed and marveled of this beautifully scenic state.
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