Writing Prompt - Depict an Ideal Beach Day
Feb. 3rd, 2026 07:27 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kmase1021Wow, two posts in one day! I've decided to try the writing prompts from my book to here, just to get my posts going :) My mother and I are your typical "shoobies". My mom is a NJ native, and growing up, “shoobies” were what locals called the day-trippers who packed their beach belongings into shoeboxes. As much as I love the beach days, it's a lot for one day. Fighting with traffic, keeping an eye on the meter to make sure you don't get slammed with a parking ticket, etc. However, the "ideal" day is what we're after.
I'm a Delaware girl, and I love my DE beaches, but Cape May NJ has a piece of my heart. With its charming Victorian homes, wonderful shopping and glorious beach, it makes it a top destination for me. I would love to start our ideal beach day as an ideal beach long weekend. We would rent an AirBnB facing the boardwalk and the ocean, with a balcony view. We would start out our long weekend on a Thursday afternoon, checking in and getting settled with some time to unwind before we explore for a seafood dinner. We would fall asleep, lulled by the ocean's waves. In the morning, we would enjoy coffee on the balcony, watching the sun rise up over the horizon. After breakfast, we would get ready to hit the beach! Towels, chairs, umbrellas, a cooler with snacks and drinks, reading material and of course, headphones for music. We'd pick a prime spot around 11am, enjoying all that the beach has to offer, from the sounds of crashing waves and seagulls calls, to the smells of the salty sea air, mixed with sunscreen. We would read, listen to music, go for a walk along the surf. Once we've had our fill, or I become sunburned, we can pack up and head back to the house to rinse off the day. A sunburn fueled nap, some food, and now we're ready for some shopping and an early dinner. There is a band playing at the Cape May gazebo, providing a soundtrack for a wonderful day and weekend.
Its February, and I'm thinking it's time to plan this ideal long weekend into reality this summer.
I'm a Delaware girl, and I love my DE beaches, but Cape May NJ has a piece of my heart. With its charming Victorian homes, wonderful shopping and glorious beach, it makes it a top destination for me. I would love to start our ideal beach day as an ideal beach long weekend. We would rent an AirBnB facing the boardwalk and the ocean, with a balcony view. We would start out our long weekend on a Thursday afternoon, checking in and getting settled with some time to unwind before we explore for a seafood dinner. We would fall asleep, lulled by the ocean's waves. In the morning, we would enjoy coffee on the balcony, watching the sun rise up over the horizon. After breakfast, we would get ready to hit the beach! Towels, chairs, umbrellas, a cooler with snacks and drinks, reading material and of course, headphones for music. We'd pick a prime spot around 11am, enjoying all that the beach has to offer, from the sounds of crashing waves and seagulls calls, to the smells of the salty sea air, mixed with sunscreen. We would read, listen to music, go for a walk along the surf. Once we've had our fill, or I become sunburned, we can pack up and head back to the house to rinse off the day. A sunburn fueled nap, some food, and now we're ready for some shopping and an early dinner. There is a band playing at the Cape May gazebo, providing a soundtrack for a wonderful day and weekend.
Its February, and I'm thinking it's time to plan this ideal long weekend into reality this summer.
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Date: 2026-02-03 05:04 pm (UTC)Your use of the word "shoobies" brings back quite a few memories.
Anyway, would you like a friend here?
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Date: 2026-02-03 08:54 pm (UTC)Sure, I'd love a friend on here. Nice to meet you :)