On the Boardwalk, you’re never bored.

Our national anthem plays every morning on the Boardwalk at Ocean City, NJ.

And every morning, people stop, put their hands over the hearts, and listen.

It’s a beautiful, beautiful thing.

Every time I witness this,

I decide to indulge in some good ol’ American festivities…

After the ride, I was a little dizzy.

Which may explain why I fell in love with this guy.

Our relationship was a bit scary.

But not as scary as…

Which is one example of how a day can start out so beautifully…

and end so tragically.