Shore Interrupted: Real New Jersey

After bitching about how inauthentic and stereotypical I found Bravo’s “Real” Housewives of New Jersey to be… I figured, my only weapon would be writing a new tale of life in the Garden State. Thus my “Shore Interrupted” series has been born even though I am currently unmarried, not ‘connected’ and absolutely in no way looking to perpetrate an image based on financial means. So let’s have at it.

Surely, one’s perception has much to do with shaping their personal definition of a “real” housewife. Our stations in life clearly illustrate the duties, responsibilities and in some cases even the perks. I must admit that I watched Bravo’s exploits in California, Atlanta and New York with a curious eye, never balking at the backstabbing, insane waste, or delusions of grandeur that colored each episode. But this time, it’s personal.

Since the E Channel is intent on bringing you even more trash via their Jersey Shore Unleashed series, I sense I’ve got my work cut out for me. If any of these outlets wants to depict the true essence of life in the Garden State, they should probably consider venturing more than a few feet over the George Washington Bridge and using a group of Monmouth County chicks instead. Clearly it seems both channels are going for the attention starved, ignorant or new money thing but as a proud product of the Shore, I sure wish they’d provided a more accurate glimpse into REAL NJ through affluent communities like Colts Neck, Rumson, Monmouth Beach or even Spring Lake.

“Shore Interrupted” will be my satirical chronicle of real life, dating, and sometimes insanity. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to lure more Benny’s to our beautiful corner of the world but it would be nice if people had a bit more accurate information about how things go down here! So whether you currently live in the Garden State or have found your life interruptedly somewhere else- you’ll be able to savor the unique sights & sounds of The Shore through my not-so-rose-colored glasses.

Of course, the names will be changed in some cases to protect the guilty but I think this will be a fun way to wade through the summer. I’m just a girl, searching for her Mr. Big in an ocean full of scary sea creatures…the least we can do is have a good laugh about it!