Could see what options Grounds for Sculpture might have for a tiny wedding. Thinking about the shore, Cape May has tons of options. Saw a lovely beach wedding (we were sitting nearby) of about 2 dozen guests hosted by the Peter Shields Inn last summer. And Washington Crossing Park on the Delaware comes to mind, either Jersey or PA side.

You may have better luck in Piscataway as Rutgers University is a huge presence there. Tons of students - undergraduate and graduate - rent there. Which means complexes may be more flexible on the student loan thing. Good luck and welcome to NJ!!!

I wonder if this is the same dude I saw piss himself at the Tropicana. My friend and I were waiting outside a restaurant for our other friends when this dude in ratty grey sweatpants wandered off the casino floor, then just came to a stop in the middle of the walkway, stared into space, and let loose.

Do you have any hobbies or interests? Maybe choose a book on that topic to start. For example, I once dated a personal trainer who wanted to read more. He was also into sports, so I told him to try a biographies of famous athletes and coaches. It worked. After a couple of those he moved into “food writing” (i.e. Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, Michael Pollen’s books). Maybe you could try a similar approach.

Also, try to be easier on yourself. It’s okay to not finish a book if you’re not into it. Life’s too short. And don’t feel like you need to read 100 books in a year. Just try to read for 10 minutes a day to start.

Good luck and happy reading!

Also do some research; I know Cape May, for example, has beach wheelchairs available for free at certain entrances. Not sure if other beaches have these, but it’s a very cool amenity where available.

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