Real Bad.
So I did....
Not far but to the most dreaded Seaside Heights, NJ. I'm pretty sure I vowed to never return to this beach town after my experience last year, however, for Fran I made the exception. Even though I left Philly in the most rotten mood, I returned with different feelings.
Let me just first say that it is always special to catch a friend in their element. I mean, you learn alot about your friends by doing the normal friend things, but it is not until you see them with their family that you begin to see exactly why they are the way they are. Pretty fucking awesome dynamic I tell ya.
Anyways, Danielle's family was as amazing as I had expected. Fran's of all Fran's I have to admit. Grandma and Grandpa were just the best, the absolute best. Grandpa reminded me a lot of my own, making him even more special in my heart. They cooked me the most incredible Italian dinner since my time in Italy. I felt like I was right back in Roberto's backyard, it was perfect.
It was Grandma, for sure, who got me. This woman is incredible. I know now why Danielle looks up to her so much. She is everything you want for your family and more. She holds everything together and is just the most precious trash talking sweetie pie I have ever met.
Grandma and I got to talking a little bit about life. Just talking to her for 30 minutes cleared weeks of frustration from my mind. I am not sure if I could explain to her how much this meant to me, but it did. Some people just hold so much knowledge without even knowing that they do. So...thanks Danielle, for your Grandma, cause she cleared my mind and warmed my soul.
I will for sure have to invite the entire family to my life party.
Cheers to the Battipede's.
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