I know that some folks get depressed about turing 50. I have decided to embrace it! My 50th was on July 14th and I am determined to enjoy a drink on the 14th of every month to celebrate this new decade.
On January 14th I celebrated with cake and champagne in Berlin.
On February 14th I celebrated with a martini and charcuterie in front of the fireplace.
On March 14th mom and I went out to lunch at one of our favourite wineries (and mom paid!).
On April 14th we enjoyed a ginger spice martini at home.
For May 14th Paul took me out for dinner and we had a nice Blackberry Ginger Lemonade drink.
I was in Venice for June 14 and we enjoyed a classic Venetian Spritz.
July 14th was my actual birthday and I celebrated with not 1 but 2 special drinks!
On August 14th we made a Blackberry, Sage Martini.
In September I forgot. ACK
In October I shared a great bottle of wine with mom, Rose, and Paul.
The drink for November was made because of a bottle of elderflower syrup we bought. It was an impulse purchase and we had no idea what we'd use it for. It turns out it was GREAT in this drink:
A Brindle cocktail enjoyed in front of the fire on a cool November night. . .
It's a great way to keep the celebration of living with a commemorative date monthly. As I've often said you do know how to live with flair. Love this idea!
Posted by: Barb Cabot | November 15, 2014 at 01:24 PM
November looks very special indeed. I can't believe it's been almost a year since you started this...that time flew by!
Posted by: Kayte | November 15, 2014 at 06:13 PM
It has been a super year of celebrating. Paul has decided he will do the same NEXT year (he turns 40).
Posted by: JDeQ | December 27, 2014 at 07:10 AM