Cheers...

Image sources: image1 amountainofcrushedice.com Wine Caipirinha 

Image2 photographybylulu.com CinnamonBasilBlackberryGinger
 Image3 sceneboston.com Aperol Spritz
Image4&5 thekitchn.com Trio Collins Violet Fizz/ Cajan Lemonade

Today there is much cause for celebration... I am now 9 month free of smoking! I am too proud of myself. I always knew I had the ability to do it... it was just me having to learn how to get out of my own way. The person I now see emerging from the clearing of the smoke is ... phenomenal! I pray anyone out there struggling with any addiction realizes that all things are possible. When you truly are at your wits end of settling for a mediocre existence ... you make the necessary and sometimes scary steps to change your life. "Quitting " or as I like to call it "Beginning" something has all to do with your desire and determination. Period. I know this from experience in many aspects of my life. Yes, there are hard days... but the good more than out weigh the bad, and I am thankful for the ability to have finally turned my back on that no good, old foe.... for good.

Above are some delicious cocktails/drinks that I enjoy from time to time. Be advised... you don't have to add any alcohol to your drinks... and they be just as enjoyable. You can even add ginger to your drink to give it some fire. It's all about perception! I have found mixed drinks to be very helpful in my past struggle of transitioning from soda pop and highly sweetened fruit juices. Mixed drinks give you the freedom to exercise your palate with an array exotic fruits, spices and mixtures the possibilities are limitless. Total Delishness....

Well... I'm off to celebrate the day, I wish all of you the very best in all of your endeavors.