So, I did it! I celebrated my 50th birthday sober. We rented a fantastic older house in Carmel, California, full of nooks and hidden rooms and right across the street from the most lovely beach. Yes, the smoke from the fires was bad, but it was still beautiful there. We spent lots of time playing in the waves with the kids (mine and my neighborsβ) or snuggled in the house, and it was great.
My neighbor didnβt complain even once about not drinking on the trip. We just had a fun, sober time together.
Thatβs my big news. Just a quick post today. Sending much love!
xoxo
Leafy
YES! Bloody well done & so glad you enjoyed your birthday π
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Thanks, Paige! π
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Yay, so glad it went well!! I’ve heard Carmel is beautiful. I’ve been to L.A. to visit friends but not explored any other part of Cali…. someday…
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Yes, you should … but not during fire season. π¦ π
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Totally AWEOME! So glad it went so well and your 50th went just as you were hoping! You inspire me!! πππ
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Thanks, J!! β€οΈ
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Happy sober 50th – so awesome! Glad you were able to enjoy it despite the fires. Not sure if you are a podcast fan, but The Unruffled is hosted by two (over 50) sober, dignified women and you might like it. Congrats!
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Thank you! That sounds interesting, Iβll check it out! π
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Fantastic. Well done and huge happy birthday to you!!!
I have stayed in Carmel … beautiful place. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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Thanks, Claire! Yes, I love that place. β€οΈ
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Yay! Happy Birthday and congratulations on maintaining your sober status! Iβm glad you had a great time!! Proud of you! π
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Thanks, Collette! Iβm proud of me, too. ππ
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excellent news…so happy for you it gave me smiles & giggles…you go girl!
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Yay! Thanks, Lovie! π
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Happy 50th, Leafy π π Excellent!!!
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Thanks, Dwight! π€
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Well done and happy 50th Leafy! I love how some people (like your neighbor) don’t obsess about not getting to drink like I used to. Lucky folks! π
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Thank you! π
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YES!!! WELL DONE!!!
xoxoxoxo
Wendy
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omg congrats Leafy ! That’s huge π so glad your husband was on board too π xxx Anne
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Thanks!!! Me, too. It was great.
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