I’d
like to have a martini, Two at the very most. After three, I’m under the table.
After four, I’m under the host.” ~ Dorothy Parker
I had a blast last Thursday, the 16th at Bar
Louie’s for National Martini Day. I was too surprised when I opened my email
and saw this Big Martini Glass staring directly in my face. I’m not sure if
this is your first time reading my blog or if you are an existing reader but Lemon Drop Martini is my beverage of choice.
So, you know I was very ecstatic to see this message.
I became a little curious and decided to look up National
Martini Day to see where else this day was celebrated. Much too my surprise
there was a day unofficially declared for this occasion all around the world.
The actual day for National Martini Day is June 19th. I tried to find where it
was originated from but was not successful. There were many websites that
discussed National Martini Day but there was not anything set in stone nor
based on facts.
Several websites did state “the beverage has grown to become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic
drinks.” I can definitely attest to this statement. There are many flavors
that have evolved over the years. I can remember an old co-worker of mine
liking hers “on the rocks.” She use
to say “I would like a Dirty Martini “shaken,
not stirred.” Ewww no ma’am! I’m not a heavy drinker. I need flavors to
offset the liquor. I know I’m really a wuss!
I
really like the ambiance of it all.
Relaxing. Family. Friends. Laughing. Entertainment.
Enjoyment.
When this e-mail came through, I immediately took a snapshot
of it and posted it on my Facebook account. I know, I really must sound like an
alcoholic, right? I can promise you I’m not. I actually “use to be” (lol) the designated driver among my friends growing up.
Of course, we are all grown now BUT if I had too I could still take on this
role.
My friends and family members can drink me under the table.
I have learned I’m just a squirrel trying to catch a nut in their world. I know
these days to stay on the porch while they jump off and fly. And, I’m perfectly
fine with that.
When I first arrived at Bar Louie’s the crowd was slow. But, as the night grew on the crowd began to slowly come in. It was clear to see that everyone was in agreement with this unofficial holiday. People were there with friends, family and/or co-workers. I’m a people’s person, so I enjoyed seeing the smiles and laughter. These days there have been so much chaos in the world that I thought we as people had forgotten how to go out and enjoy ourselves.
We already experience stress in our day-to-day lives, so to be
able to go out every once in a while and experience clean fun is what I
consider a blessing. We have to always be conscious that tomorrow is not
promise. So, why put off till tomorrow what you can do today. And that was to
enjoy National Martini Day!
Like I said, it was all about having some laughs, food and
cocktails. Nothing more or nothing less.
Eat.
Drink. Be Happy
In the midst of having a conversation at my table I did not
realize that Bar Louie’s was not only celebrating June 16th as
National Martini Day but the entire month of June was being celebrated.
Nah,
how did I miss that e-mail?
Well, I went back to my e-mail to see what I had missed out
on. (Don’t Judge Me) I found that so
far this month Bar Louie’s has dedicated signature martini drinks on different
days. I don’t dip and dap with too many flavors so I was not as heartbroken as
I thought I would have been. (lol)
With that being said, I truly enjoyed as always spending
time with family and friends. It’s not the quantity of
people that matters but the quality of time spent. We all get bogged down with
life, so to take some time out to relate, relax, and release, felt good.
Let’s Chat:
What did you do to celebrate National Martini Day?
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