We lived to tell another day after our incredible 7000 kilometre journey from South Western Ontario to our home in San José Del Cabo, which began on 29 October and ended on 7 November. We traveled through Michigan, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, and finally California before crossing the border at Tecate into Mexico. Thankfully, it was all without drama and mostly uneventful, save for one small crack in our windshield just before Yuma AZ. We also took the opportunity to stop along the way to knock off a few items on the old bucket list.
We spent a couple of days in Flagstaff AZ, and made the trek to the Grand Canyon. I was in no way prepared for what would greet us once we arrived. I cannot possibly begin to put into words what I saw and experienced as we walked, hiked and wandered our way around. I was awe struck and it served as an enormous reminder that we are mere specks on this amazing planet we inhabit.
One thing which I did find interesting were the number of folks who were walking about with their face in their phones and not paying any mind to their surroundings. Case in point this lovely gal laying about enjoying the day, if you weren’t looking for her you wouldn’t have seen her and certainly not with your head down focused on your phone. Taking pictures and videos is one thing but carrying on a conversation for all to hear is another… Baby rant over.
In a way I was exactly the same whilst my face was buried in a bottle. My focus was at times singular in thinking what would I drink next and when. It saddens me to this day, but I am so grateful that I ended that love affair, as it was most definitely one sided, and my only reward in the end was heartbreak.
1 December 2018 will come and go without much fanfare as I celebrate 28 months of sobriety and because it is my journey, I do keep it close to the vest, even though I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. Today I will do my Spanish lesson and I’m getting quite proficient – muchas gracias, email my mother, and do my 22 pushups, all while soaking up the warmth and sunshine that the Baja offers. Amongst other things, I will read fabulous blogs written by fabulous people about their trials, tribulations and successes, I take strength from them and perhaps offer a word of thanks or encouragement. But of one thing you can be certain, I will be sober.
Until next month, and one more sober day, be well and be you.
Congrats on 28 months! And thank you for the beautiful photos. It’s funny, but I am just starting on ye’ ole pushup challenge. Today, I can’t even do one, so it really is a challenge. Will let you know how it goes. I’m also trying to learn Spanish, but I never get a chance to use it here. I think it would be a lot easier in Baja. Will put it on my bucket list. 💕
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Thanks so much. Good for you on the pushups, consistency is the key, and as for Spanish, Duolingo is a great free app! Buenos dias! 💜
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Muchas gracias! I’ve already fallen away on the push-ups but will start again today.
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The experience of being able to travel the way you did will stay with you. The memories gained vs travelling by plane and getting there faster cannot be compared. As always, the blog is inspirational. I look forward to reading each month’s topic.
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Thanks my friend!
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I continue to enjoy your blogs, Debbi. In this one, I couldn’t agree more about people with their face down focused on their phone. It actually makes me sad that they don’t/can’t see all the beauty that surrounds them.
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And sometimes right in front of their faces – literally!
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Yay on 22 pushups as well as 28 Months! I can do 22 “girl push ups”! Lol
What a journey you are on!
I need sun, too!
xo
Wendy
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Thanks Wendy. And there’s nothing wrong with ‘girl’ pushups, they’re just as good!
Sun is good for the soul xo
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