South Jersey's Sober Party Girl

  Kicking this blog off with a bang! The Hard Rock Hotel Casino in Atlantic City is, probably, one of the best casinos in Atlantic City. Is it because of the brand? The familiarity? I don’t know what it is, but this place always feels like home to me.  My husband and I were excited to return to Hard Rock to see the “My Big Gay Italian Casino Adventure.” A crazy whirlwind play that had the perfect mix of love, lust, and laughter at the Sound Waves Stage. We have walked past the venue a million times, but we never walked in. The bar greets you as you walk through the doors. We were running late to the party, so we did not take a look at the menu. Instead, we were greeted by security and shown our seats. The theater was clean and set up beautifully. The gorgeous chandeliers gave off a warm light and we even got to see the disco ball in action. Overall it was a wonderful production and we will look forward to the next show! Before the show, we had to lose some money… It is a casin...

 Hello!!  I am happy to officially welcome you to the sober party blog!  Who am I? After many years of wanting to share my experiences as a sober partier, I took the leap and just did it! I don't know why it took years, but it did. We're here now!  I am a long time straight edge girl who enjoys a nice party, but with a mocktail or shirley temple in hand. I have known for years that alcoholic drinks just weren't for me. My control freak side could never. That doesn't mean you can't have fun and enjoy the party all day and night!  I have watched friends over the years end up in some pretty dark places and I thank God so many of them were able to find a path to sobriety. It is common, during this journey, to have a hard time bein around a bar, social engagements, or  just others that are drinking. For them, some places just aren't understanding or accommodating to their situation and that can be detrimental.  I am also a big believer in "family friendly" ...