The Life I Was Meant To Be Living

In the midst of a busy semester, I usually whine to G that this was not the life I was meant to live. Getting up super early in the morning to prep for the day? No. Needy students for a minimum of 15 weeks? Mmm no. Grading and writing and lesson prepping and responding to snarky emails and presenting and conducting workshops? Not really, no.

But. This? This is the life I was meant to be living. Yesterday we drove around Napa Valley (in the crazy rain - lots of roads are closed) and went to a tasting at Em's favorite vineyard, V. Sattui.

We got to do the tasting for free because Em has brought so many friends and family here! It was amazing! A nice break from the rain. We chatted and drank and drank and chatted and then perused the goods. I ended up buying (in addition to wine, duh) a couple of bottles of dipping sauce that I think G will really like. One flavor is garlic parmesan and the other is roasted red pepper. It's the gift that keeps on giving. :)

My favorite wines that we tasted were the Sauv Blank and the Cab Sauv. I bought a bottle of Gamay Rouge, though, a fairly light and sweet red table wine. When the man poured it he said, "This is your hot tub wine," and we just chuckled and gave each other a look. But as we were taking the first sip, he said, "This makes the perfect Sangria," and that got me. It was fruity and light and refreshing without being overly sweet. Twist my arm. Sangria at my place this summer! You're invited!

Today, we're on our way to spend some time in San Francisco before I have to go to the airport. Before real life (palm swiping across forehead) begins (swan dive into the abyss).