November 12, 2020
Patel Malbec
Disclaimer – this wine was a big splurge. I split a bottle with two friends over dinner
and it was worth every penny. But we’ll get to that in a minute.
Reading through two week’s ago blog, I realize that once you
realize you’re struggling, it’s up to you to do something about it. I’m good
about taking steps to ensure my mental health is improving (or at least not
getting worse). I eat healthy. I exercise. I keep a regular schedule.
I also find ways to alleviate the isolation. I simply cannot
sequester myself in the name of health indefinitely. Do I want to get sick? No.
But I also know that the slippery slope of depression is greased with
isolation. I’m a people person. No people around? Mentals things start to get
sticky.
I have a small group of other people that I deem my
“necessary circle of exposure.” One other couple my husband and I play cards
and have dinner with once a month. Two friends I share wine with once a month.
These people help keep me sane. They keep me from completely disappearing into
myself.
We all have our own triggers – the things that hurt our
mental health. It’s up to us to be aware of those and to do our best to
maintain a healthy balance in life. I read that diagnosis of mental health
issues is up thirty percent right now. It seems many of us aren’t doing such a
great job.
The Patel was an excuse for us to get together and enjoy a
truly amazing bottle of wine. (At over
$100 for the bottle, it was still worth it.) The roundness of the flavors, the
complexity of the nose, even the shade of the robe were all exquisite. I’m going to be spoiled if we do this too
often.
Has it been a while since you’ve splurged on taking care of
yourself? No vacation this year because
of COVID? Go to a good wine store (not your standard grocery store, but
somewhere that has a knowledgeable staff) and splurge. Think of your normal price range and double
it. Do something for yourself.
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