Wine Library TV with Gary Vaynerchuk

This is a stressful economic time for many people right now - and everyone needs to take time to themselves.

Whether it’s listening to some of your favorite songs – I have so many, but Hotel California by The Eagles, brings back lots of memories. My parents had a country house in Margaretville, NY. Every chance possible, we would pack up the 5 kids, clothes, food, Pebbles – our dog and stuff everyone into our mini van for the 2-1/2 hour ride. With no I-Pods around yet and hardly any radio reception – cd’s were it and Hotel California was our favorite!

Whether it’s watching a movie that cracks you up – or possibly makes you realize how lucky we are even in these tough times – or… a great romance – The Notebook ranks really high on my list!

Reading a book – a really, really good book. One that you take into the bathroom even if it’s just to read a paragraph. Maybe you’ll enjoy The Lighthouse Keeper by James Michael Pratt.

Getting together with friends – maybe your house one week, a friends house the next time. Taking the stress and financial burden off of one person since everyone contributes. One guest can bring cheese and crackers – bought on sale at the supermarket, another can purchase a bottle or two… or three of wine – keeping in mind that you do not have to spend alot of money.

A FANTASTIC site that I just stumbled upon is WineLibraryTV.com with Gary Vaynerchuk where he speaks passionately while educating you on wine – like take the time to take a “sniffy, sniff” before drinking your wine – and teaching you to look for wine with “thunder” – costs less, tastes BIG. Gary has been a guest on many popular shows – Ellen De Generes, Mad Money, Night Line and my favorite – Conan O’Brien – too funny! When visiting Gary’s site, under National TV Appearances, click on “Conan O’Brien” and watch him get a “Buzz”! Or view the video below to get to know him a bit.

My husbands birthday is coming up. I never know what to get him, but this year, Gary has inspired me to try new wines. I will purchase a few different bottles – a Portuguese wine will be at the top of my list since my husband was born and raised there and he LOVES his country’s wine. Then I’ll just have fun picking a few different varieties. Once a week or so, my husband can pick which bottle he’d like to have with dinner – and that means I get to have some too! Awesome – I can’t wait!

FLICKR – Jesiehart

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November 6, 2008 - Posted by dianasantos | Economy, Fun Post, Uncategorized, Wine | Books, Eagles, Economy, Gary Vaynerchuk, Hotel California, Margaretville NY, Movies, Music, relax, stress, Wine, Wine Library TV

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As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!

I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut - where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.

I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa.