17. Addiction

This should probably be my favorite post because of all the beautiful things in this picture. Or the topic itself. It says it all. This is what makes my life easier, what makes me happy. My Addiction. This photo was taken during my last summer in the USA... when I worked on 3 jobs and barely saw the beach. But I still found time to have as much of these things as I could..Wine & Books, ladies and gentlemen - the way to pure happiness.

These became three of my favorite books. The one at the bottom translates to "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. I took all the way from home when I went to the States. And I do not regret it - it is a #1 New York Times Bestseller. The book describes the road of obstacles that Greg Mortenson goes through when his failed attempt to climb K2 - the world's second highest mountain - leads him to an adventure that redefines his purpose in life. He takes on the initiative to create schools in some of the most remote regions in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The book shows his biggest challenges and struggles to achieve the cause but also the transformations in his personal life. It is a beautiful book that can inspire many to take on the same path! Hopefully!

The book on top of this small pile is called "Meditations for Women who do Too Much". A friend of mine once showed me a similar title and said the book was for me. I laughed. But this summer I found this small book full of daily tips on how to slow down the mad rush of modern living (quite helpful, especially at AUBG).

The book in middle I saved for last because it relates to the other delightful objects in the photo. "Wine for Women" by Leslie Sbrocco. The author of the book is a wine expert and she claims that the taste buds are different in a male and a female tongue. See, I don't know if it's the gender or the mentality but there might be something true in this. Because I am not sure whether my guy friends would have liked the three bottles in the background that I diminished with pleasure.

From left to right: Malvira Trinita (Italy), Le p'tit Loire (France), Pino Gris Nantucket Vineyard (USA)
ALL OF THEM ARE FABULOUS!
I will be back on Nantucket this summer, and I accept request. I would love to share these tastes with you! Or some good readings, too if you'd like! Gosh, I wish they were paying me for reading and drinking...I would have made a fortune!