So I find myself in a narrative state of mind lately. I remember when I was younger, my sister Holly and I would always make up narrative pieces about our life or pick out the songs that would best suit our soundtrack to life. It's how we spent countless nights (instead of studying) - over analyzing our thoughts and the non-existent romances in our friends lives and even our own. We'd journal these epic events that seem so trivial now, but were defining moments at the time. So here I am again, on a new journey in my life, narrating the thoughts that are floating around in this mind of mine. I think this also has to do with me watching episodes of My Boys and Men in Trees, which feature lead actresses as writers, often ending the show in narrative blogs. And if no one understands this, I know Holly will. Even though we live miles a part and we don't have that much time together any more... we still know how to appreciate a good "thinking out loud" bit.
As many of you know, I am a lover of wine. Especially red. It is deeply layered with surprises and subtlety, mystery and familiarity, aromas that can take you back to the Tuscan hills where you first discovered it and most of all, good conversations. There are so many varieties of red wines, it's hard to say which one is the best- as I believe it depends on personal preference. Some of my favourites include Chianti, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. But there is one that out ranks them all for me: Brunello di Montalcino. A super Tuscan wine. It is rich with flavour, smooth and rare. And like most great wines, it keeps getting better with age. I believe good friends are like a bottle of wine. They are there when you need them, they are full of depth and they add character to the day. And of course, friends get better with age too!
I was writing with a friend of mine last week, who I have discovered is an amazing writer. I told him that his writing is like a bottle of Brunello - to which he replied, I think you've had too many glasses tonight. But honestly, when he writes, it just makes sense. Just like when you drink a brunello, it just makes sense. The only way I can help you to understand this Brunello friend of mine, is to share with you what he shared with me. (with his permission of course). I am also trying to convince him to start up a blog, as I feel we could all benefit from "how he sees life". Some of you know that I have recently left my family business and have been struggling with the transition of it all and the aftermath. So here are some words of wisdom from my friend G... enjoy
Gianluca writes:
I know that it would be easy to propose extreme solutions to you, black and white solutions, but we live in a colored world and nothing is determined and sure and feelings are like shades of different colors waving continuously like the light of candle flame...
also:
As many of you know, I am a lover of wine. Especially red. It is deeply layered with surprises and subtlety, mystery and familiarity, aromas that can take you back to the Tuscan hills where you first discovered it and most of all, good conversations. There are so many varieties of red wines, it's hard to say which one is the best- as I believe it depends on personal preference. Some of my favourites include Chianti, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. But there is one that out ranks them all for me: Brunello di Montalcino. A super Tuscan wine. It is rich with flavour, smooth and rare. And like most great wines, it keeps getting better with age. I believe good friends are like a bottle of wine. They are there when you need them, they are full of depth and they add character to the day. And of course, friends get better with age too!
I was writing with a friend of mine last week, who I have discovered is an amazing writer. I told him that his writing is like a bottle of Brunello - to which he replied, I think you've had too many glasses tonight. But honestly, when he writes, it just makes sense. Just like when you drink a brunello, it just makes sense. The only way I can help you to understand this Brunello friend of mine, is to share with you what he shared with me. (with his permission of course). I am also trying to convince him to start up a blog, as I feel we could all benefit from "how he sees life". Some of you know that I have recently left my family business and have been struggling with the transition of it all and the aftermath. So here are some words of wisdom from my friend G... enjoy
Gianluca writes:
I know that it would be easy to propose extreme solutions to you, black and white solutions, but we live in a colored world and nothing is determined and sure and feelings are like shades of different colors waving continuously like the light of candle flame...
also:
Every new thing we don't "possess" is more interesting then our usual things, especially because we don't own them. And enjoying what we have and taking care of them is not giving up the better thing but living deeply and not just staying on the surface.
It's like my old tap shoes, always comfortable then I wanted to change them last year just because I thought the new ones were better. As a matter of fact I had problems with the new pair more than with the old one (I lost my big toe nail and suffered a little pain and still I am) so next time I change them it will be for a better reason than because they are my "old tap shoes". But when I had in mind the new shoes I couldn't see the rest in the right perspective.
