Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A WinoVention

Help! I'm addicted to wine!

Before the hubby deployed I rarely drank. And if I did drink it was beer. Miller lite to be exact. Can you tell I'm from Wisconsin

Shortly before M left we started having weekly get togethers with good friends of ours. There the girls would drink wine and I would have a glass. Yellow tail Merlot was the wine my friend always brought and at first I had to get used to the taste. Def a lot different than beer!

So I started drinking wine and trying out different wines and flavors. I found I prefer reds over whites and sweet over dry. A favorite is Duplin brand wines which are made right here in Nc. I went from barely drinking to having a glass or two a night

Imagine my hubbys surprise when he returned. He had a wife who rarely drank who now comes home from work and pours herself a glass. I can't help it, it relaxes me and it's heart healthy!!

But now when I pour myself a glass my Hubby makes comments about how I'm a lush, how I'm a vino, how I need AA

So why do you think. Is a glass or two a night a problem?



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16 comments:

  1. A glass or so a night isn't a problem. I don't think atleast. I love Duplin wine!

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  2. Ahhhh I was just about to blog that question this week! Yellow tail merlot is my weakness too. I dont have an issue admitting I pour myself about two glasses of wine a night when Im relaxing but I stopped this past week because of my weight loss attempts and I think it has made a difference.

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  3. Some days require a nice glass of wine... or two. I don't really think there's anything wrong with it. I haven't had Duplin wine. I like red wines also... but there is one white wine that is absolutely to die for and there's no way you can finish a bottle and not be tipsy... and it's a little bottle at that. Eis Wein. Mmmm it's so good :D

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  4. Are you kidding me? I practically need a glass or two to get up in the morning (I'm totally kidding). I think it's fine, as long as that glass or two doesn't turn into a bottle or two.

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  5. I think your hubby is just teasin!

    One or two is PERFECTLY fine! We are out of wine or else I would be doing it too right now!

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  6. I know PLENTY of people who have at least a glass a night. The only reason I don't drink a glass each night is because of the calories - and that's only because I really am trying to lose weight. Once I get to my "happy weight" I will definitely allow myself to indulge in a glass of wine during the week!

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  7. I think it is perfectly fine! We all need to relax and unwind... it becomes a problem when you freak out because you don't have it one night... but just because it relaxes you... no biggie!!! If I wasn't breastfeeding I would be doing the same thing right now! Give me a few months lol!

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  8. I like wine! I'm more of a sweet white kind of girl, especially white Zinfandel, but I've discovered Barefoot Sweet Red, and it's delicious!

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  9. If you ever read my blog you'll notice on my weekly pregnancy updates that I frequently write that I miss wine. I used to have a glass with dinner almost every night. I haven't had anything since the beginning of February and its killing me!! I mean, I'm ok, don't get me wrong, but one of the three reasons I'm considering not having more than one kid is because I don't want to give it up again! lol. I was a sweet white wine drinker myself though. :) You can bet that I will have half a glass the first day I get home from the hospital too!

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  10. Um, I live in Italy so of course I am going to say it is ok!! I use to like whites but now after being here I love sweet reds. Oh SO yummy! But there are times I want a dry red! Girl, enjoy those glasses of wine! Um, you now have me wanting to go buy a few bottles! (NOT for one sitting of course!)

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  11. Definately not! I love having a glass or two when I get home from work, with dinner, or while enjoying a bubble bath. I see no difference in that and having a couple of beers each night. If you can convince your husband, I totally recommend checking out Napa. Amazing!

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  12. Definately not! I was the same way always had been then we went to Apple Barn Winery in TN and I fell in LOVE and agree Duplin wine is great but now living in EL Paso i cant find it. Speaking of wine...going to the Fall Wine Fest on sunday!! And some of the other wives and I have "I heart wine nights" it is so much fun!!!!!

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  13. no way jose! I have actually been looking forward to a glass all day... which is maybe a little of a problem. If you lived closer I'd share a bottle with ya!

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  14. I think it is totally fine! Big difference between being a wino and being an alcoholic!

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  15. haha a true vino you are! i have my Masters in Addiction Studies... and careful who you ask but in MY Un{professional} opinion... AA is NOT needed {haha} Unlesss.... these glasses each night are taking priority in life versus anything else that needs you immediate attn after work... and i am sure not! haha cheers! -A

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  16. If it is a problem, then I'm in the same boat with you!

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