Jeanette Cepeda
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Happiness Is By You
At this point in my life, I have no clue about the single life because I have not been single in nearly 40 years. Relationships are part of human existence, and we need them to sustain our lives and well-being. Whether you are single, married, or other,
By Jeanette Cepeda3 years ago in Humans
It's All About The Grapes
Do you love wine? But are not sure what kind of wine you like? Well, there are so many varieties of wine from sweet to the driest. My preferable taste is on the dry side and red. I know some wine drinkers, may think that wine is only made in the vineyards of California. But there are wine vineyards across the continental USA. When I was about 21 years old, I had my first drink of sweet wine, called Cherry Kijafa. This wine was delightful, and it made my head spin and I got drunk. When I woke up, I had the biggest, sweet wine hangover. That was the end of my sweet wine crusade. As I begin to work in the corporate world, I found out there were many varieties of wine, and I set out to see what wine I really could enjoy. When I ordered wine, waiters or waitresses would tell me about their wine list. I began perusing and pretended I knew wine. I decided I would try drier wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot. (Not all at the same time mind you.) To be on the safe side, I tried Merlot, and this wine was not too sweet or dry, it seemed just right, and I began ordering Merlot when I went out to dinner. I then discovered that Merlot could taste fruity, dry, or between it depending on the brand of the wine. I noticed that I was a wine drinker and started trying a variety of dry wines. I discovered that there were different types of Cabernet Sauvignon wines, and they were the wines I enjoyed. Some of them taste just right not too dry or tart. Other cabernets had similar tastes but it depends upon the individual's taste buds. I wanted to know why some bottles of wine had an indent on the bottom of the bottle. In my research, I found out that this is called a “punt”. The punt allows residue to settle down into a tight space on the bottom of the bottle. This prevents the residue from being released back into the wine. The punt also allows the bottle to stand upright and be more stable and prevents the wine bottle from falling over. The punt also adds more style to the design of the bottle. In my further research, I wanted to know why there are years posted on the bottles of wine. Well, the year represents when the grapes were picked. So, if you find a bottle of wine with 2010, that is the year the grapes were picked, and the label is placed on the wine for that year. There are other variations, but this is the standard way the years are put on the bottle. Ladies and Gents, I wanted to give a little education about the wines you care to drink. In addition, to provide an insight into wine and what you may or may not think overall about wine drinking and tasting. Before I leave you, let me recommend some good-tasting wine for every palate whether sweet, sparkling, or dry. Here are a few you can enjoy, and one that I highly recommend: Cabernet Sauvignon Jacob’s Creek. Sweet Red Berringer, Napa Valley Shiraz, Lambrusco (Red wine), Sutter Home Red and White Moscato, Zinfandel Rose and Blush, Brachetto Red, Sidewood Chardonnay, Sangiovese Red Wine, Cupcake Tawny Port (sweet), 14 Hands Riesling, Bordeaux Reds, and Maury Sauvignon Blanc. Oh, I forgot to add, "drink responsibile".
By Jeanette Cepeda3 years ago in Proof
Sex is Vital for Human Health
Sex is taken for granted, but sex is a natural part of life, and we all need it. It is the thing we need to keep our bodies supple and healthy. When our bodies lack having sex, we can become agitated, frustrated, and downright angry. We are not realizing that a decreased amount of sex is what is making us feel uneasy. Our bodies secrete a sex hormone known as Oxytocin. If we don’t release this hormone occasionally oh boy, do we suffer. If you don’t have sex it can lead to various health issues like depression, loneliness, and lack of intimacy starvation. Some women act prudish when it comes to talking about sex in adult conversations. It is okay if you don’t want to reveal your sex habits. That is your right to privacy. However, I am just saying that the lack of sex can be damaging. Speak to your GYN or men, your Urologist if you are having problems with sex drive. You can also speak to a representative that specializes in sex education who can help you with self-intimacy. Being prudent about sex is bad for your health. You need to release that hormone because it is the natural thing to do. I did research by speaking with various women about how they feel about sex. I was surprised by the lack of knowledge when it comes to their thinking about sex and whether it was healthy. Some were not open about talking and other women who were open stated they did not seem to care if they had sex. I asked them did they think sex was healthy? Surprisingly, they said they did not think about sex being healthy but just part of life. They said things like, “girl I don’t care about that anymore,” or “girl I don’t think about it anymore.” When women and men age, we may not require as much sex as when we were younger, but having sex is needed. Even if you are not having sex marathons, you need to have sex as part of your health management. Let that pent up emotion go and feel better by releasing all that Oxytocin in your body. Don’t be ashamed if you are single and don’t have a steady partner. There are plenty of sexual products available to help you release those tensions. I am no sex expert, but I ask questions when I see my gyn and I have conducted research and have found valuable information about aging and sex.
By Jeanette Cepeda3 years ago in Longevity