Don’t worry, I’m not off my rocker. Well, no more than I was two weeks ago when I was still drinking coffee. But now I’m not.
It’s so freeing to be free of it! Don’t get me wrong; I’ve always been a coffee whore. “Will work for coffee” was my mantra. Starbucks cards for birthdays, or hidden in the Christmas stocking, or a swell gesture from a friend…that was my life up until two weeks ago. Then I got some sort of flu bug. You know, the kind where you’re so sick even coffee doesn’t sound good? Nope, it sure did not…for several days. By that time, I figured what the heck? I’ve got this thing beat!
I’m still lovin’ the aroma, but just can’t bring myself to drink it. It’s like poison to me now. I’ve endured the awful headache withdrawals and can’t go back to “the other side.” Or, maybe I HAVE gone to the other side? I mean, I am drinking tea now.
No matter. My life is simpler now. No more planning my next cup of Joe. No more filing through the stack of coffee punch cards in my car (which drive thru am I at?). I’m spending less and sleeping more. I feel healthier. I have more energy. Let me say that again: I have MORE energy. Go figure.
I don’t know how long I will stay off the beans, but I’m telling you I plan to ride this train all the way to the bank.
Mar 09, 2013 @ 18:54:13
I assume that you’ve read about the CRAP-ACCINO: black Ivory Coffee made from beans in Thailand that are feed to elephants and then being plucked from their dung, washed and roasted. hmmmm, sound good? Thanks for liking one of my blogs.
Mar 09, 2013 @ 20:08:55
Ewww yes I have heard! And it is expensive, too!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 06:39:38
I have only one drug of choice left and it is caffeine. They will need to pry my cup from my cold dead fingers. No Coca Cola, no Mountain Dew, nothing but a hot steaming cup of Joe from my espresso machine. I can see your point, but like I said at the last CDA (Coffee Drinkers Anonymous) meeting; “hi I am John and I drink coffee and I am outta here.” Great post – John
Mar 06, 2013 @ 08:49:22
Hahaha thanks for the laugh! Yes, I was a die hard coffee freak, too, just like that! Three specialists have told me over my lifetime to quit the java. For three different health-related reasons. ARE YOU KIDDING ME? This chick is going to die from something…let me be happy. However, age is a factor now. (Sigh) and by the way, my tea has caffeine, so I guess the beans are my demise. I may fall off the wagon, who knows? Or die anyway…coffee-free. I still want Starbucks gift cards at the funeral.
Mar 06, 2013 @ 06:07:37
“coffee whore”. OMG, that is too funny. Well, I wish you luck with this, your newest adventure. And being a tea kind of gal, I welcome you into my club!
Mar 06, 2013 @ 06:39:40
Thanks, Sue! I haven’t tried irish tea yet, but maybe when I get bored with my main man, “Earl Grey!” lol
Mar 06, 2013 @ 13:12:18
To serve a proper Irish tea one must: 1) purchase Irish Breakfast tea 2) purchase good cream 3) have on hand a smallish spoonful of sugar (although in Ireland, I’m told, that would be a largish spoonful). Serve piping hot with way to much cream and sugar – and behold! A kickstart to your day and the destruction of a healthy diet.
Mar 07, 2013 @ 06:36:04
Sounds yummy!