I find myself, once again, posting on my blog...miracles never cease. At this rate I might actually develop a habit. Speaking of habits or addictions, I've done very well with not getting too addicted to coffee. At least that's what I tell myself. It helps that the cafeteria serves this awful muck. I really don't know how to describe what they brew. I think it's Starbucks in origin. Without coffee at the cafeteria that leaves me to brewing my own pots. It's quite an enjoyable habit. I only wish I could use real creamer. Powdered doesn't quite cut it. It's not that I have to have creamer, but I do enjoy a little because it cuts the acidity.
My resolution to stave off my coffee drinking came about because of an experience at Honeyrock. Because I had been hiking in the woods for two weeks, I had not been able to have coffee. When I got back to the main camp, I was so overjoyed at the prospect of it that I found myself drinking 2 cups morning, noon, and night. As enjoyable as that was, I soon realized the circles under my eyes were not because of lack of sleep but because of lack of restful sleep.
It's true that coffee doesn't keep you up, but it also doesn't let your brain shut off when it is asleep. The result: bags under my eyes that would make Frankenstein look well rested. With this rude awakening, came a hard choice. I loved my coffee, but alas, I would have to cut back. Six cups was simply too much for my body to handle. My new resolution was this: drink two cups each morning, and decaffeinated tea on all other occasions.
It has become a very pleasant routine. My new teas are excellent, and I'm looking forwad to exploring new brands and new brewing techniques. As one door closes another opens, right?
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Hi Meredith, I noted the time of your post and am now happily spending the day knowing you returned from Chicago, that city of rape and pillage, safe and sound, even though you did not answer my phone call of 10 minutes ago....pray for your mother as she lets you grow up....even without her mac 90 there to protect you...mom
I have long relegated myself to two cups (or double shots) a day and no more, unless it is a special occasion.
green tea is the best, you should start brewing that
also!
I LIKE EXPLOSIONS!
I sadly can not consume caffine on a daily basis period, otherwise I sleep very poorly. There was a period of time when orange juice was simply too expensive to purchase for the mornings so I drank tea. That morning cup of tea made it difficult for me to fall asleep at night. Come on body...
2 cups in the morning has become absolutely necessary for me ... i usually want some in the afternoon, too, but its just too much. usually drink a coke in the afternoon, but im trying to quit that too.
www.teagschwendner.com has some pretty amazing stuff. And they deliver for a nominal charge. I still order from them out here in New Haven, because there's so little like that without driving/training down to New York City. So, I recommend.
today it was 3 cups in the morning, 2 cokes in the afternoon ... but we had to sit thru presentations all day
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