So you guys want to hear something crazy?
I haven’t drank coffee in a month.
Ok well that’s maybe 95% true. Let me explain.
Heaven
The last week of my internship in July was crazy. Along with getting together all of my final paperwork and finishing up any missing hours that I needed to makeup, it finally hit me that I’d soon be entering into the real world of unemployment if I didn’t get my act together. So on top of wrapping up the loose ends of my internship, I was scrambling to get my resume and references in order, and looking for open positions. Amongst other things.
This was a week that also happened to be quite busy for Andrew as well. He was working long hours and (I think) he was out-of-town for a day or two if I remember correctly.
So the only thing at home that was of really any concern to me was Annie. Taking her out and giving her attention and lots of peanut butter. You guys, my kitchen that week? It was a disaster.
Need attention mom…
Needless to say, my mornings were spent rushing out the door, grabbing a granola bar and a banana on the way out. I didn’t even have the brain power to turn on the coffee maker (yes, we have a Keurig, I realize that is entirely pathetic). And on top of that, we were out of coffee pods and there was no way I was making it to the store to get any.
Come Wednesday that week, afternoon rolls around and I find myself with a wicked headache and droopy, tired eyes. What the heck? Am I getting sick? Oh my gosh, I haven’t had any coffee today.. or wait… I haven’t had coffee since we went to brunch on Sunday!
I’d had a headache the day before too, but didn’t make any connections then. Instead of rushing to the nearest Einsteins or Starbucks, I decided that I might as well endure the caffeine withdrawal symptoms since they had already started. By Thursday, I felt like I was living with a chronic hangover. It sucked.
But by Friday, the day I was leaving for my Michigan vacation, I felt fine. In my two weeks spent on vacation, I only drank coffee a few times when I was out to breakfast, but only because it sounded good, and it was cold out. Yeah I’m calling 65 degrees cold. Sorry I live in Florida?
Now that I’ve been back in Florida for a couple of weeks, I still have yet to turn on the Keurig machine. To say that I’m impressed with myself would be an understatement. It has been probably a solid 5 years since I haven’t started my day with a cup of coffee, I never skipped my morning cup. Normally I’m only a one-or-two cup kind of girl, but I definitely was dependent on it. I have to say, I don’t feel all that much different without my coffee, which I suppose is a good thing. Mornings are a little bit slower, but I don’t have too many time-specific obligations at the moment so I’m okay with that.
I don’t plan to give up coffee forever, mostly because it is still delicious (hello iced coffee) and I like having that morning ritual of a hot cup o’ jo to jolt my senses. Surprisingly enough, coffee does actually have benefits! It is full of antioxidants to help fight inflammation in our bodies, which in turn can help reduce the risks for diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases… even a reduced risk of death. But of course, as with everything else, moderation is key. The jury is out on a specific amount of coffee that is safe to consume, but a cup or two (or three or four?) is still considered safe in terms of caffeine.
Do you drink coffee everyday? How much?
