Quitting coffee – not going so good. We have completely abandoned the caffeine-free drink that we had briefly switched over to, and now routinely start our day with a cup of instant java. Still not as bad as the two or three cups from our drip machine which we were having every morning, but a far cry from shunning it altogether.
It’s funny. I’ve always considered myself to be one of those tough-as-nails, "unbreakable spirit" sorts that would have an iron will, allowing me to scoff at a tempting, aromatic cup of coffee. Mrs. That Dan Guy on the other hand, well, her middle name is Folgers – getting her to quit is like trying to convince a tornado not to ravage a mobile home park – it can’t be done. Some things are just genetic. I’m just personally a bit surprised to see that my steely marine-like determination just hasn’t been enough to overcome the addictive powers of coffee…
However, if we can keep our consumption down, we are on the right track, and maybe this is a progressive system for coming off of our cravings. Unless of course one day we suddenly find ourselves pouring a cereal bowl full of raw coffee beans, adding a heaping helping of milk, and chowing down maniacally to get our day underway.
Oh, the unkind mercy of temptation – whatever that means…
Chow for Joe...I mean now...
It’s funny. I’ve always considered myself to be one of those tough-as-nails, "unbreakable spirit" sorts that would have an iron will, allowing me to scoff at a tempting, aromatic cup of coffee. Mrs. That Dan Guy on the other hand, well, her middle name is Folgers – getting her to quit is like trying to convince a tornado not to ravage a mobile home park – it can’t be done. Some things are just genetic. I’m just personally a bit surprised to see that my steely marine-like determination just hasn’t been enough to overcome the addictive powers of coffee…
However, if we can keep our consumption down, we are on the right track, and maybe this is a progressive system for coming off of our cravings. Unless of course one day we suddenly find ourselves pouring a cereal bowl full of raw coffee beans, adding a heaping helping of milk, and chowing down maniacally to get our day underway.
Oh, the unkind mercy of temptation – whatever that means…
Chow for Joe...I mean now...
6 comments:
Excuse me?!
Ok, I was going to go on a rant here that would have started with something like "You have got to be kidding?!!", but, I digress. Your blog fans know exactly what I am thinking, dont you?!
Oh please!
What are you thinking, MTDG??
How I, like Rambo am capable of incredible feats of willpower??
whats with the pic its not fricken october
Better yet start your day with a handful of chocolate covered coffee beans....yum yum...or they make a delightful mid day snack and perk you up!!
You know, we live in an incredible world - where you can Google "squirrel drinking coffee", and find instant results to match your request.
You're welcome, Joe!!
Right now, I think we would consume mud where coffee was once grown...
How do people live WITHOUT this stuff???
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