Maybe you’re a student, you have a job, or you’re a parent; whoever you are, you often find your energy waning and you need something to give you a boost during the day. Coffee is that amazing, mind boggling drink that can do just that. Sometimes we use it to kick start the day and get the engine going. Then other times coffee makes the perfect afternoon pick me up to keep you awake and thriving. It soothes the soul and gives us all the feels. Though there are so many reasons to join the coffee addicts of the world, here are just some of the best reasons to raise a cup and say, “here, here!"
1. It makes me believe anything is possible
When that first sip hits your soul in the morning everything in the world, the struggles, the goals, the assignments, they all seem within reach. No matter the previous doubts clouding your vision a mere thirty seconds previously, they all fade away. All of a sudden you are a superhero and you can fly around the world.
2. Coffee makes you an optimist
Along with the “anything is possible” feeling comes the sheer optimism. You go from being the pessimist or the realist and then poof! You’re flying on cloud nine saying you can take care of world hunger all on your own just by making muffins.
3. It can taste like a sweet ray of sunshine on a cloudy day
For those days when the clouds are out and blocking the view of the sweet yellow, warm sun, a cup of coffee is all it takes to bring the sun back. It may only shine in your stomach and heart, but it is there for you and that’s really what matters, right?
4. Or the best revenge if black coffee is your thing
If you are the adventurous type and can manage to take your coffee black, then you know what the sweet bitterness tastes like: revenge. It can fuel your ambition and awake your inner villain to help you take over the world. Or tristate area. Or just your organic chemistry class. Whatever your current obstacle may be.
5. Or it can taste like anything you want
Don’t like the taste of pure sugar or black death? Add some a flavor with cream or flavor shot from your favorite coffee place. Flavors mix it up and bring new life to your regular coffee routine.
6. Not just good hot, try it cold too
Want coffee but it’s a hot summer day? Then get it iced! Boom! All the fun flavor of coffee without the added heat to weigh you down under the summer sun. Break out the beach blanket, sunscreen, floppy hat, and iced coffee and you’re set for a day by the water. Or just a chair on the patio if there isn’t a beach nearby.
7. It makes you feel magical
Bibbity, bobbity, boo and you can be Cinderella. Or you can be Superman, the Flash or anyone else. President, the princess, with magic you can be anyone and do anything.
8. You don't see the difference between decaf and regular
Except that it’s completely different and a placebo all at the same time. There’s something about decaf that seems off but it almost disguises itself as simply a different flavor roast. You wonder after you’ve finished your cup if you are actually feeling some sort of energy boost or if it’s just a placebo because you brain thinks, “coffee!”
9. It brings people together
In the end, that’s really the best part. Whether it helps you meet a new friend in a coffee chain or a local café, or it gives you a reason to visit your best friend so you can dish about your lives (especially your love life), it brings us all closer. Even when you aren’t a coffee drinker, you will hopefully find yourself in a coffee shop for one of the other fine drinks and treats, and you can experience just what we coffee addicts do--just minus the major caffeine rush.
