Coffee: the one true love of my life. Some may consider it an addiction, but to me, coffee is a lifestyle. I’ve learned that a day without coffee seems like simply a day. Meanwhile, a day surrounded by coffee brings a certain satisfaction and sense of joy. Sure, coffee let’s you down sometimes; makes you shaky, or gives you a stomachache But what I’ve learned is that coffee can ultimately do no wrong. Coffee is always there for you. On a bad day, on a good day: always.
One of the first things I think about when I wake up in the morning is coffee. This may be one of the first signs of an addiction, but I like to look at the upsides. Falling asleep with the thought that I get a big cup of joy--coffee, to start off my day doesn’t seem like a terrible thing if you ask me. If I have a bad day, I just like to remember that I’ll start off tomorrow with the one thing that keeps me going: delicious coffee.
Without coffee, most mornings the world is dull. I wake up; pull myself out of bed and then a bright bulb goes off in my head. That light is my morning coffee. Is it one of the first things I think about when I wake up? Yes. Do I feel ashamed of this? Never. I manage to drag my somewhat lifeless body around until I find that glorious cup of happiness. And the moment the pure black, bitter sweetness hits my lips, a new world is exposed. My eyes see more clearly and the world is vibrant, pure and intriguing. The coffee hits a cord in my brain and my thoughts find a whole new level of depth. Suddenly, thinking itself becomes interesting and motivation is no longer needed to complete the tasks of my day. My thoughts become layered and flow continuously to expose such an amazing depth of thinking. Coffee gives me motivation on the days that are terrible, and gives me life on the days that seem to start out lovely.
There is something so beautiful and simple about being awake early enough to bask in the silent morning, and enjoy a warm cup of coffee that enlightens your mind. Or those amazing days that coffee brings you closer to the people you love. Enjoying a moment together, talking about life, drinking coffee. Coffee is so simple, and it brings such a small, yet significant joy to me. Nothing makes me feel better than times of reflection, or good talks with friends, learning about people’s lives and talking about really world problems, while surrounded by a cup of coffee.
Honestly, sometimes I think coffee has truly changed my life. The bitterness of black coffee soothes my soul. Sure, I could live without it, just as I could live without seventy-five percent of the things that I’m blessed with in my life. But if we’re being honest, I’d rather give up most of my possessions than give up the great times and memories that I’ve experienced with friends, family, and coffee by my side.
