Dear Coffee,
I remember the first time we met. I was about six or seven years old, and my nana always had you around. I would beg her to let me meet you, but she told me I was too young. I think that made me want you more. Years passed, and I met sugary alternatives like Peppermint Mochas that claimed to be you, but I didn’t settle.
Fast forward to my junior year of high school. It was my first day of work, I put on my barista uniform, and over the next few months, I learned the art of espresso, cappuccino, latte, Americano, Frappuccino, and so much more. But I also learned to appreciate you, in your rawest form. I’m proud to say we’ve been together for a while now, four years to be exact. You truly entered my life never to leave.
When I wake up every morning with eyes cloaked in tiredness and a long day ahead of me, I ask myself, how am I going to get through today? Then, I lazily reach over and press your buttons, and before long, your smoky aroma fills the room; I know the day will be just fine.
People tell me I indulge in you too much. People tell me this relationship is unhealthy, and I feel the headaches when you’re not around, but I can’t quit you. Because you, you make me feel like I can conquer the world. You put a smile on my face at ungodly hours when I’m running on less than 4 hours of sleep. You make me a nicer person.
Our relationship has gotten very serious. When friends invite me over, they make sure to let me know you’ll be there too. And just know, I’m sorry for that time I turned to green tea to get my fix. I felt absolutely awful for cheating on you; it’s something I’ll have to live with for the rest of my life. Regardless, you have been there for me through everything. Through hours of studying and workouts at the gym, through dark mornings and long nights, and I know you’ll always be there. You are my best friend, my greatest love, you are everything to me. I sincerely don’t know where I would be in life without you.
Sometimes, I think we should limit our time together. Maybe meet up twice a day? Absence makes the heart grow fonder. But who am I kidding? I need you before class and in between class and after class and before I start homework and again to get through all of my homework. And I know that in the future I’ll need you before work and during work and during work again and after work and… I don’t think I could ever quit you.
I’m excited for our future together,
Your Caffeine Addicted Sweetheart
