When I started working in 2007 I consumed quite a bit of coffee. Notably Starbucks' specialties (i.e. sugar filled). On mornings I'd get myself a Grande Caramel Machiatto on my way into work to get me going and then after lunch I'd get a Grande White Mocha to keep me awake after the lunch time sleepiness kicked in.
I did this for quite awhile until I realized that I was spending like $8 a day in coffee. Is Starbucks worth $160 a month? I thought not so I went down to 1 serving a day. I then moved to New York City and $4 coffee became $5 coffee and I cut my consumption down even more.
On days like today however, I realize how addicted I STILL am to coffee and how much I REALLY don't need it to give me a supposed jolt.
Around 2pm, there was nothing I wanted to do more than go downstairs and get myself a Grande. White. Mocha. Stat! Withdrawal symptoms were kicking in. I was tired, lethergic and moody.
I IMed Billy who reminded me of what I already knew, that $5 coffee isn't worth it, so I resisted the urge and instead focused on looking at the clock on my computer hoping for the end of day to come so I could just head home and pass out on my bed. It's funny how that never quite happens though, because once I do get home I almost never go right to bed after my afternoon sleepiness.
And then suddenly, without me noticing, I got so caught up in doing my work that I didn't even remember my craving for coffee. I wasn't tired and I didn't need my caffeine fix anymore. My body was just being a petulant child trying to have its way but once it realized it wasn't going to happen it just fell right into line.
I'm sure it'll be back for round 2 again tomorrow though.
1 comments:
Sometiems I think it is less of a caffeine thing and more of a needing a break from work thing. It is always so nice to leave the office and then come back with a nice, tasty beverage to entertain you for the next half hour or so. Ever consider Dunkin' Donuts? I will only drink their coffee (no offense but I hate Sbux coffee!) and from what I hear, their other beverages are really good, and much cheaper than Sbux.
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