There are only a few things that have had a great impact on my life. My family, where I grew up, my friends, music, movies, video games, and now, Coffee. Coffee has revolutionized the way I drink, and has taken me far beyond the dimly lit realm of soda pop. This glorious brewed bean has become more than just something I drink. It has become an event that I gladly partake in each day. I think I may be hooked.
Now, I'm no stranger to coffee, and this phenomena is not exactly new to me. Coffee has been a part of my family for years, and until recently, my mother drank coffee every day (finally kicked the habit). I know a lot about coffee from what I've heard in casual conversation and lightly drinking throughout my life. So, I know how to order what I like. Also, I've always enjoyed coffee, but I never thought I'd want to drink it every day. Well, my time has come and I am now a coffee drinker.
So, you may be wondering, "why the sudden change?" The answer is simple, peer pressure. Yes, I have succumbed to the peer pressure of my co-workers and they have played a pivotal role in bringing me over to the dark side (although I do use creamer). It started off as a kind gesture, offering me a cup of coffee from the morning pot. Sometimes I would decline, sometimes I would have a cup, but I was never consistent. Then one day I noticed that the community pot of coffee was a little more full than usual, suggesting that I was now expected to have a cup of joe. So, to be polite, I poured myself a cup, added three sugars, a small amount of hazelnut cream, and walked back to my desk. This happened for a few days in a row before I realized what was going on. So,the next morning, I decided to make myself a nice cup of Earl Grey instead, and went about my business as usual. I took my lunch break that day at noon, like I always do, and found myself driving all the way into Fayetteville (I work in Har-Ber Meadows) to get some Starbucks. It worked out because I got Chik fil' a, but it was in that moment that I realized I may have a problem. A short while later, Arsagas opened up their Springdale location a few stores down from us and stole what was left of my will to resist the powers of the java gods (no, I don't really believe in "java gods").
I am now a coffee drinker and I am not ashamed. I am going to limit how much I drink because I have a goal to lose a little bit of weight over the next few months, but it is going to be difficult. I highly recommend Arsagas to anyone who has not been there yet. They have a great house blend and keep other great blends brewed all day long. Also, their prices are very good! For those of you who do not drink coffee; that is completely fine. I will not judge you if you promise not to judge me for my new found drinking habit.
-Matt
I gave up coffee in December because I didn't need the extra sugar and wallet space.
ReplyDeleteEvery now and then I do, however, have a small cup at home with half and half and I enjoy it. I'd been doing this for some time this year so I'd adjusted to how it tastes.. other people might think it's nasty.
I will say though, america's love of coffee is expected... We've just replaced Great Britain's tea habit with coffee. We need some sort of relaxing drinking time in our days, even though we may not know it. I think it's a very civilized thing to do and therapeutic. I just can't afford starbucks.
ReplyDeleteI agree, although, I have quite the affinity for tea as well as coffee. I'm pretty much a lost cause. It is unfortunate that drinking coffee has become an expensive activity because I think you're right. We do need some "relaxing drinking time" added into our weeks because Lord knows anything that can limit our stress levels in today's society is a good thing.
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