Now, of course my first response was: Nope... No... No way... Not a chance!
Which made me start wondering about other things. Such as: Is it really bad that I had a strong reaction to the idea of a week without coffee? Is that actually a sign that I need to go a week without coffee to detox myself from it's rich delicious caffeiney goodness? (yes, caffeiney is a word. If it's not - well, I just invented it)
After much mental wrestling over these questions (and a few others, most of which are not related to this story), I decided to give it the ol' college try.
I checked the tea stash. (What? I'm not crazy. I have no intention of facing caffiene detox headaches without some sort of backup!) A nice collection of Earl Gray, English Breakfast, Chamomile, Peppermint, and various herbals? Check. Local sourwood honey and sugar? Check. It seemed as if all the pieces were already in place; as if the universe were saying: Go ahead. You can do this. Go for it.
So, tomorrow begins my challenge: Seven Days Without Coffee. Which yes, I fully intend to document right here for your reading pleasure.
Will I survive? Will those around me?
You can read more of the Seven Days Without Coffee Series here:
Beckey, is this a challenge to yourself? And why would you? Is it your ultimate goal to give up coffee? I don't drink as much as the average bear, I can only handle 2 cups of coffee with caffeine, then I switch. So I guess I don't understand why you would want to give it up? Good luck!
ReplyDeleteIt's for myself. I have been drinking a lot of coffee recently, especially since I gave up soft drinks about a month ago. And I felt that the negative reaction I had just ot the idea of giving it up wasn't a good thing.
DeleteGah! Don't do it! Learn from my mistakes!
ReplyDeletebwahahahahaha!!!
DeleteI allow myself a cup here and there at work only at work & when you detox from the caffeine be aware as soon as you slowly enjoy it again here & there you become chatty Kathy of the office/house and get several bizarre looks because you do not let anyone else in on the conversation see I am just coming off my sugar rush I could talk about this for at least another hour ( I think it will wear off by then hmmm) LOL good luck I am rooting you on for sure :))
ReplyDeleteLOL! I was thinking what a nice buzz I'll get off the coffee if/when I decide to go back.
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