when instant coffee has to do

I am missing the soothing richness of a grande soy mocha at the moment. As a rule, there should be no substituting a real cup of coffee, but oftentimes you are faced with not having a choice. On some days, I actually can do with a three-in-one instant cappuccino mix. It does the trick, and I am instantly comforted, awakened, and raring to get back to the day -- or night -- facing me.

I am challenged, though, with making my own mix of instant coffee, some non-dairy creamer, and sugar... Should I skip the sugar, like I normally do? But taste-wise, an unsweetened cup of instant coffee is just so blahhh. It lasts longer, though. Because I don't really enjoy the beverage, I can hold on to the cup for a much longer time. Till it's cold, oftentimes.

It would be so nice if things -- and situations -- were just made out for you to work with, live by, enjoy. During times when I just need a break, having to put together a perfect mix recipe just beats the whole concept of a taking a break and seeking comfort and renewal from something that you depend on to be there for you. Even if it's just a coffee fix.

But, the situation as it is, and supplies being as they are at the moment, I need a break, I need a wake-me-upper, and instant coffee will have to do.

where's my coffee?

What would my day be without my first cup of coffee? How would I make it through without the next cups to sustain me? And, most puzzling of all -- although I am currently not seeking to solve the mystery --, how do I get some zzzz's without my sleepy-time dose?

I don't know if that's what has made my life today what it is, but I know I need my coffee.

It would be grand if blogging will help elevate my java time into something more productive. It certainly will put two of my top fave things to do -- have coffee and write -- together. What would make it really fab is getting some sense of perspective, order, and excitement from this new step I'm taking.

Here's to the start of my new coffee cocktail: get a whiff, have a sip, type-type-type, pause, reflect... etc., etc., etc.


What matters most at the moment is that I have finally gotten myself to begin blogging, whooohoooo! Thanks to my cup of coffee. Yummm.