Coffee, Tea & Me. Many of you know of my love affair with coffee. Our courtship started when I was very young, after sneaking a little sip from my mother's coffee cup. I was immediately infatuated with Joe.
In my early 20's, coffee became my pick-me-up friend. Every morning, we enjoyed our time together with a little cream and no sugar. Before I knew it, Joe and I were seriously dating. Our conversations were very stimulating and our time together was warm and exciting. Some labeled us as 'friends with benefits,' but I knew we had something more than that. We experienced some brief break-ups during my pregnancies, but we managed to find common ground and get back together.
My 30's flew by and I barely noticed that I'd become addicted to Joe. My day began and ended, in a ritualistic fashion, holding on to Joe and needing more. I wanted things to be the way they were when we first met. Life became complicated and I found myself wondering if we were really meant for each other.
Along came my 40's and the daily grind was beginning to takes its toll. As with any relationship, things can be bitter after awhile. I had been seeing Joe for over 20 years and I felt the perk in our relationship was starting to fizzle. That's when I met Tea. I felt a little guilty about two-timing Joe, but Tea was pretty wonderful and had so much to offer, I just couldn't resist.
It didn't take long for Joe to discover that I was sipping Tea. Surprisingly though, the two became friends and over time, they agreed it was more beneficial for their cups to be half full rather than half empty. I was delighted, as I couldn't bring myself to end it with Joe or Tea. Now, I start my day with Joe and I end it with Tea. It's the best of both worlds and we're one big happy family!
Coffee, Tea & Me
