It is, in fact, an interesting anomaly that seems to go unquestioned in America. It is the countries addiction to coffee that has me blogging today. And on this particular day, under the pleasant glow of flickering fluorescent lights and tack-less cubicle walls, I seem to be in some mild form of comma. I didn't get my coffee today.
I can't help but wonder why we cubicle dwellers, the protectors of our tiny realms, insist on drinking that daily cup of poison. And I can't help but wonder why its effects go seemingly unquestioned. I am certain that the withdraw symptoms are worse than driving when your tired or while talking on your cell phone. I might even go so far as to say that the lethargic effects of coffee withdraw may be worse than drinking and driving. I know its a far stretch, but be bold my friends!
According to the experts at coffeefaq.com, "Often, people who are reducing caffeine intake report being irritable, unable to work, nervous, restless, and feeling sleepy, as well as having a headache. In extreme cases, nausea and vomiting has also been reported." Wow! Fourtunatly my symptoms are not quite as extreme, however, its seems to me that any product that deems you "unable to work" is a drug. So, I ask again; Why is coffee a staple to two-thirds of the worlds population, and why do half the adults in america drink it everyday (www.diabetes.org)?
For me, it's the smooth, sometimes creamy, satisfying aroma, and the satisfying feeling that it leaves for me. It's the consistancy and the relyability of the pick-me-up boost it provides. I don't want to discourage anyone from this delectable morning ritual, I just want to make you aware of the enormous effect that coffee has on America.
Alright... let's cut the crap. The truth is that I just don't know how to make the coffee, and the cubicle dweller that usually does it, isn't in. I walked over to the coffee station and stared at the empty pot for, literaly, two minuets.
Someone, help?
Coffee is a wonderful drug.
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