I was a woman possessed. I spent about 80% of my time talking about coffee, and the other 20% of the time, I was praying for someone else to bring it up so I could talk about it more.

As a college student, coffee and its many forms (lattes, espresso, etc.) becomes your best friend, and your only way to make it through the day. An uncaffeinated college student is a dangerous one.

I once had a professor who would say he had “too much blood in his coffee stream.” I couldn’t agree more.

Coffee is not only a drink that keeps students awake in class, it plays a role in our lives. I find myself having conversations about coffee at least a couple times a day and regularly comparing with my friends how many cups we have had so far, which made me think…am I addicted to coffee?

Without a doubt! How else could I write a whole article about it?

Here are a few signs that you’re addicted too.

1. You have conversations revolving around coffee.

2. You have to have a cup every morning or you just can’t function.

3. Not only can you not function, you struggle to have conversations!

4. Most of your money is spent on coffee.

5. Trips to a coffee shop are built into your travel time no matter where you go.

6. You’re a Starbucks gold member.

7. The barista at your favorite coffee shop knows you by name.

8. You count down the minutes until it’s acceptable to get another coffee.

9. Decaf coffee is for the weak.

10. You’ve lied about how many cups you’ve had.

11. You have had a fight with people over whether Dunkin's or Starbucks is better.

12. Your Keurig is the only kitchen appliance you use.

I know everyone out there can relate to this. Coffee is not only an addiction; coffee is the glue that keeps us together.