Coffee isn't just a tasty beverage, it's fuel. It wakes us up in the morning, it keeps us moving throughout the day and helps us stay up when we need to pull an all-nighter. At some point, your parents have thanked you for brewing up a pot for the whole family and you responded, "What do you mean? This is for me." If you fell and got a scrape, you would bleed coffee. And science said water makes up 60-75% of the human body--ha.

1. "But first, coffee"

You hate to admit it but this is the truest statement you live by. You might have a mug, a shirt or even a wall-hanging with this phrase on it.

2. Simplicity at its finest

You either get it hot or cold, with cream/milk or without. You choose your amount of sugar if any and boom--satisfaction. You don't have time (or money) for Mocha Frappuccinos or Iced Lattes with whipped cream... unless of course, you work at a coffee place.

3. You end up at Starbucks anyway

You didn't have time during your morning rush so you decide to stop by after work. You get a Venti (or Trenta if you dare) Frappe with three extra shots of espresso because you have no self-control, and no matter how broke you are, you somehow always have enough for Starbucks.

4. You've become an actual addict

And you don't even care. If you go a day or two without it, the withdrawal headaches come back. It's better just to double up on your daily dose of caffeine.

5. The health risks don't scare you

You've read the negative effects of coffee and consider quitting. But then you take a sip, you fall in love all over again and apologize to your 20 oz. cup for ever doubting it. Who cares--you're invincible.

6. People feed your addiction

Your family and friends know exactly what to get you for holidays and your birthday: mugs, gift cards to your favorite coffee shop, coffee-scented candles, and best of all... coffee beans.

7. You carry many packs of gum

You're always rocking that lovely coffee breath. Sadly, other people don't want to smell it.

8. You're a coffee shop rat

You live in your hometown coffee shop. When you walk in, the employees greet you and immediately start to brew up your usual. It's a great place to escape to hang out with a book, study/work or meet up with friends. Some evenings, you check out the local musicians at open-mic night.

9. It's a big part of why you travel

You love finding new, cool coffee shops in different cities all over the country, or the world! Each one is unique in its ambiance and specialties.

10. Instagram-worthy

You enjoy posting photos of your fancy, intricately designed latte.

11. You're completely appalled when people say they don't like coffee

"What?! You don't like coffee?" You actually get offended and attempt to convince them that they have never been more wrong in their life. Don't even try to compare tea to coffee. We get it, it's awesome but just not as awesome as coffee.

12. "Wanna get some coffee?"

Whether you're bored or not, it's just an activity that you do. You invite your friends to hang out or go alone and make some friends there. As long as you have your coffee, you're happy. And when you have people to bond over your love for it, you're ecstatic.