Cuckoo for cocoa puffs! Or more like cuckoo for caffeine! You know it, many of us crave that incredible feeling coffee gives you no matter what time of the day it is. I pride myself in being a coffee drinker. And when people utter the mere word "addicted," I get so upset and argue how coffee is actually good for people.

My battle goes something like this, "Alexa, that's your third shot of espresso today? You are so addicted." Oh really? OK, challenge accepted. I continue, "Actually you probably didn't know this but coffee is full of antioxidants, it could lessen the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, it is great for your liver, and it keeps my brain healthier for longer. I could go on and on. So bam."

There are so many reasons to be a confident and happy coffee drinker:

The smell of coffee alone can put one in a trance. Do they make a perfume/cologne with a coffee scent? I should try that.

The taste of coffee always keeps you on your toes. Sometimes you can get a full sip of whip cream, vanilla flavor or the coffee itself. It's all simply magical.

The overall appearance of coffee is so sexy. I walk around with it like its my job.

The variety of coffee makes it very universal. Anyone can make a coffee drink to their liking.

The social norm of drinking coffee is so "hip." I can already hear Maddie saying, "Yeah totally, let's meet at Starbucks."

Most importantly, the feeling you get after you drink coffee is amazing. I feel like I can conquer anything.

1. The smell.

As you walk into a coffee shop, you can smell the roasted coffee beans, each roasted to a perfection. It is truly a masterpiece. The aroma of the sweet sugar syrups to jazz up your coffee float through the air. You smell the hard work and dedication that took place for each cup of coffee. To me, coffee means business. When someone offers you coffee, you know it's about to go down. When I smell coffee on people's breath, I immediately have respect for them because I know they started their day off right.

2. The taste.

Strong, bitter, sweet, dark, earthy, spicy, smooth, lively, texture, refreshing, cocoa-like.

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3. The appearance.

The appearance of coffee itself can stop one dead in their tracks. The thick, body that encompasses an entire cup is powerful. The pretty designs on top: the swirls, the flowers and the butterflies. The universally known coffee cups are a deal sealer.You mean I get to hold my favorite drink in my hand and brag that I'm drinking it too?. But, I always have that constant battle of, do I save 10 cents and bring my own cup? But then people will not know I am holding quality coffee! People will be wondering what I have in my cup. "Is it freshly brewed coffee from home maybe? Maybe it's cheap coffee from the gas station?" I don't want them to wonder.

4.The variety.

There are so many options to choose from when it comes to coffee. From syrups, to flavors, to iced or hot, extra this, extra that. They are constantly able to switch it up depending on my mood of the day. I love it.

5. The social norm.

Coffee places. Probably one of the most intimidating social norms out there. It all starts at home. What do I wear? I spend way too much time on what I should wear and then I forget I'm just trying to get a cup of coffee. "Hat or no hat? Should I roll my jeans or not? Sperry's? No, no ugh, Lex what are you thinking? Pull it together." Finally you walk in and everyone looks at you like "Pst, what's this broad ordering today. OMG what is she wearing?" Darn, should have unrolled the jeans man.

6. The feeling.

Have you not had a cup of coffee after reading this already? Come on! I know you want to. You can't resist.

Enjoy your week friends. Start off your day with a drink that suits you!