Coffee,

You don't get your fair share of recognition, I get it. I'm here for you now.

You're the best thing I've ever had. You're there for me 24/7, literally, and you never fail to lift my spirits (particularly when you’re filled with Baileys, ha!). Unfortunately, your caffeine no longer affects me, but you sure are comforting.

You're waiting for me in the mornings; when I am waking up at 5 am to study for a calc exam, or sleeping in on a Saturday morning.

You're my afternoon pick up, my afternoon delight. You beckon my name while I’m studying in Addlestone, or heading to work.

You're a conversation starter. Some of the best conversations, with some of my best friends, were all thanks to you. Whether I am catching up with a friend at a local coffee shop or brewing a friend a fresh pot at home, you always seem to initiate engaging convos.

You pair well with post-dinner delights. When the waiter/waitress asks: would you like a cup of coffee with your blondie? I never say no. Who would do such a thing?

You're my favorite nightcap. At home, I love going to the diner after dinner, or a late night at work, and enjoying a simple cup o’ joe with those I cherish most. I also love tomando café y pan at the home of one of my greatest friends, or at Waffle House after a night out.

You have filled my heart and my tummy with your steamy goodness, and for that I am thankful.

XOXO,

Nole