One Cup (Coffee Maker) Wonder
I have been a coffee addict for many years now and didn’t realize that all good things must come to an end at some point. With diabetes and high blood pressure being a dominant illness in the family, my doctor advised me to cut back on fat, sweets, salty foods and even coffee – saying that the caffeine rush might be too much for my system to take now that I am leading a sedentary lifestyle.
In the past, my work as a Journalist required me to consume copious amounts of coffee to make sure that I meet story deadlines. It also guaranteed that I would be up and about and ready to take on field assignments even without sleep. But years have passed and motherhood has confined me to the house. Although there were still plenty of sleepless nights from watching over the baby and writing web content, my metabolism has really slowed down and with it came the dietary restrictions.
However, I am not one to give up without a fight. Negotiations with the MD led to a compromise of no more than one cup of mild coffee a day. This meant heading out to buy a one cup coffee maker to make sure that I fulfill my part of the bargain. Looking at my one gorgeous cup of morning coffee makes me wax nostalgic about the good old days. No regrets though, great coffee like life is best savored til the very last drop.