I Went And Got Sick ..
I’m rounding out about two weeks now since I had gotten COVID-19. I’ve been reading things stating that everyone will eventually get COVID-19 in one form or another. Well my ticket was pulled around Thanksgiving and I became ill. Both my wife and I and a few other family members came down with it. Luckily both my wife and I fared decently through the illness. My symptoms we’re basically those of a mild flu. We have been quite blessed as compared with others that have fallen ill.
I got the aches, chills, the stuffy nose and overall grogginess. I also lost my sense of taste and smell which is absolutely killing me. I am going on two weeks without any taste or smell. It really makes me appreciate what I once had.. All my senses. One thing in particular besides my beer and whiskey, that I miss, is COFFEE! Oh how I miss my morning coffee! My afternoon coffee! My any time of the day coffee! I just simply miss it's comfort, not just the warm nutty taste of it. There is a sense of comfort and warmth that is derived by sipping on a nice hot cup of coffee.
So, while browsing a few photos stored on my computer today, I came across this photo of a piece of artwork I created called 'Glorious First Cup'. It’s a depiction of a mug of coffee, preferably the first cup of the morning, sitting on the table. Rays of gloriousness shine out from the sides and top of the mug. There’s also a hint of steam coming off the coffee surface. I painted in a light bluish green background to make the mug pop off of the canvas. I tried to keep this painting sort of abstract in nature. I definitely think it’s realistic yet abstract. Then again, I’m not so great at art styles.
I wanted to share this 'Glorious First Cup' painting because I am missing the taste and smell of coffee that much. This oil painting helps make me feel good , in the way having the real thing could do. I tried making a cup this morning, when I got to work, but it was a fail. As soon as I brought it to my nose I could not smell anything. As soon as I tasted it, it just tasted like water. Warm water! Yuck!!! I poured it down the drain. Good bye tasteless coffee! Good bye.
Oh how I miss my coffee. Will I ever be able to taste and smell coffee again? I think so, but the question is actually WHEN?! They say it could take some time for the two senses to return. And before you ask, I did try the things on the web that have helped some people.. like grilling oranges and eating sour or spicy things. No luck yet.
I can’t wait till I can smell and taste coffee again! This is killing me!!!!!! Lol.
“Like a child who saves their favourite food on the plate for last, I try to save all thoughts of you for the end of the day so I can dream with the taste of you on my tongue.”
― Kamand Kojouri
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