Every morning starts differently for me; there are days when I feel very charged to start kicking around once it's day break, and there are days when the energy isn't there at all. On mornings when I lack the strength to get my day going as it should, coffee happens to be what I fall back on to get my day started.
Until a few years ago, I was not the regular morning coffee guy because I struggled with swings and it influenced beyond just my mood. It's not like I am a regular now, but I drink coffee more in the morning than before.
Despite my swings, I recognize the impact of coffee beyond the taste and effect, even though the effect was why I picked so much interest in having at least a cup of coffee on a slow morning.
I have tried different ways of enjoying my coffee, and it's quite understandable how I can't derive the same satisfaction some people get from engaging in some activities alongside drinking coffee.
Before now, listening to music while sipping from my cup hit differently. The sense of satisfaction that accompanies every sip, along with some awesome music, took things to a whole different level for me. Sometimes, I sing along, while there are days when I just listen, allowing the music to connect with me on an emotional level. While the music sinks in, it is impossible to prevent the lyrics from resonating with my thoughts and feelings.
There are days when I feel great after a cup and it's the other way around, despite the music as a result of my swings, but everything changed at some point in my life.
One of the beautiful things about life is embracing growth and change because they are meant to happen. Embracing these two things exposed me to other ways of enjoying my coffee, and if I am being honest, even music doesn't stand a chance of making me feel this way.
I got to realize that coffee is capable of sparking feelings and emotions when you drink with someone your heart connects with on a whole different level. As boyfriend and girlfriend, I and my lover never shared a coffee. We went on a few dates, but not for coffee. It was unknown to me that there was a level of connection that was yet to be unlocked.
As our relationship deepened, we explored a whole range of things together, which included having coffee together in the morning.
She prefers it creamy while I choose it dark, but over the years, I became very flexible with my choice of coffee, and every sip tasted differently with her. The only thing about her coffee habit that I still find challenging to tap into is having a meal in the morning with coffee; it doesn't just go well with me.
I barely eat until noon, and it's strictly fluid for me on most morning, which my body system has adapted to.
Since we got married, coffee has become a morning ritual, and my morning barely starts well on days when either of us have to leave the house very early in the morning without sharing a cup. Having my coffee in her absence makes me miss her even though we call, chat, and know that we will see each other in a few hours.
While drinking coffee, we get to talk about us, and trashing our dispute over coffee seems like a good idea. The atmosphere feels different and we definitely can't harbor any negative feelings at that time so discussions sinks in better.
I believe that everyone will agree with me that coffee has found a special place in our hearts, not just as a beverage but as a catalyst for connection, reflection, and growth.
My bond with coffee has gone beyond just a morning drink; it's now something that helps create a stronger bond and beautiful memories with my wife. Most times now, I just put the taste and effect aside because having coffee with her evokes memories, bonds, and emotions.
All the pictures in the post are mine.
