That's How I Feel

I ran across this set of mugs today and the grumpy design made me smile. Does that seem wrong? That little bird shows just how I feel greeting a morning before I have had a couple cups of coffee.

Good Coffee

Around here we like trying different coffees. We are not that fond of flavorings but just enjoy a really good cup of black coffee. We have found that one of the best ways to get that is to grind your own beans just before you make the pot of coffee. You can find coffee grinders at the capresso website along with so many other things for making great coffee. For those more adventurous you can get espresso machines, coffee makers, milk frothers and other filters and accessories. Spend more than $50 and it is shipped to you free!

Another Monday

I try each week to make a plan on what to do as far as home and chores and errands and crafting. Some of it gets done and some doesn't. I am terrible about procrastinating. Living a life without deadlines is not good for me. I try giving myself deadlines but I then ignore myself so that does no good at all.

I came up with a new to me phrase last week that kind of describes this. I thought it was cute and so did my daughter. My son in law wasn't amused and I didn't even say it to my husband because I knew I'd get the "that's great Kath" response. It is "distracted by my brain". What it means to me is that while I'm doing one thing I am thinking of several other things to do at the same time. Some of the ideas will get started right away so they are not forgotten which of course means that what I was doing at the time gets put on hold. Can you tell from this that I have a life full of UFOs (unfinished objects). I mean well - I really do!

As for my New Year Resolutions, I am just doing okay. The exercise is hit and miss. I have been smoke free since the 8th of January however. I wasn't sure I could do it. Each week is getting easier. I still get hit with a strong craving once or twice a day. The cravings come usually when I am feeling my energy levels start to drop. My mind tells me a cigarette and a cup of coffee would help. Much of the rest of the time I feel like a nonsmoker.

Anyway have a happy Monday and a great week with whatever you have planned.

Not Smoking

Well I did quit smoking. It has been one week now and I am feeling pretty good about it. I am using the Commit Lozenges. They do a good job of taking the edge off of cravings. One of the drawbacks of them is you can't eat or drink when you have a lozenge in your mouth. They take about half an hour to dissolve. First thing in the morning is the roughest. Then it is decision time on whether to have the lozenge first or the cup of coffee. The rest of the day gets easier after that.