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June 2, 2011
For reasons I won’t bore you with right now, my doctor suggested I cut down on my caffeine intake. What? Two to three double, short cappuccinos a day is too much?
Apparently it is… who knew?
So, obediently I began drinking herbal tea and felt pretty smug about how healthy I was behaving. That is, until I realized how much I missed the whole coffee ritual. The going, the sitting, the chatting, the buzzing. It would seem coffee is a big part of my life, habitually, socially and emotionally. There may be a few more -allys, but I can’t think of any at the moment. It’s late (and, did I mention I haven’t been drinking caffeine?) You know, there are times when I’m convinced my whole personality is floating inside a hot, steamy mug of joe.
What is the solution? Double, short, DECAF cappuccino. That’s what. Yeah, yeah, I know, what’s the point, right? Well, at first the point was to ease into this new caffeine-less lifestyle. A transition, a fake out on my brain. However, what I found was, be it the placebo effect or actual physical reaction to the 1 to 2% caffeine, I started getting a little buzz from the decaf.
I was thrilled.
I say “was” because after a couple of weeks, things changed a bit. Sure I still get a teensy pick-me-up in the morning, which is great. But somewhere around 2:00 p.m. I hit a slump. A slump I never experienced in my caffeinated days. A slump that has co-workers eyeing me, puzzled by the keyboard pattern on my right cheek and the slight bit of drool on my chin. A slump, for crying out loud. I don’t do slumps!
Alright, what is the solution now? Hmmm, perhaps getting to bed at a decent hour?
Yeah, right, I just crack myself up.
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Funny, when I saw this week’s theme, it reminded me the above post I did 3 years ago. Well, what’s funny is, the same exact thing is going on right now.
Coincidence? I don’t think so.
Anywho, I redrew the image, made a few changes. Other than that, history has repeated itself.
June 2, 2011 at 5:30 pm
I hear ya…. I could snuggle up with kitty and take a late snooze myself…. but I think I’ll just go pour another cuppa joe… so’s I can get a bit more work done! 😉
Always a pleasure Linda!!!
June 2, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Oh boy! This is so me. Lavazza Decaf espresso has saved me from total withdrawal… but I must admit my cookie consumption has increased!
Well done!
June 2, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Withdrawal headaches, too. Yuck.
(His cat caf spilled on the floor)
June 2, 2011 at 7:03 pm
I love this illustration…. I feel like this all the time. I was told to cut my intake of caffeine too, because I love coffee and red bull, and apparently never sleeping. I’ve been drinking tea for a year and still have yet to feel the same as I did with coffee (even on days I get 9 hours of sleep). I’m convinced I’ve been having a year long caffeine withdrawal.
June 2, 2011 at 7:44 pm
This is so adorable. Looks like someone we know. As for the caffeine thing, a nap sure helps.
June 2, 2011 at 9:53 pm
love the sketch! just make sure you don’t drool into your keyboard too much!
June 3, 2011 at 1:26 pm
oh, no caffeine, I can’t imagine a life without coffee, love this 🙂
June 3, 2011 at 6:12 pm
Another great one, Linda! Your characters are so unique and fun! Enjoyed reading this post too! You are one funny, fun, talented lady!
June 9, 2011 at 12:03 pm
hello, coffee is a HEALTH drink! apparently it’s good for the prostate (never mind that I’m female, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!)
June 14, 2011 at 5:29 am
Wonderful character… just love the way you draw cats.
July 3, 2011 at 11:07 pm
Love your illustration! It’s so cute and so funny! You’ve got quite the knack for humor-great job!