Addictions

I've but one true addiction: caffiene. I'm the stereotypical guy who's always fidgety and toting a bottle of cola or thermos of coffee. But I've got two reasons for my addiction: Aside from the surge in wakefulness, caffiene also relaxes the smaller airways in the lungs. I can always breathe easier after a couple coffees or cans of Coca-Cola. But I definitely like the mental pick-me-up too. I'm also known to enjoy mass quantities of chocolate at times, as well. I like the taste, but I'm well aware of the caffiene content - the primary objective. (Chocolate-covered coffee beans are like cocaine for me.)

Aside from when I'm ill, I drink at least one or two cans of Coke within the first two hours of my day. If I leave the house, I switch to coffee, as there's three Tim Horton's shops within driving distance, plus we sell okay coffee at my workplace.

By 8PM, I'm usually wired and don't slow down until around 5AM. This is bad when I have to work the next day, though I'm able to curb the habit back when I know I'm getting up early the following day. But the caffiene addiction definitely wreaks havoc on my circadean rhythms. I don't mind it most of the time, as I have some of my best ideas at 2AM when all else is quiet and I can focus.

I doubt I'll ever kick it, nor do I really want to. Caffiene has its uses and it's totally legal. Why not enjoy my one vise?

Jam it back in, in the dark.