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I think I had a cup of coffee once. I don't remember how it was. Instead, I rely on anger. (After all, if you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention.)

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2 or three cups every morning

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Any more in the afternoon? You must have the heartbeat of a hummingbird.

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Usually not. Resting heart rate is normally under 60

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It's true. Not only does she run on fury, she's even funnier when she's really pissed.

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Awww, thank you! XO

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Not opposed to a second cup, but anything past 3-4pm and I'm wired when trying to fall asleep later that night - not ideal.

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It's a relief to read ANYTHING that is not political. I'm on decaf now, because I get too jittery on caffeine. But I still love the taste and smell of a lovely decaf triple ristretto espresso with half and half.

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For years my coffee routine had always depended on my previous night's activities. Now it depends on many cups it takes me to stop yawning. The average is currently three.

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Do NOT start drinking a 3rd cup! That way lies madness. And 3 AM caffeine induced insomnia. Plus, if at some point you decide you want to stop, it's an open invitation to caffeine withdrawal headaches. I know, because I tried to kick in the middle of a season of televisoin and an entire writing staff rose up in open rebellion, telling me if I wanted to quit, I could do it during hiatus so I was only making myself and my wife miserable and not 9 other people. Two a day sounds like a perfect Goldilocks number. And by the way, great mislead with the opening!

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I realized I don't like the taste of coffee. So I get a quad espresso, divide it over two days, don't have my fix until 1:00 to delay my gratification, and gulp the daily dose down.. And my afternoons now have me a whole differetn person -- full of plans and energy -- until 5:00 when life becomes bleak again.

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If I could, and survive, I’d drink coffee all day long! I love the process of grinding the beans, watching it brew, the wonderful aroma and that first cup of deliciousness. I just love it! But I’d probably become a road rage serial killer so I’ll stick with one giant mug in the morning.

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