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Sweet, sweet caffeine
Up until a couple years ago, I was a staunch coffee-free woman. The only coffee I ever drank was iced coffee, and even then only rarely. Then BestMate came to work in my team, and introduced me slowly, ever so slowly, to the joy of a hot cup of coffee. Ever since, I've been a regular coffee-buyer. Every morning, on my way to work, I stop at McDonald's and get a skim cappucino.
I've been off work for almost two weeks now, and have subsequently been caffeine-free because we have no coffee in the house. This has changed. Today, I bought a coffee plunger and some ground coffee beans, and have partaken of my first ever home-made coffee. I obviously need practice, however I can say with confidence that this superb coffee-making device will find itself in regular employ.
Two sips and I'm already buzzing. 
Edit: In the space of an hour, I've gone from "ahhh, that's a nice buzz" to "OMG, the room is spinning, I need to lie down NOW". I think I might've made it just a tad too strong. Was going to go for a ride, but not when I'm feeling like this! 
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An addict always looks to blame others for their lack of self control. On the positive side coffee is full of antioxidants so keep the habit. 
Ok, I have to intervene and put my foot down. Coffee made with a plunger? You need espresso! The one thing I allow myself to moan about when I travel!
Three milliliters of dark, brown, wondrous, caffeine infused goodness!
;-)
Sheesh, I actually quit coffee back in April. It was misery trying to kick that addiction. You know you have OD'd on coffee when you pulse is about 150 when your sitting still. 
All of you are right. It is an addiction. I'm a big enough person to admit it. But it's not a PROBLEM, OK!!!!Pete, I don't think my poor system could cope with espresso. In fact, I think my heart stopped from just thinking about it.
Gene, I hear ya! My resting HR is anywhere between 50 and 70 BPM (it's been a while since I measured it). Introduce caffeine - 120+!!!!
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