Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Sleep Deprivation - Ode to Starbucks

Typically I am one who can function on little sleep. I have never been a great sleeper and often spend a good part of the night thinking rather than sleeping. Having an infant however has given new meaning to the word "insomnia". I guess I shouldn't complain because most nights my daughter only gets up twice to eat and will typically go back to bed soon after. Last night however she was up all night! Not fussy. Just ready to party. Being that I am not working these days it may not seem like a big deal....but the other sleep problem I have is I am a terrible napper. I, for the life of me, cannot sleep during the day. At the end of my pregnancy I was up ever two hours to use the rest room...so I got kind of used to getting up at night....but the months of not getting a full night sleep are starting to catch up to me. Fortunately, I have a passion for Starbucks and really strong coffee. I take pride in knowing that I have personally helped the company to remain successful and for one have no problem paying $4 dollars for a cup of coffee if it is good. (BTW - in Hawaii my morning cup of coffee at Starbucks was $6!!! Can you believe it?!) I feel a bit of excitement in the mornings knowing as I get out of bed that I have a hot cup of coffee just waiting for me...I can make it through anything as long as I have my Starbucks.

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