The Morning Routine

by: paris barrie

Let me explain.

I don’t know about you, but what gets me up, what ensures that I WILL get up just a tad early, to be on time for work, is my solitary cup of coffee. It’s part of my routine. I should say it is the apex of my morning routine.

I nod my head to all those tea and decaf drinkers out there. But, I know I am not alone. Just take a look at what sells at all the Dunkin' Donuts, Seven 11s, bagel shops and Starbucks in the morning.

The thing is, no matter the drink of preference, we all have the Morning Routine in common. It provides the stability for the day. It acts as the anchor for the day. If the morning routine goes off without a hitch, the fact is, the day has a greater chance for success.

For some of us, the apex is the morning run or walk. Even the A.M. workout. Honestly, my benchmark is not that high. Just give me a cup of Joe, to my liking, and a few moments of solitude. For those 10-15 minutes, all my problems evaporate into the air, like a snowflake on the hand. I’m in the moment, Oprah.

Like many, I’ve tested all coffee haunts within a 10-mile radius. There’s nothing like a drive-thru, especially on bad hair days (here’s hoping that doesn’t happen often to you). And what about those donuts? And, all the locales with their never ending array of flavorings for the cup that goes out of the door with you.

In point of fact, I pay you all homage…

However, I have my own little corner of the world that, on a daily basis, serves up just the right cup of coffee and camaraderie to help me make it through the day.

I am such a constant there that there’re times I pull up in the car and my cup of perfectly brewed, piping hot coffee has already been poured, and is waiting for me to scoop it up and pile into my car…..

Ya’ gotta know that’s going to be a good day.