My 2nd cup of coffee isn’t so great this morning.

I don’t usually have a 2nd cup. The first one is just enough for me. Some weekends I treat myself to a 2nd cup, but there are very few mornings when I need a 2nd cup. I literally forced myself out of bed this morning, groggily shaking dreams out of my oh so sleepy head. Walking to the kitchen, I could hear my stomach growling, but staring at the pantry brought no revelations on breakfast. I normally eat first, then sit and enjoy my coffee. This morning, I could not even fathom the thought process of deciding what to eat and then the physical process of making it. I gave up and popped my Keurig cup into the brewer. After the caffeine began coursing through my veins, I was able to think a little clearer. Yet, I was still sleepy, and I decided on my 2nd cup.

Feeling a little more awake, I decided to grind coffee for my 2nd cup. The last time I had used my grinder was with my Christmas blend coffee that I am slowly working my way through. I knew I needed to wash the cinnamon and allspice out, but I didn’t have the energy. So a quick rinse and wipe was all I did. And now my coffee has a very vague aftertaste of spice; not a very good one either.

That’s why my 2nd cup of coffee isn’t so great. But I really don’t have enough energy to care. I intend to finish every drop of my mediocre cup.

In my extreme exhaustion, I’ve decided that the decision I made to not take the promotion at work was a wise one. I am pooped from the last three weeks since my boss left. I have a new boss who is wonderful. I feel comfortable working with her and she’s got tons of good ideas and fresh energy. She fits in with our staff beautifully. She is getting more comfortable in the position and is learning quickly.

I knew the first few weeks with her would be tiring, as she is learning the ropes. I knew I’d be picking up a lot of the slack and adding more responsibility to my work load. But I also know this will soon end. I am totally wiped and thus am so glad I didn’t take the position. Just having extra responsibility these past few weeks has been enough to show me that.

Bottoms up.