How do you take your Coffee?

Pretty simple question or is it? A friend of mine asked me that question a few years ago and at first I wondered why he asked but didn’t think much of it. Of Course I asked how’d he take his and he said black with a lil sugar. One of my brothers likes his as light as possible with as much sugar as they’d allow, my parents both take theirs with 4 creams and 4 sugars. I love Iced Coffee and quite a few love Hot coffee, others would rather have tea than coffee and that’s perfectly fine. Where am I going with this? You’ll see

As I think about the different types of ways people prefer coffee or tea my first thought is “Why not Iced Coffee, it’s the best!” But when I think about it, that’s just my preference, we all like different things and that’s okay. Something I had to learn the hard way in life is that no matter how nice I am to others they don’t have to like me or be my friend. My mom told me many years ago “Janny, your heart is too good but I want you to listen and think about what I’m going to say. As much as you are kind, loving, and care about others the world doesn’t have your heart and sadly you will probably never get the love you give out and that’s okay because it’s their loss not yours.” I’m going to be honest, that wasn’t the easiest pill to swallow, what do you mean I won’t get the love I give? It’s not fair that I can love the way I do and not get any of it in return.

The more I thought about those words the clearer they became, just because someone doesn’t like Iced coffee doesn’t make it any less great and desirable. Just because someone prefers tea it doesn’t take away from the value of other drinks. Some prefer sweet while others prefer bitter and that is okay.  Our value isn’t in other people’s preferences because no matter what Coffee is Coffee and Tea is Tea, you make the most of how you want it to taste.  Some people will not like you’re personality, or the way you look, talk, laugh but honestly who cares! You’re not someones order at a Dunkins or Starbucks drive-thru. They can not customize you with some Pumpkin Spice here, a pump of white Mocha there, or swirls of any kind. Sadly like myself some people are lactose-intolerant and you’re not going to sit well with them, but you know what there is someone out there for you who will appreciate all that you are and all that you have to offer.

 You’re not always going to be someone’s cup of tea (pun intended) but to the right one you will be. You may be an amazing person and others will always have an opinion on you but it’s up to you if you want to let it affect you and who you are as a person. So dear friend and reader; How do you take your coffee?

P.s. Below you will find some pictures of my beloved Coffee and adorable ones of me drinking tea because as much as I love Coffee I also have a soft spot for tea.

Love Always,

Janny Marie