Coffee has been a everyday thing for the last few years, I used to never drink it, but now I cant start my day without it! Coffee addiction is probably the best of all addictions to have, it’s better than crack! I got this little quiz in a email a few days ago, it is pretty cute. And as a special suprise I have a 5% off Coupon Code: CFL from the discount coffee store, CoffeeForLess.com, my favorite brew from there is the “Fog Lifter” reminds me of New Orleans.

Caffeine Addict’s Quiz

Do you want to know if you suffer from “Alertness Deficit Disorder” (ADD)? Then just take this simple quiz. These questions will help us to determine whether or not you suffer from this terrible affliction; the only known cure for which is caffeine. ADD takes the lives of millions of Americans, hundreds of Canadians, and a handful of Ugandans every year. If that doesn’t scare you, let’s just say that you are more susceptible than anyone else. YES, YOU! If you suffer from this disease, missing just one trip to Starbucks could be FATAL. The following series of Yes/No questions will allow us to determine your Addiction Factor(TM). Keep track of the number of Yes and No answers you get and chart yourself at the end. Remember: Prevention is the best medicine. Or was it laughter? Either way, read on. Do you use coffee to escape from your problems?
Do you eat spoonfuls of instant coffee because it’s easier?
Have you ever woken up in a puddle of your own coffee?
Do you find that it’s easier to drink more coffee than go tosleep?
a) Have you ever drunk cold coffee?
b) Right out of the pot?
Do you spend more than 20% of your income on coffee and/or coffee related products?
Does your coffee cup resemble a beer stein?
Has anyone ever told you that you “have a problem”?
Do you need coffee:
a) to get up in the morning?
b) to get out of bed?
c) to be injected intravenously to stimulate blood-flow?
Do you own a “Coffee Helmet”? (For the culturally ignorant, a coffee-helmet is a hat with coffee-cups attached to it and a straw coming out of each cup leading to the mouth, used for hands-free drinking.)
Do Native North American Aboriginal Indian Peoples call you “Ona mac towanda” (Smells-like-coffee)?
Does your doctor measure your heartbeat on the Richter scale as well as by its frequency?
Have you ever sold personal or other people’s possessions just to get your fix for the day?
Does the phrase “Swiss water decaffeinated” strike terror into your heart?
a) Do you have a coffee maker in more than one room of your house?
b) …in more than five?
c) …in your bathroom?
Do the people at Second Cup refuse do give you free coffee cards anymore?
a) …because you’re wearing out their hole-punch?
b) …and it’s bad for the environment?
Do you grind your own coffee?
Do you grow your own coffee?
Have you ever been fired from a job because you’re “drinking their profits”?
Do you know Juan Valdez?
a) …and his donkey?
b) …intimately?
Do you salivate uncontrollably whenever you hear dripping water?
Is sleep a hobby of yours?
a) …that you don’t like?
b) …because it’s too frustrating?

Response Ratio		Addiction Factor(TM) Analysis
Yes	No
20-22	0-2	You are a well-rounded member of society with a love for life and you are very wise.
17-19	3-5	You are a slightly jagged member of society, life’s okay but it could be better and you are relatively naive.
0-16	6-22	What are you, some kinda nature-freak tree-hugger!? Coffee’s not good enough for you, huh? Here, have some more TOFU! How about some ALFALFA TEA?!?

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Flub: You are at a gathering and you have too much to drink and embarrass yourself.

Solution:I have done this before, and it is all to easy, especially if you don’t know anyone and you are nervous, the more nervous you are, the more you drink to want to feel comfortable, but sometimes you end up slurring and feeling like a fool. (Been there- Done That!)

Ask what you should do, if it was a party at your husbands work, he will know more about the office politics and be able to advise you what to do to rectify, if anything. If you did it at a party or gathering ask the host, first apologize to them, then as what the best way to apologize to the others would be.

If you offended someone in particular, it is ok to email and apologize, it is quick and not too formal, start out with something along the lines of “I am sorry I offended you, I was obviously not at my best” After that say something positive, about the person, like “your opinion of me means alot”. Depending on how well you know the person humor can help- making fun of your behavior helps show that it was a irregular action, and you agree. Maye sign off wilth something like “less vodka; more OJ!” If you offended the hostess, send the email along with a little something like a small bouquet of flowers and a thank you card. Don’t go for the huge apology bouquet, it can be embarrassing to receive!

Follow up a bad interaction with a series of good ones. If you just embarrassed yourself, lie low for a while and then the next time you see them be on your best behavior. Try to have conversations with everyone to show yourself in a better light. Don’t keep bringing up the incident, let the new positive interactions out weigh the one bad one. And if you did something really bad, pack your luggage and run! LOL

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Flub: You called someone by the wrong name — and it was not someone you just met!

Suggestions: If you mess up someone’s name a single time, it’s fine to apologize and make light of the situation. “Say something about lack of sleep or that you’ve had a really crazy day”, and move on. Don’t bring it up again, even to joke about it — this will just extend the awkwardness, don’t ask me how I know! However, if you have been calling this person the wrong name several times, the apology needs to be more sincere. Be sure to let them know you truly are sorry, buy acknowledging the fact that you have done it multiple times, and that you are so, so sorry. And really really try to not mess up again. I am horrible with names so this is a big issue for me. I have gotten to the point where I avoid using names sometimes because I am so mortified when I mess up!

Extras : If you’re introduced to someone you might have met before and forgotten, say “It’s nice to see you” (rather than “Nice to meet you”), since that works in either case.

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Thought that was cute! I love little comics like this. Anyway, I am just writing right now to vent- I need a new couch, badly, ours is old, dirty, and has alot of broken pieces somewhere- I cant figure out where, but when you sit on it, it moves and makes funny noises! LOL I have been shopping at these home theater seating places, trying to get an idea of prices and styles, there are sooo many! I think we will try the ‘Boys Ranch’ here in town, I hear they have pretty nice sofas. (used of course)

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