“Pour me another?”

Gif found online. Scene is from "Some Like It Hot"

To be relatable or not relatable, that is the question.

It occurred to me this morning, at 5:45 mind you, that every time I pour some Torani syrup in my coffee, it somehow feels like I’m about to have a sort of alcoholic – java – experience.  

Okay, let me explain before anyone thinks I’ve “got a problem”.

The large (glass) bottle of syrup (25.4 oz) has just the right amount of heft to it that it has potential to make you think you’re adding clear spirits to your mug instead of flavored sugar water.

Truly; I don’t know what came over me when I was adding the Sugar Free Almond Rocca version to my morning blend with Coconut Crème creamer.

Yes, I’m using a Christmas inspired mug and I know it’s not yet Thanksgiving. I see the twisted humor in this.

Maybe it is because I was a drinker in a past life and I’ve touched many a various bottle. Maybe it is because I have family and friends who are either recovering from the drink or are still knee deep in the grain. I am not here to judge.

I’ve always been a bit worried about lifting these big bottles because you don’t realize the weight of it until you’re actually holding it and eventually pouring it into your cup. The way the liquid distributes at an angle, there’s enough mass to it that you could over pour yourself some of it, very easily. It also makes me fear I’m going to drop it if I’m not careful.

The “gurgle, glug” sound that the air pressure in the bottle made, as it splashed into my coffee, made me wonder if I were about to make an adult coffee instead of a regular brew. I’ve had enough “over age 21” drinks in my life, that it triggered something in my partially awake, partially sleeping brain. I don’t really know all of the ways this could have gone south, but it was just a moment where I could have had a lapse in judgement. 

This has to be the weirdest thing, I know. Again, after years of drinking and being around people who drink, you “learn the subtle signs” of creating mixed beverages that belong in an after-hours club, rather than an early morning breakfast. At least for some, that is, because I know plenty of people who would have “juiced up” their juice.

I’m not saying there is anything wrong with it, by any means, nor am I saying it’s right to be day drinking before 6 in the morning. Some people are still wide awake at that hour because they’ve partied all night. Hell; last night was Friday after all. I’m just saying, don’t go doing something stupid if that’s something you enjoy and then blame me. It’s not something I can be held responsible for because I’m not with you and telling you to do anything. I’m not even telling you to it from where I currently am; I’m sitting here trying to sort out my own challenges, not make new ones.

I guess, in the end, it’s the culmination of things that attributed to this post today. The way the screw top bottle has a certain weight and feel to it, the sound it makes as you splash it in your drink, all the way to the final taste of it all. It’s an all-around sense overload, especially for those who are accustomed to “the stronger stuff”.

I know I’m having issues describing my breakfast this morning. My normal routine is to put the water in the coffee machine, put the pod in and close the chamber. Take my mug, add creamer, and put that under the spout for the coffee. Press brew and wait forever for the thing to heat up and cook my beans. Once that’s done, I put the water chamber top up, take the pod off the spout, grab my mug by the handle, add the syrup to what was just made and go drink it while it’s hot.

Not drop it while it’s hot. Sometimes I need to let it cool first.

Simple routine, strange way to go about having a conversation; that’s why I know I’m not making too much sense. I was in such a haze, it felt like I was doing something else. Maybe because I’ve been a little sick lately, and haven’t been sleeping well.

Anything is possible in this house.

Yes, I’ve got a head cold.

(Gif found on Tumbler. It’s a scene from “Victor/Victoria”.  

It’s one of the most funny throw away lines for this character and it also suits him)

It’s not the best feeling in the world, especially when you’ve got to be around people and need to blow your nose every few minutes. When you aren’t getting the snot out, you’re coughing because your throat is getting too scratchy and dry. It’s a no win situation. I don’t have any other symptoms; I know it’s just being over worked and over tired. I am hoping I can get this out of my system within the next few days because I don’t need it lingering into next week. I have things to do. Plus, the week after is Thanksgiving and I don’t need to bring that to another house; they’d hate me if I got everyone sick. Hey, maybe it’ll be my way of being uninvited to future events? Haha.

Anyway, I reckon this is enough TMI for now, so I’ll let you get on your way. The Almond Rocca does compliment the Coconut Crème well, if you’re looking for a little fruit and nut kick in your already nutty coffee.

Until I find a better way to explain my crazy, be safe and well.

 

Cheers;

See also (aka Amazon links to things I referenced):

• "Some Like It Hot" (Prime Video)
  
• "Victor / Victoria" (Prime Video)
  
• Torani brand syrup
  
• We use the "Bella" brand, single serve coffee maker, which is like the single serve Keurig and all it's knock off competitors. I can't find the exact model we have because I think it's already discontinued. "Bella" brings up various types (not mine).
• The brand of creamer I referenced is the "Barissimo Coconut Crème Coffee Creamer", which is an Aldi brand of creamer; so it's not available on Amazon.