STARS: Dealing with side effects of the 2nd shot of the COVID vaccine (Moderna)

I definitely did my research and homework before I decided to pull the trigger on getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna was the one offered to me. It was either that or Pfizer for me. The first shot simply resulted in arm pain and slight nausea. 

I had heard and seen horror stories of the 2nd shot. I wanted to prepare myself the best way I knew how.

I ensured I had medicines and ailments that would treat the side effects, but not kill the profiency of the vaccine. Shortly after my 2nd shot, I took Ibuprofen and Tylenol. My pharmacist and several others before me recommended this. 

I also took it easy on Day 1 and part of Day 2. I consumed elderberry, local honey, orange juice, a tablespoon of moonshine, and my regular vitamins. Day 1 was pretty smooth outside of light nausea. Day 2 I actually saw a burst of energy. I cut grass and even gathered with a small group of friends. Again only side effects were light nausea and arm pain. 

I am currently on Day 3 entering Day 4 and am feeling awesome. I got ahead of the symptoms and effects. I actually communicated with 3 other people on their 2nd Moderna dosage. I do realize everyone reacts differently to vaccines. The other 3 suffered a range of side effects, including body aches, chills and even fevers. I was fortunate not to have any of that. 

I noticed that I got ahead of the game far as taking the recommended ailments and the others did not. The one I definitely recommend is Tylenol or equivalent. Take it immediately after the 15 minute waiting period. I'm confident if you do these things, the vaccine will not affect you as badly. 

STARS: Looking for good coffee

I won't lie, I'm a snob on certain products despite having an easygoing, down to Earth personality. One of these is coffee. 

I've gotten to where I can only drink certain brands and types of coffee. Most other types, especially pre-ground, store brands, make me sick to my stomach and give me a headache. 

I look for the roasting and producing source when researching coffee. Like who is the person roasting the coffee. And how is it roasted? I'm a micro batch guy so I need to know that information. Lastly, where is the coffee sourced from? Does it come from Africa, Central America or from Akron, OH. This is also important since coffee is only grown in a few places. 

I also ask is the coffee pre-ground or grounded fresh. This is also a game changer. Think about when you go to a restaurant to eat. Most people, even at a fast food place, want their food prepared as fresh as possible. Coffee is much more better tasting and potent when it's ground fresh to made, opposed to when it's been sitting for hours. 

I also look at the blends and addictives. First off, anything that is artificial is a red flag. White turtle (white chocolate) is a popular flavor but it is artificially made. Nothing organic about this. That's the type of products I want to see in my coffee. Same with syrups of any type.

Also, I look at the name of the coffee/business and if I see if caters to a certain group or a gimmick, it's not going to be as good. Coffee is everywhere, I'm a business/marketing guy. If you have to resort to a gimmick to market it, it likely isn't going to be the best choice. I know it's not mine.

I've been looking at this for a few years. Cheap plug but the company I have found that embodies all I prefer is Con Cafe coffee. Look at their website for further details or to order a bag www.concafe-sc.com.