That caffeine though

When I'm off for a few days but still have plans, I realize how draggy and groggy I get. I used to think it was because I often sleep more.

Then I realized it is the caffeine!

Now I haven't been drinking coffee that heavily except over the last few years. I can go flavored or straight black. But I have to have Uganda or DeathWish, it must be heavy.

When I don't get or have it, it's a different ballgame for me, that it took me months to notice.

As I rebuild my overall system and regimen, I now know. I have heard the tales but I didn't realize I was drinking that much expresso. It catches up to you kind of like anything else. I also notice when a crash may hit me.

I try to utilize more organic energy so I'm not reliant on coffee. Many in this era are, as well as well as a lot of regular sugar, which isn't good. I consume primarily cane sugar, which gives you the kick, but reserves the crash.

So remember to monitor what you're placing into your body daily. When something is off, you definitely know.

FANatics: not running scared

I have been on a tear since Thursday. There are many fans that will post on social media nonstop and talk trash when their team wins.  When they lose, they are nowhere to be found. 

I pointed that out and these bitter, angry fans came for me, some saying my team is sorry and that I do the same. What, when? Never!

Look I pull for the Packers, Notre Dame, UNC Tarheels, WU Eagles and Blacksburg Wildcats of course, Atlanta Braves, and the NY Knicks. One thing I do not do is run and hide.

I don't go into a hole or stop posting or talking if I'm already talking. My teams have had ups and downs like others and I'm there for it all.

My past posts and memories and often blog posts support this claim. If you believe otherwise, you haven't been paying close attention. It's ok, I will gladly show you.

So know this, I will ALWAYS ride for my teams, win, lose or draw. No bandwagoning or hiding.

Also I am a fan, NOT a FANatic. I get mad about the loss, not at people that had little to do with the loss. I talk trash and all but I'm not attacking other people because my team didn't win.

FINALLY, not many of us are getting paid by these teams. Therefore be fans, support them but have some restraint and respect.

Taking Your Life Back

Your life may simply be a mess going into the 2019 year. No worries, you can still get it together. You can rebuild physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.  Here are some ways.

1. Take some time for isolation and rest
2. Get in a good workout
3. Call an old friend
4. Watch your favorite show
5. Reach into your bag and get reactivated
6. Plan now for the rest of the year
7. Set goals for each unfinished tasks, including breaking them down into small goals.

Don't worry if things don't work out the first time. They will play out!