I’m a nerd. I’m a nerd about a lot of things politics, literature, art, hair care, fashion, sci-fi and fantasy but most of all coffee. I have very specific types of coffee I prefer. Personally, there is nothing that makes me happier than a cup of well prepared coffee. If coffee is good enough, it doesn’t need sugar or milk. I can drink it black and just smile. When I lived in Italy, I became very accustomed to the traditional espresso with a packet of sugar and nothing else. I had it every day. I also love books, any kind of book, romance, mystery, adventure, young adult, self empowerment, you name it and I will read it. It keeps the mind sharp.

For a while, I didn’t drink coffee as much and I stopped reading. I would get home at the end of a long and taxing day and the thought of reading just made my brain hurt. More recently though, I am realizing that not reading and not indulging in a cup of good coffee was hurting me. I no longer had that outlet of escape. Sure I watched TV and ate unhealthy crap, but that just let my brain turn to mush and my body get mushier.

I recently joined my friend’s 7 day clean eating and exercise challenge. It is helping turn my life around. It’s funny how when you focus on doing one thing right, you start to see all of the things that you need to correct. Finally eating healthy made me realize how much I was hurting by not reading daily. I need something to keep my mind sharp and I had lost it.

So here is to finding my happy place and staying on track.