AUBREEVISION - Observations from the far side of the dial

Went on a coffee hiatus for a couple of weeks recently, as I often do when in the throes of PMS (caffeine is a well-known symptom aggravator). This time, however, I was really, really good and drank tea the entire time with nary a relapse (note that I didn't say caffeine hiatus -- I was cutting back, not crazy! ) And you know what I noticed? Besides better PMS management, my digestion and skin improved tenfold. Turns out those crow's feet aren't so visible when your skin is plump and un-dehydrated!

So I decided to learn from this experience and cut back a bit on my overall coffee consumption. Thus, I felt very proud of myself when I went to Tim Horton's and choked out "A small double-double, please" (I'm usually a large, even XL, kind of girl). So what happens? The guy comes back with my coffee and says, "Oops, I made you a medium, but I won't charge you the extra!" thinking he's doing me some kind of favour. So what could I do but take it as a message from the gods, give thanks and drink up? No one likes an ingrate, after all.