halas!! (arabic for "finished")

IT'S OVER!! After a week of being caffine free I must say that it was not difficult at all. I did not have a single headache from lack of caffine nor did I feel overly tired? So, am I going to give it up for good? Come on, now! You know better than that!! I brought to my Doctrine of Christ class a full french press of the Kenya bean and it was fantastic. If God gives us good gifts, by all means, let us enjoy them. But let us never become mastered by them. For all of you who thought I would never make it (Matt, Zach, and others) shame on you. I can do all things through Christ . . . (i know the context. I know the context. It was a joke. Gosh!) Well, I'm out friends. Tonight, as you say your prayers, remember to thank God for all his good gifts. Including coffee. Grace and peace to you all.

ARod

Headaches here we come!!

After consuming 10 shots of espresso in under 4 hours I have a historic announcement to make. I am taking a week fast from coffee. Yes it is true. Indeed, caffine in general (coke, tea, red bull, pills, etc) I will restrain from consuming. I would like to tell you that I am doing it for some noble purpose like praying for the missionaries or something like that, but really, it is just to prove to myself that I am not addicted to caffine. I will allow myself to drink one decaf cup a day if necessary. (I know people say it is not caffine free, but it contains such a small amount that it would not affect a toddler on an empty stomach.) In a day and a half I am going to have some major headaches, I am sure! If you see me, I could use the encouragement! Welp, here we go. 7 days and counting. . .