bring on the bean…
January 1, 2013 § 6 Comments
COFFEE…
It appears that Writers like a cornucopia of things that start with “c,” though be assured the following are not in any particular order nor is the list by any measure complete:
coffee (the “think drink”)
cats (I don’t have one and am concerned that this signifies something in terms of writing success)
consideration of others (of our writing time)
crowds (to get lost in and for observeation)
curiosity
corks (from wine, really good wine)
cute journals
calm (in which to write)
cool pens
carbon paper (yes, it still exists) (zen spot)
clarity
candles
A favorite on the above list is Coffee, which does indeed pertain to my resolution list:
- Drink it slowly (no pre-work drink-on-the-run)
- Treat it as a luxury ( it is)
- Have it in lieu of junk food, stress snacks, or sugar bombs of any sort
- Enjoy with a friend as a catalyst to whatever else is going on and as a focal point, something to stare at thoughtfully while listening and formulationg thoughts and maybe even for toasting!
Love.
I’m with you on Coffee (!) and cats (don’t have one either) and calm (!). To your wonderful little list I would humbly add commiseration and community, which we solitary creatives find most often in the blogsphere. Have a beautiful day.
I’m big on coffee, cats and curiosity. But there’s a biggie that needs to be added – Concentration!
I’ll skip the coffee but give me a cool pen and journals and I’m happy!
You forgot one… CHOCOLATE!
Coffee. Yum. I only have it occasionally now. But I like the idea of having a cup of decaf tea in lieu of sugar bombs. Good idea. It’s all about giving yourself a treat.