"I have a knack for eating food in weird combos. I used to call myself a foodie but now, I have graduated. I am a Food Lover (mark the capital letters). As I was saying, I love eating food. I love mixing 'em up to get a burst of beautiful flavors or...really devastating ones. But let us face it, there are some foods that just can't go together no matter how we think of it. They are meant to stay apart; like okra and rice. Yuck!"
A Simple Choice To Make
Anyway, the point I am making here is, I would rather not be able to smell anything that not be able to taste anything. Unlike most of us, I am not a coffee freak (I meant that in a good way of course). I like coffee. I drink it especially when I'm mad or anxious (because the strong bitter flavor is exactly what I need) but I do not think I have gotten to the state where it has become a ritual. One thing I love about my relationship with coffee is that I can get it when I need it. I won't lie though. There is this teeny weeny feeling of power that comes with a small cup of the black steaming liquid. Is it just me? I have this -what should I even call them- flashes of impressive images when drinking coffee. Not just that. It may sound insane, but Coffee burning my tongue is always like a revelation. Mind you, I'm no fanatic but I do like it a lot. I wonder how people find a cup of black coffee disgusting. It is not. It is really beautiful and while I love milk (creamer too), I also love to just revel in the bitter taste of it. So ask me one more time which I'd rather loose; taste or smell?
The logic might seem really illogical to many but, while I tend to bring food to my nose sometimes (especially when it looks like something crafted by Armageddon), I am more of a bring-it-straight-to-the-mouth type of girl. Apart from days when I just feel sad, I relish tearing things down with my teeth and relishing juices with my tongue (oops. That was all your mind). So, I would rather lose my ability to smell coffee. Like I said before (mostly because I mostly burn my tongue on the first sip - everytime!) coffee burning my tongue is always a revelation. And slowly, it is becoming my favorite beverage (truthfully, hot cocoa is no longer cheap and tastes like expired ball sacks...am I getting old?).
The Little Things Always Count
For what it is worth, I do know that the smell of coffee is orgasmic to many people. I know that what wakes some people from their beds is the smell of a hot deliciously brewed coffee and losing that would be like a knife to the heart. Some people don't understand that we humans can get attached to the very little things which is why (and I am speaking for myself not everyone) we can get upset over really little things. It is always a straw that breaks the camel's back, isn't it?
Trying to explain why something can be very special to someone who cannot understand it can be pretty tedious. How (as a taste lover) do I explain to someone that when I drink coffee, I don't feel like myself? Believe it or not, my imagination gets the best of me and I feel like...(don't laugh) an executive or something. That's what they drink right? Coffee as black as their souls? (That is my fiction nomad talking). Basically, it is almost spiritual. So, I can't imagine what it is like for those who'd prefer to smell. I guess they love to live in the moment. I have read some few posts that say, "Time just stops for a minute...". Wow. I cannot understand how that feels with just smelling stuff because I need to bring it to my mouth. But that is what makes us so unique and so special I guess? Our very own ways of enjoying the things we love.
Conclusion
Again. In my opinion, I would rather live a lifetime with the ability to taste coffee than lose it. I can deal with not being able to perceive that dark, earthy and soulful aroma it doles out but, I can also have my own moments because I was built to feed. To feel. My whole body from head to toe is a bundle of nerves created to enjoy touch. And that is what I enjoy each time I drink it. I love it!
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I would have chosen the same thing, why do I need to smell when taste is really what matters to me?
I respect those who cherish the aroma more and just like you, I will always go for the taste. It was nice reading your opinion.
Yeah Georgie. Like… I would rather just be able to taste. Thanks for your wonderful comment ☺️
Who wouldn't like to taste good thing? I guess no one so I will also choose to taste coffee over and over again
I like better thing o. Heheh. Thank you princess
I can't imagine drinking it without smelling it. After reading your wonderful writing I think I like smelling coffee more than drinking it. I didn't realize that until now. Thank you very much for sharing dear @deraaa . A big hug from Maracay.
Yeah. We all have what works for us. Hehe. And I’m glad I could rock your boat 😁
This is a great post, but it seems you forgot your third photo!
Good evening. Oh yeah that. I had already finished my cup before I remembered that it was three photos I needed. It’s late here. But I can add one more tomorrow when I’m drinking again. Thank you 😊
Ok, remember for next time :)
Coffee is life! I usually drink several mugs a day and sometimes I even drink at night, even if they say it makes me sleepy, I can sleep normally.
Coffee is all good and I love it so much! Thanks for sharing it with us! #dreemerforlife
Right?! Wait. Coffee makes you sleepy? I thought I was the only one. I heard how coffee takes sleep from you but to me, it knocks me out. Weird! 😂
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh I got my sentence wrong I'm sorry kkkkkkkkkkkk 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I wanted to say that even though coffee is famous for helping us wake up and ward off sleep, sometimes I drink it at night and manage to sleep normally, like a baby lol
now I expressed myself better lol
Ohhhhh😂😂😂
So I’m still the only one Coffee sends to sleep then🫠
I do wonder how it keeps people awake. It’s the exact opposite for me which is why it’s relaxing to me. Lol.
Please. Express yourself in anyway you can 😂
I believe that NASA has to study you then, because the coffee that makes you sleepy is new to me kkkk, it must be something in your metabolism, right? lol 😂
I guess so. I mean it literally knocks me out. But it still helps me for about one hour before I’m knocked and that’s always plenty of time to do any task I have. Especially what I take it for; writing.
If NASA should study me, coffee being a sedative would be the least of their worries 😂
kkkkkk it would be interesting, you could get rich like the inventor of the coffee sedative, have a coffee and roll over in bed kkkk, it would sell like water in the desert haha 😄😄
On a normal day, it doesn't even make sense at all, like how would the smell give me that sweet taste that often makes me feel alive? I know some things smell real good but when it comes to food or drinks , I rather taste it and have my sense of smell terminated for life 🤣
#dreemerforlife #dreemport
Like!!!! You get it bro. Just imagine bringing something to your tongue and not tasting it. Maybe like… drinking water 😂
Honestly, it just doesn't make sense 😁
Let me get it likened this way;
Coffee,as a well garnished plate of goat meat pepper soup. Then I'll now choose to smell it to feasting on it with my mouth? No na!
Lol😄
I would choose to drink than to smell even though the ones I know here are bitter🤧
Coffee with peppersoup? Oga you no get joy o. Lol. Because omoh... Do you want to purge?
I don't want my coffee black. It has to go with milk. But the pleasure in coffee is in the aroma like you said. Coffee is good for the soul
#dreemerforlife
I guess. My pleasure is in the taste though. Hehe. Thanks for dropping by
Oh please, I meant taste for you. Because my own pleasure is in the aroma first before the taste, I got carried away. Yes you mentioned its taste but in any case, coffee is a drink I believe people love for different reasons including the social aspect of sharing a cup of coffee with friends. Weldone
Totally get that sweetie. Thank you
I think I would agree with you on this matter, cause I can't imagine not being able to taste something and only being able to smell it. It would feel torturous.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
#dreemerforlife.
Awesome story!😍
An easy way to wake a sleeping person, I think, is to splash water in his face, or secondly, to bring the smell of hot coffee up his nose! The second way will be very romantic and peaceful. In conclusion: coffee is something romantic and full of peace! Let me say that cute conclusion!😁
Hahahah. This brought a delightful smile to my face honestly. There are many ways to wake a person. The smell of coffee doesn’t wake me though but maybe other things would… 🌚
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