I ran out of coffee beans this morning (the horror!), and was forced to make do with a cup of instant (twice the horror!). Peter drinks instant coffee all the time, but I’m not a fan; still, I must admit that it was great to have a backup caffeinated beverage in place to compensate for our negligence.
And as I sipped my drink I was, rather surprisingly, hit with a flood of memories – all involving travel. What?! At first I couldn’t figure out what was going on, then suddenly realized that the taste of instant coffee reminds me of that first cup of rather bitter, harsh morning coffee made in your hotel room using the very basic supplies provided before you’ve had a chance to get dressed and head out for a cup of the real thing.
So fascinating, the connections our brain makes between tastes, smells, and events to create memories!
The travel theme must have hung around in my thinking, as when I saw today’s Photo Friday “Circle” challenge prompt I immediately remembered a colourful piece of art I saw at McCormick Place in Chicago when I was in town for BlogHer ’13. Perfect!
Photo Friday: Circle
What do you think of this piece? I was struck by the variety of blended patterns and intricate detail, which made me think of tangling – is it any wonder I was drawn to it?!
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Twitter: DebbieDoglady
July 31, 2015
That’s a beautiful piece! Looks like a collector plate. 🙂 Thank goodness you had the instant coffee! Caffeine is caffeine, yes? And who wants to schlep to the coffee shop first thing in the morning?
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Twitter: alphabetsalad
July 31, 2015
Yes, exactly! I was definitely grateful for the (rather wretched) instant option!
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Twitter: gknicole
July 31, 2015
I am so terrible at instant coffee. It always ends up chunky and it’s just terrible. Thank goodness we have a coffee shop on site at my work!
Twitter: alphabetsalad
August 1, 2015
Instant coffee really isn’t very nice!
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