Coffee & Spiders....

I love coffee. I am Cuban, and my abuela was giving me expresso at age 3 (just sips, but still...). I love good gourme coffee. Nate and I LOVE Starbuck's coffee, and we order specialized coffee from Bean Central Coffee, a couple times a year. Do check them out, they are awesome! If you decide to try some, our favorite is Oodles, it has some cinnamon and nutty tones to it!

Anywhoo, this morning I was brewing some French Vanilla, when I opened the Grounds Basket.... I looked down and Saw EVIL! My body convulsed, my immediate reaction was to throw the basket across the kitchen, as I let loose a scream only a banshee could appreciate. Why, you ask? What was in it? Only my worst nightmare.... a spider (shivers).

I have the worst fear of those little buggers... When I was little, I used to live in Peru, South America. My dad was a missionary to the Shapibo Indians on the Ucayali river, near Pucallpa. We lived there the first 5 years of my life... and one of my chores was to help sweep out the floors in the morning. I remember cockroaches the size of my fist... and I remember the spiders. Tarantulas is you will. I remember them coming too close to me, I remember the tickle on my legs as a peruvian daddy long legs flitted across.

My mother will tell you the story about how, one of our first nights in Peru she had to use the bathroom. She got up to go, and when she turned on the light, she saw a big hairy spider, the size of an outstretched hand, curled around the toilet seat. She says she turned off the light, went to bed,.... and never used the bathroom at night again!

They just freak me out! I have so many spider stories to tell you! Like the time They were out to get me, or the time I sat watching one for 15 min, b/c I was waiting for Nate, and I didn't want it to get away. But I won't bore you any longer, I'll save those for later... maybe this weekend or what not.

Do you want a Sneak Peek? I worked on this yesterday.... coming soon to ACOT!

Here are 2 more from my Sister's Series....

I have an eye appointment this afternoon, it about time! I need new lenses, both contacts and for my glasses. Haven't decided yet if I will keep the glasses I have, or get a new pair. I also have my last Ritz Camera class, and its all about lighting... hopefully this one will be usefull, LOL!

Before I go.. here is a question for you... Are you deathly afraid of anything? What is your favorite Coffee or Tea flavor? Ok, thats 2 questions, but I would love to hear from you!