Caffeine intoxication.

Caffeine intoxication. Ever heard of it? I didn’t until today. I'll give ya the story. So, as usual I got up and started a pot of coffee then let the dog out. He and I talked about the continual evolution of mankind (he thinks we are a little behind), and I started working on a paper. As I do every Saturday I drank my coffee as I worked. No big deal right. Well, for some reason I drank more than I usually do… a lot more. Then I worked out because I am currently on diet and trying to get in better shape. When you combine these factors, with a really stressful two weeks, my body gave up. It is hard to explain, I just felt really weird. I tried to take a shower… no help. I tried to talk to the boss…no help. Laid down… couldn’t stay. Sat on the couch… had to get up. All of this time I felt worse and worse. We decided may be I just needed a little food, when I couldn’t swallow we decided to go to the hospital. When we got there let’s just say some of my numbers were a little out of whack. I think they thought I was on drugs which is kind of fun, never had anybody think that about me. After a while, and several needle pricks, I began to feel a little better. After talking with the Dr. a few times he told me I had caffeine intoxication. Too much caffeine, not enough food, and not enough sleep. What a relief, there for a minute I was pretty worried. I guess this just might be the sign that I need to make a few changes.

On the way there, and while I was waiting to see the Dr. for the first time I was thinking, what if this is it? What if they have to say, “We’re going in”. It happens fast. I have been through it before and lead my life in a manor conducive to hearing those words. It has been a long time since I heard them say that, and with time, I think I have forgotten my promise to myself.

So, something as stupid as drinking too much coffee has brought me to this. What if tomorrow someone said, “We’re going in”. How many of those things that you have on your list have you checked off?