Peanut Story

They say that eating peanuts will make you intelligent; I just forgot to ask how many sacks of peanuts I would have to eat to become one. Nevertheless, I like eating peanuts.

Looking back as far as I can remember, I was planting peanuts in our small farm and not eating them. My father is a tailor but we have a small farm he cultivated whenever he is tired of sewing. A poor man’s break from work is another work.

Another thing I could remember about peanuts is that I used to steal them on my way to school. When I was young living in the province, I had to walk my way to school. Along the way I had to pass by different farms including peanuts.

I had to bow down as if I am picking stones but my other hand is picking peanuts in the ground. When I straightened up, I would throw the stones I picked up so as to convince the watcher, if there is, that I was really picking up stones and not the peanuts.

I guess eating peanuts really paid off.

Mug Shots

What is coffee without a cup, or a mug? I had coffee before in a glass, but it looked like a cola than a coffee.

I am not a mug collector but I have a number of mugs at home. Some were given to me, some were personally bought. I like mugs.

In the past 12 years, I have been drinking coffee using the same mug. It was given to me by a friend I could not remember who. I receive a number of mugs from friends but I can’t identify who’s given me which?

Although there are few mugs that I can still remember the giver, I hope I am not being ungrateful to those I can’t remember.

I can’t forget those who have given, I just can’t remember which of the mugs I have right now they have given me.
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Coffee

Life is difficult without it. My day isn’t complete without it. Am I addicted to it?

I can’t remember when I started to like coffee. As kids, our mother usually served us with “coffee” in the morning but it was not made from coffee beans. It was from burnt rice grains or cooked rice leftovers. Taste like coffee but not coffee.

But, I never actually like coffee or anything hot especially in the morning. I would usually puke every time I drink hot liquid in the morning.

Now, it becomes indispensable. It is something I am worried about when I am not at home. Where will I get my coffee is a question I have to answer, an issue I have to resolve before the day ends. Otherwise, I won’t be able to sleep well.

I like my coffee instant. I don’t crave for other coffee recipes, with names I find difficult to read, more so, understand.

I can’t drink coffee sans creamer. It’s better to have no sugar in my coffee than creamer.

I don’t like 3in1, 4in1, 5in1, 6in1, 7in1 and 8in1 instant coffees. How many more ingredients can they add to the coffee? I just want coffee.

First mug of coffee is a relief; the second one is a pleasure. I wouldn’t crave for a third; I would be more scared than satisfied.

I know when to stop, at least for a coffee.
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