Official I’m A Coffee Aholic Shirt

My name is Paige, and I’m a guilt-aholic. When I see cops at a convenience store, I feel guilty for speeding earlier in the day. When I see joggers in the crosswalk, I feel guilty for hating to run. Official I’m A Coffee Aholic Shirt! When I see cyclist-commuters, I feel guilty for driving everywhere all the time. When I see people heating a homemade lunch, I feel guilty for going out. When I see women impeccably turned-out, I feel guilty for settling for a couple of pieces that match and throwing my hair in a ponytail.

Official I’m A Coffee Aholic Shirt

When I see people with their dogs at the co-op, I feel guilty for leaving mine at home. I hoard these feelings of shame even as I proudly proclaim my freedom from such judgement. Official I’m A Coffee Aholic Shirt! Although I am a die-hard supporter of equality and pride, I can’t seem to stop berating myself in little ways, chiding myself for not doing More, Better, Faster. It’s the American way, isn’t it? But admitting I have a problem is the first step toward recovery. Today I pledge to wear my dog-hair covered sweater with pride. To enjoy my morning muffin and coffee without being ashamed of the calories.

Official I’m A Coffee Aholic Shirt

To smile and pat my son’s rooster-top hairstyle in the drop off line without trying to smooth it down so nobody notices I didn’t check before going out the door and the Official I’m A Coffee Aholic Shirt. To give him a big brownie with lunch and not worry what the anyone thinks of the little indulgences. To smile at those cops in the convenience store and feel thankful for their presence instead of guilty for breaking minor traffic laws whenever I get the chance. That’s me. The rule-breaker. Lawless lead-footed non-runner with a 600 calorie breakfast habit.