Coffee or Water?
My Honest Answer
Coffee or Water? My Honest Answer
If you asked me to choose my favorite drink, I’d hesitate.
Because the truth is — I’m torn.
On one hand, there is coffee.
On the other, there is water.
And both hold a sacred place in my day.
☕ Morning Ritual: Black Coffee, Strong and Unapologetic
There is nothing like that first sip of pure black coffee in the morning.
No cream.
No sugar.
No distractions.
Just bold, dark clarity.
The stronger, the better.
That first cup feels like ignition — like striking a match in a quiet house before the world wakes up. It’s not just caffeine. It’s focus. It’s warmth. It’s intention.
Coffee is my morning companion. My thinking partner. My “let’s do this” moment.
💧 Throughout the Day: Cold, Clear Water
But as the day unfolds, I return to something quieter.
Water.
Cold.
Pure.
Crystal clear.
Living in Edmonton, I’m grateful that our tap water — managed by EPCOR — is safe, high-quality, and meets or exceeds Health Canada guidelines.
That water begins its journey in the North Saskatchewan River.
And that river?
It originates from the toe of the Saskatchewan Glacier, a major outlet glacier of the Columbia Icefield in Banff National Park.
Think about that for a moment.
The water in my glass may have begun as ancient ice.
There is something grounding about that. Something humbling.
While coffee fuels my ambition, water sustains my body. It restores. It balances. It reminds me that the simplest things are often the most essential.
☕ + 💧 So What’s My Favorite?
I can’t choose.
Coffee is my spark.
Water is my foundation.
One energizes my mind.
The other sustains my life.
And maybe that’s the real answer.
My favorite drink isn’t just about taste.
It’s about rhythm.
Morning fire.
All-day clarity.
Black coffee… and glacier-born water.
And honestly? I wouldn’t want to live without either.
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