Bleeding coffee right now, as I type this, seriously. I have been drinking coffee since I was about 6 years old. Now in my adult life , I have tried many diets, and in all my diets, including the detoxing ones, I never left my coffee behind. Well, thankfully I no longer believe in diets, eating is part of my lifestyle (including cake).

Well, coffee is one of the ten most consumed beverages world wide and according to Statista.com consumers spend about $21.32 on coffee per week. WOW!!!!!!!

Allow me to introduce you to my fair magical numbers: 5-52-12, play them if you'll like. I am also sometimes superstitious, although, I rather not spend my money gambling, I do get the itch once in a while, and that's okay. These magical numbers can be controversial, but trust me, this worked with people that never ever understood where their money went, and also worked with friends that aren't lavished by the numbers talk. So remember these numbers since I will use them often.

Back to the coffee expense: $21.32 weekly ( I'm still in disbelief) I am guessing we are basing this number on an office worker that buys his/her coffee outdoors.

Magical #5 (week days)

$21.32 divided by 5 = $4.26

I am pretty sure is based on 4 coffees per day WIRED!!! or 1 expensive coffee

Magical #52 (weeks in a year)

$21.32 times 52 = $1,108.64

Wait what? are we spending ELEVEN HUNDRED DOLLARS on coffee a year ( I just saw 2 round trips to an island including Hotel stay)

Magical #12 (months in a year)

$1,108.64 divided by 12 = $92.39

Okay, it doesn't sound so bad it it is only $92.39 a month Okay!!... WELL, IT IS!!! (I do get carried away) remember add a dollar here a dollar there, and just like that you will see where your money is or went.

As of 2015 according to http://cnnmon.ie/2cth4wi_{a median household income was $56,516.02}

_{I will round it to $56,515 . Well $1,108.64 is 2% of the median's household income... OKay let's move on from reality check.}

_{If coffee is your happiness, let's all drink to that. However, if you are like me and only use it for fuel, raised on coffee, need the boost, need the cheerleader, etc 2% of your salary is really way too much money for coffee if you ask me.}

_{So now, ask yourself, can you cut down in half to start? or compromise? instead of 5 coffees at $4 each? can you have 4 for $1. each and then celebrate on Friday? OR instead of 4 $1.00 coffees get 2? Well this is a baby step. Good Luck!!!!!}

_{The mind is a powerful tool, it commands our willingness to do something new.}

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