59. Refreshed: Write about a time you really felt refreshed and renewed. Maybe it was a dip into a pool on a hot summer day, a drink of lemonade, or other situation that helped you relax and start again.
This may seem counter-intuitive but there is certain coffee that refreshes me. Coffee culture is huge in Melbourne and dates back to Greek and Italian immigrants who arrived after WWII. There is a certain amount of snobbery around coffee, complete with everyone having an opinion about the best place to get coffee. There is even opposing opinions about when the espresso machine arrived.
If the coffee meets my standards, I have a visceral experience to the first few sips. First my head shakes a little, I stand up straight, and pull back my shoulders. My mind fog clears and I have an instant attitude adjustment to see the sun is shining, it’s a beautiful day, and I’m happy to be alive. Ah, refreshing!
