happy coffee day!

Caffeine molecule

Finished my paper! Woo-woo! I really put that one off, eh? Time for a Twin Peaks marathon (the series was recently added to Netflix instant view, I'm so lucky). Technically I should study some for organic chemistry but I have all tomorrow to do so...

Caffeine is a funny drug. I usually drink two cups of coffee mid-morning because if I have more than two I'm wired and if I have less I'm about as useful as when I succumb to the bottle (super sleepy)! I stay far, far away from energy drinks.

WebMD just published an article detailing that a genetic predisposition may contribute to caffeine cravings. Two genes influencing caffeine metabolism were identified by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health.

It's possible I'm one of those folks unable to metabolize large quantities of caffeine, thanks mom and dad!