SF 10.26.11

Took BART to Chinatown to meet up with an old patient who was visiting. Then we walked around Chinatown and actually went into all those stores. I never stepped foot in them; we always walked past them whenever I was with family. There are a lot of interesting things in those stores! After walking up and down Grant St, we went our separate ways. I walked by this mural I saw while driving one day. I didn't remember where it was and I was lucky to stumble across it again. I made sure I snapped a picture this time. Then I went to Starbucks to get a beverage and attempted to start writing an essay for Simmons College. I was mostly just thirsty. Finished my drink and started walking to the Montgomery BART station and passed by Coffee Bar. I didn't go inside; I liked the simplicity of the decor with its clean cut edges. Then hopped onto BART.

The Effects Of Coffee (or just plain caffeine) On My Body

I am super sensitive to caffeine. If I drink it in the morning, it makes it really hard to sleep at night. It can be coffee, energy drinks, or tea. The only good thing about caffeine for my body is that it helps me concentrate when I have to do work. I think that my brain is just operating on super speed that I can really focus and get things done. It's really strange. Like right now for instance, I am typing at super duper speeds and really focused on doing my homework.

My body reacts well to tea and energy drinks, but when it comes to coffee it's a whole different story. I might be slightly lactose intolerant due to not drinking too much milk nowadays. After drinking coffee I just know that my stomach and bowels will not do well after. Yet, I made the mistake today knowing the effects of coffee. I'm at Starbucks doing work and I should have gotten a tea but I just blurted out "Mocha Frappuccino" without thinking. We'll see about tonight. Luckily I'm not going out to see anyone tonight. It's so tasty though :)