It’s Monday and I somehow got up extra early …. this translates to a special treat for me: time in my schedule for a stop at my favorite coffee house 
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Sometimes it’s those unexpected moments that make an ordinary day .. extraordinary.
How about you? Doing anything special for yourself today?
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Going to start the BRAT regime. Stomach is so out of sorts these days!
Mention of what you are having turns it inside out……….but I am happy you can enjoy!
Take care of that tummy; the BRAT regime (Bananas-Rice-Applesauce-Tea) is a good place to start. Any idea what’s causing it?
Cheers Linda!
MJ
ooo…you are perky this morning. Have a great day…you’re off to a good start.
… yes indeedy-do. I am feeling the caffeine now though
MJ
Looks yummy! inspiration to get out and about early tomorrow! Happy Monday! ~ Sheila
You know it
MJ
Let’s see: planting a few remaining pansies (since it’s 72 and SUNNY here today) and having $5 cheeseburgers with my hubby for dinner tonight. Ain’t life grand?!
That sounds like a wonderful day; pansies & cheeseburgers! Nothin’ beats a good cheeseburger
Yes, Dianna, life is surely grand! 
MJ
It was my first day back at work after a week off. I treated myself to a caramel brulee holiday latte from Starbucks
oh yum! That’s a nice way to ease yourself back into the work week .. smart girl you are!
MJ
My coffee is necessary within three minutes of arising – no kidding. Hope your week is fantastic especially since it started off so well.
Oh me, too — had 1 1/2 cups before I left the house – this was a sweet treat to cap it off. Have a great week yourself, Renee
MJ
not so far…but some days I don’t need to. I haven’t run over any coworkers in the company parking lot….does that count?
I think it does, Coop!
MJ
It seems like I’m the only one commenting on the pic
Love those kind of pics with short DOF. It sure looks like the the content in the cup is nice as well 
Thank you for your kind words; come visit again, MJ