This morning was a triumph of precision.

Tru here.

This morning I successfully measured my watered-down juice — 1/4 juice, 3/4 water.

Success!

I put the proper amount into my microwave cup.

Success!

I heated it for exactly the right amount of time.

Success!

I added my sweetener.

I was feeling pretty darn competent.

Then I tasted it. 😂

Something was wrong.

I thought about it.

I tasted it again.

And then I realized…

I forgot the tea bag. 😂

Apparently, I can remember the juice ratio, the amount to pour, the microwave time, and the sweetener…

…but sometimes the actual tea part of tea simply doesn’t make it into the process.

And honestly?

It isn’t the first time I’ve done this.

It won’t be the last.

And that’s okay. ❤️

Some mornings, you just have to laugh, add the tea bag, and start again.

*** And yes, that is the same little painting my daughter made for me five years ago, after I managed to destroy two cups by microwaving them too long.

We even wrote a blog entry about it:

[Microwave Cup Runneth Over — March 2021]

Apparently, my relationship with tea continues to evolve.

Back then, the problem was too much microwave.

This time, the microwave timing was perfect.

I just forgot the tea. 😂❤️

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2021 blog entry at >> https://truthfulkindness.com/2021/03/14/microwave-cup-runneth-over/

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Yes; the cover photo is an acrylic painting from my daughter Charlene.

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*** categ: Journal; *** tags: dementia, everyday dementia, humor, memory, Persons Living with Dementia, tea.