My ridiculously large coffee mug

I love this mug.

I got it on our last trip to Disney, so one reason I love it is that it's a reminder of the wonderful time we had. On a side note, we went in November for my birthday. It's the second time we went to Disney for my birthday, as Jeffrey (of Pooh Sticks blog fame), likes to remind me. We haven't made it to Disney to celebrate his birthday yet. But we will.

Anyway, back to the mug. I also love it because it's Winne the Pooh. And it's a cute cartoon. And did I mention it is ridiculously large? This mug is from the Animal Kingdom park, though I think I actually bought it in the hotel gift shop at Port Orleans French Quarter. True to Disney's attention to detail, there is a Tree of Life in the bottom of the mug.

Jeff and I were talking about it this morning. He doesn't like a huge mug because then the coffee cools more quickly. And that's one more reason why I like it. It means I can drink all of the coffee sooner. I love a mug I have to hold with two hands. It doesn't matter what the temperature outside is. There is something very comforting about a mug filled with hot liquid warming your hands.

As you're reading this fascinating post, I'm sure you're wondering what I like to drink out of my mug. I love a dark roast coffee. It's really weird, but the darker the coffee I drink, the less likely I am to use sugar. Just regular coffee you'd get at a restaurant? Yep. That's getting a good amount of sugar. Espresso? Not so much. We have a Keurig. We usually use an insert and grounds rather than the K-cups. Sometimes, though, I splurge and get Folgers' Black Silk, my favorite K-cups. Jeffrey really enjoyed them this week. I think I had three out of the box. It's ok. As long as I had some....especially this morning. Now -- get your favorite caffeinated beverage and get out there and enjoy the weekend people! And feel free to tell us your favorite coffee and mugs in the Comments below.