A Morning Routine
In countless homes and numerous cultures, drinking morning coffee is a staple routine. One can drink it alone at home, in a car en route to work or school, or stop at a coffee shop or café and enjoy it among other people. In developing my routine this year, I chose the latter practice. Every morning I arrive at a local coffee shop, smell the same aromas, order the same drink, sit in the same chair, and observe the same people who continue their morning customs as well. For several months now, my mornings have consisted of this, and every morning, I would mainly observe one person; an old man who has become somewhat of a fixture at this coffee shop and who has not changed his routine as far as I have witnessed. He is already there when I arrive every morning, sitting alone at the small table for two in the corner by the window, drinking his small cup of black coffee, and reading the newspaper. He is on a first-name basis with the workers and owner, and often chats with some of the other regulars. After months of polite smiles, quiet “good mornings”, and creating a background of this old man in my own mind, I finally get the courage to approach him. I start the conversation with him about our similar morning routine, and it gradually develops into a soft and informal interview.
It almost feels unusual because I have gotten so used to seeing an empty chair in front of this man, and now I am occupying it. He’s wearing beige corduroy pants, brown loafers, a blue sweater, and small, thin-framed reading glasses. He has thin gray hair, blue eyes that seem to have turned grayer with age, a soft, polite smile, and a very soothing voice with a small hint of a southern accent. In such a comfortable, relaxed setting, he seems to be in his natural environment.
I was afraid that he wouldn’t welcome this change in his routine that I was bringing, but he was extremely warm and polite; he had the amiable personality that makes anyone feel as though they could easily open up to him. As we start conversing, it is almost as if he wanted someone to come and talk with him.
My heart was thumping wildly, “What if I mess up?”, “What if I ask the wrong questions?” “What if I get them mixed up?” I was just before panicking. I arrived at the coffee shop where Mrs. Cleantech and I agreed to get together. We decided to meet at 3:00 to avoid the large lunch and supper crowds. What timing! We met at the front door! I asked the hostess if we could have some privacy. She was accommodating and guided us to a small table in the rear corner of the room. My confidence was rising, I think I was appropriately dressed! I was wearing my black slacks with a light green jacket. Mrs. Joe Cleantech was wearing simple clothes; brown slacks and a yellow sweater. We shook hands, introduced ourselves and sat down.
thought about him or the way he was dressed, and remained very calm and relaxed,
There are many definitions to theory. According to Akers (2009) “theories are tentative answers to the commonly asked questions about events and behavior” (Akers, (2009, p. 1). Theory is a set of interconnect statements that explain how two or more things are related in two casual fashions, based upon a confirmed hypotheses and established multiple times by disconnected groups of researchers.
He is really likable and easy going, and we are happy to welcome him formally into our family.
III. Summarization of Routine Activities Theory A. Definition of routine activities approach. According to Cohen and Felson (1979), routine activities approach relies on three main conditions to rationalize crime. These conditions need to coincide in the same space and time in order for a crime to occur: a motivated offender, suitable target and the absence of capable guardians to deter crime. The authors utilized human ecological theory to examine social structure, and how such coincidences take place and cause crime in daily life.
American adults are busier than ever. Whether it be work, kid’s sports or activities, exercise, long work hours, or time with friends, people are awake for long hours of the day and need a pick-me-up. Fifty-nine percent of Americans over eighteen years old drink coffee every day, with an average of 1.85 cups per day.1 With this, thirty percent of Americans drink coffee between meals to stay alert and awake.2
quickly became a close friend. He shared his experiences working at summer camps and volunteering in
Now just to recap, Mr.Bies was my 10th through 11th grade teacher and I met him during a very stressful time of the school year for me. Ok, now back to it ; when I entered his class for the first time I was a bit unsure about how this will go when this tall,bald man in glasses walked up to me and greeted me.He did this in a very relaxed manner which
Mitchell, J. (2011, November 1). Coffee & Power: Work for each other, not the man. Read Write Web, Retrieved from http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/coffee_and_power.php
As said by the hysterical comedian David Letterman,” if it were[not] for coffee, [it would be impossible to] have no identifiable personality whatsoever.” Coffee is apart of everyone’s lives because it is a beverage of informal entertainment. People go to coffee shops to study or gossip with friends. All coffee shops target different types of people. It is questionable whether coffee shops are built a certain way. For instance, the Freudian Sip at the University Student Union at California State University, Northridge is the hot spot for students to go cram for an exam, take a coffee break, or simply gossip with friends. Going to the Freudian Sip is a unique experience rather than going to an ordinary Coffee Bean nearby. The Freudian Sip is a unique study space for a portion of the student body, yet ,due to the architecture it may not be accessible to all students, especially those with a disability.
Most people state that their day is not started until they have had their morning coffee. They may also say that it is dangerous to associate with them when they haven’t had their coffee yet. As Courtney wakes up, grumpy and tired, she decides to find a place to get her morning treat. She contemplates about somewhere that can start her day off with just the thing she needs, a smile. Right away, 392 comes to her mind. A place where there is variety and great taste. Not only does 392 care about their taste, they also care about their customers. They are always associating with their customers and making them feel welcome. 392 was brought to Clinton by a couple from California. 392 happens to be one of Courtney’s favorite places to go. She feels relaxed and stress free while she is there. Out of all of the places she could get a coffee or some other kind of drink, she would pick 392. Although many coffee lovers think that Starbucks is the best coffee shop, some will argue to say that 392 is better and will provide most customers with an unforgettable experience.
I was just the slightest bit excited, maybe a little more than that, to see that he responded. His reply sparked a conversation that I was determined to carry on into the night without seeming overly eager. To my delight our dialogue was picked up again the next morning, into the day, and the next day, and the next day. I gradually began to look forward to the “good morning” text I would get every day so that we could continue investing in each other’s lives though thousands of miles apart. We soon switched to phone calls beginning with long late night talks to catch up on each other’s day, or talking about books, movies, music, interests, friends, family. It seemed as though we never ran out of things to talk about. Though some nights when he or I was tired after work or school, we would just relax and watch a movie, or we’d sit on the phone with each other as one of us studied for the next big exam. We simply loved spending time with one
The routine activities theory of crime, developed by Cohen and Felson, focuses on the events of a crime and the relation of factors that led to the causation of the crime or suitable targets (Miro, 2014). Moreover, the theory shifts attention from the offender to the opportunities for crime presented by everyday routines (Osgood, Wilson, O’Malley, Bachman, Johnston, 1996). Therefore, instead on searching for an offender’s motive, factors such as the absence of a guardian, social change, or vulnerability, contribute to the explanation of the crime.
thinking, acting and feeling. Our routine life plays a major role in the building of these characteristics. According to the psychologists, the human personality develops from the skirmish between desire and restraint. Ego is the component of the personality which cannot be ignored. In order to respond to the real world, a child develops ego. As the personality develops further, children start dealing with the threatening and the harsh realities of the real world. It is the everyday life and experiences which shape up the whole personality of a child (Myers & DeWall, N.D).
I will be telling you how I wake up in the morning. There are a few things that you will need to know. The night before you go to bed, you should set your alarm for the right time. You will also need to make sure that you have the coffee pot ready to go for the morning so that you will only need to turn it on when you get up. Another thing that you will need to be aware of is the snooze button; it can be a major pitfall in getting up on time. My alarm clock takes a battery so that, if the power goes out, it will still go off at the right time. The last big pitfall is not going to bed early enough to get enough sleep for the next day.