Relax

To make or become less tight, to make or become less severe or strict, to relieve from effort or strain, to take one's ease, rest.

That about sums it up. After a busy or stressful day, it feels great to be able to relax and unwind. For me, I find a hot cup of coffee very effective. Through the years I know I have consumed too much caffeine, so I have grown accustomed to Half-Caff. It tastes just as good, and I still get my caffeine. This past year we bought ourselves a Keurig Coffee Maker, and they offer a nice selection of flavors, even tea and hot chocolate. A wonderful investment and a step up from the old coffee makers. Oh the simple joys of life that tend to spoil us, and we think we have it so bad.

[Rebbecca Castillo]

another great selfie Rick- and I need to relax more often myself :)

[Dorrena Ortega]

I'm liking your self-portrait series. Any of these would make a nice profile picture.

[Kerri]

I love coffee. Great shot

[Margaret Tryon]

Yep I agree. Another great self portrait.

[Sue]

excellent!

[Meagan Aaron]

That looks good! I want some!

[Briem]

i agree. An excellent way to relax.

[Danielle]

Great photo (and reminder). I'm glad you've found a simple, effective way to relax.

[Allison Williams]

You are really working the theme and we are getting the many faces of Rick! Good work.

[Barbara Warner]

I love those coffee makers. You are lucky that a cup of coffee will relax you! Another great photo for the theme.

[Laura Demko]

awesome! coffee is my great soother and pick-me-up; all round it's a good thing. nice!

[Crystal Drake]

Mmmm coffee! What could be more relaxing!

[Bekki Reed]

I love it :)
Coffee is the best thing ever when I'm in need of wind down time.

[Rudi Teruel]

nice nice... this pretty much sums me up to.... better get my 2nd cup as i do 365... nice one, rick....

[Mrs. Smith]

Perfect definition....and photo! :)

[EmiLeigh]

i really like this photo! and a great commentary to boot! :D

[Lori Rompolski]

loving this shot. I am trying to catch up on people's shots. All your self portraits are great!

[Denise Vetromile]

great selfie, Rick! I'm a coffee-girl, myself!

[Angela Thoms]

You have a great series of "selfies", Rick. (and a favorite hat) They are not easy to do; I haven't been able to bring myself to get in front of my camera with a self timer.

[Jaydee]

ahhhh a cup of coffee, good idea for relaxing .... nice selfie rick .... =)

[Vicky G]

Great message! I think we all forget to relax sometimes. A cup of coffee sounds really good right about now =)

[bonnie lee wilson]

I continue to enjoy your series of self-portraits. Nice hat.
You were a Psyc major so I'm sure you are familiar with the old story "The Many Faces of Eve" -- you must be doing "The Many Faces of Rick".....

[brett currie]

ahhhh, one of my favorite pleasures in life--coffee. and i too love coffee in the evenings, as well as mornings. love this self portrait.

[Della]

I love your series for the theme---like what Bonnie said about the many faces of rick!! :)

[rieva]

i agreed with you Rick:). in fact, i would get headaches if i don't have coffee:). this a nice shot Rick, could be an ads for coffee company:).

[Constance Brinkley]

Another great shot. I love this coffee shot. You do look nice and relaxed.

[Lois P]

Great shot! I agree!

[Miriam S]

yes, a cuppa will surely help you relax. Nice selfie again.

[Kirsty .P]

Nothing like a good cuppa,another great selfie!

[Richard Schuster]

Nice one Rick - good to see you. And I also love my coffee - but I haven't been able to get to half strength yet!!
I also relax on my bike when riding (does that make sense??)

[FaerieMoon]

Oh yeah! Coffee is my one vice. Two cups a day and I'm good to go...

[Karen Hurd (hwy61)]

Nice shot...and I agree...it's all about the little things!

[Pamela Fillhouer]

i am loving your self portraits rick :)

[Carole Neesam]

Nice sp & yes a cup of coffee always does the trick x

[Fiona Kierans Dunne]

Nice shot, cool self portrait. :)

[Martha Burns]

Enjoy Rick! Great selfies this week.

[Henriette Sparkes]

Enjoy it...I also love a cuppa! Great self portrait too.

[Diana Moss]

Good to see you looking relaxed enjoying your coffee, nice shot Rick

[Yoella Offir]

The "relax" with your picture is spreading. Nice. I need a relaxion now.

[Slava]

Wonderful selfie, Rick! I love to relax with a cup of coffee, too - cappuccino is my favorite! We got a little espresso maker and I love to froth my milk in the morning! ;-)

[Mohab Mostafa]

I really like your self-portrait series!

[Brad Johnson]

I think I'm going to partake of that simple joy myself...

Nice selfie.

[Kristin Roscoe]

Very real shot - so nice! Drinking coffee is one of my fave things to relax with as well....

[Dee Pabst]

Good shot! I love the Keurig makers! They are convenient, and fast, and you can pick your flavor!