TIFU by trying out a new brownie recipe.

This happened about 6 hours ago.

I generally eat a pretty healthy diet. But once or twice a year, I like to indulge in some fuck off homemade brownies. Tonight was such an occasion.

I really wanted to try a new recipe as I wanted super gooey, crackly brownies instead of my normal cakey ones. Like total fudgy goodness. I found one, followed the instructions, and made the most delicious brownies I think I've ever made. Seriously. I had like half the pan, and it was so good. The inside was near sinful.

Now, whenever I make brownies I always add a little bit of instant coffee and a splash bourbon for flavour. Idk, I just like it. This time was no different. Its at this point I should mention that I am pretty sensitive to caffeine - one cup of tea keeps me awake for the day, and I seldom drink coffee. I also have some sleeping problems which, lately have been nearly unbearable.

For the last few hours my heart has been absolutely racing. I've been a bit jittery and feel wide awake - which is odd because it is 2AM here. I normally try to sleep at 11pm. I've been spending the whole night wondering why my RHR is 30 beats above normal and generally feeling shit.

Anyways, I just realised a few minutes ago that the caffeine must have not cooked off. I don't know the science, but I do know that I am SO TIRED GOD PUT ME OUT OF MY MISERY. I've been tossing and turning for hours. Fuck this.

Hope you all have some better Zs than me tonight.

TLDR; made some fucking brilliant brownies with coffee and bourbon, consumed half the pan at 8pm. Am generally very sensitive to such stimulants. Now have been wide awake for hours and feeling like running a marathon at 2 AM.