An undisguised cry for help.
Daily Honesty Box:
… I love Starbucks. I know it’s probably a terrible waste of money, but I love their coffee. But it’s more than their coffee. It’s the whole “Starbucks Experience” that I love – the atmosphere, the comfortable chairs, the lighting, the music they play, and the smiling, friendly people who greet you and make you feel like you matter by catering to your personal tastes. …
Taking Comfort in Rituals
Actually, I’m not all that much in love with Starbucks burnt coffee.
But as a provider of free wireless internet, Starbucks is beloved to me.
If they sold cocaine instead of caffeine, I’d still likely be taking comfort there.
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I found I was wasting far too much money there – as I too love it.
So, I bought one of those ceramic travel cups that look like a paper cup. Finally I can my awesome at home latte with me and it tastes right. It never did in the metal or plastic ones.
I add to that Trader Joe’s scones and I am set for the week of afternoon coffee. Once per week I still treat myself to the real thing. But a good $30/week is being saved…..