I read the other day that Starbucks is closing 300 locations, meaning 6,000 people (350 of which come from their Corporate offices) are losing their jobs, so what does this mean for the consumer? Well, I think it's pretty apparent that since they're closing locations, people have finally realized that paying $5 for a cup of coffee is truly, RIDICULOUS!
Yes, call me a hypocrite, because to say I've never had Starbucks is obviously a lie, but to say that I have Starbucks maybe once a month, isn't. I do so enjoy their Caramel Lite Fraps, but to continuously pay $4-$5 for it, put a Venti-sized strain on the wallet.
Plus, they sell their not-so-delicious coffee at any major Supermarket, so buckle down and buy a $10 coffee-maker at Target, hit the Supermarket, buy the dark roast, practically burnt black coffee in the nice Starbucks package and try saving a few hundred dollars a month on making your own at home.
It took me, oh I would say about 4 years to realize the financial benefits of making coffee at home, plus you get to add your own little yummy treats-my favorite is Cinnamon.
Anyway, learn from my mistake-save money, drink more (coffee from home).
Sorry Starbucks-although I do still love your Caramel Frap Lites!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
The Return of the Toolbox
Tis the Season, apparently, for toolboxes and douche bags to make a comeback, full force!
Wait.
Not a comeback, they just keep COMING BACK!
I'm thinking that I should send the link to this blog and our sister blog "is your glass half full?"-so they can see that not only do I make fun of you, but I also deleted you out of my phone. Better yet, maybe I should send the TB/DB a copy via email or sign them up as our #1 FAN! Either way, someone needs to get the MEMO.
There I was enjoying my drive home from work on a random Tuesday, when the infamous "text alert" rang over my Rilo Kiley CD. Hmmm...I wonder who it could be...I don't recognize the number (because I had deleted a week ago), then the message.
Oh Heaven help me!
It was him. His text was dripping with sexual innuendo as they always do-because being a gentleman is extremely difficult for him, I'm assuming.
I quip back with a very basic, not inviting you in reply.
Oh, good another one-still covered in the same innuendo. YUCK!
Time to stop it-so I make fun of him, or what I call it: "Just bringing people back down to earth." It's more of a service than an insult when you think about it.
Somewhat of a long-short story, even shorter...I have not heard from said Toolbox...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
Can't wait for another month to go by to receive yet another unwanted message.
Too bad there isn’t a toll free number you can call to get your number on a "Don't Call" list for your exes. Kind of like the Government does with Telemarketers.
**Friendly reminder, to call to get your cell on the “Don’t Call” List…888-382-1222***
Unless of course you need someone to talk to, then the Telemarketers are REALLY good listeners :)
Wait.
Not a comeback, they just keep COMING BACK!
I'm thinking that I should send the link to this blog and our sister blog "is your glass half full?"-so they can see that not only do I make fun of you, but I also deleted you out of my phone. Better yet, maybe I should send the TB/DB a copy via email or sign them up as our #1 FAN! Either way, someone needs to get the MEMO.
There I was enjoying my drive home from work on a random Tuesday, when the infamous "text alert" rang over my Rilo Kiley CD. Hmmm...I wonder who it could be...I don't recognize the number (because I had deleted a week ago), then the message.
Oh Heaven help me!
It was him. His text was dripping with sexual innuendo as they always do-because being a gentleman is extremely difficult for him, I'm assuming.
I quip back with a very basic, not inviting you in reply.
Oh, good another one-still covered in the same innuendo. YUCK!
Time to stop it-so I make fun of him, or what I call it: "Just bringing people back down to earth." It's more of a service than an insult when you think about it.
Somewhat of a long-short story, even shorter...I have not heard from said Toolbox...MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.
Can't wait for another month to go by to receive yet another unwanted message.
Too bad there isn’t a toll free number you can call to get your number on a "Don't Call" list for your exes. Kind of like the Government does with Telemarketers.
**Friendly reminder, to call to get your cell on the “Don’t Call” List…888-382-1222***
Unless of course you need someone to talk to, then the Telemarketers are REALLY good listeners :)
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