However, like all great romances they eventually fizzle out. My turning point happened the day I "accidentally" did the math and figured out how much I've actually spent on coffee over the past four years...it wasn't pretty. I figured out it was the equivalent of a kick-ass international vacation!
Yes, I know I've used this one before but it just seemed appropriate
...the shock has yet to wear off. So, I'm giving up one of my social outlets - and my biggest money hole. Ah yes, Starfucks - it's where I met my roommate, started my business and began my blogging career. It was time for me to accept it's not where I need to be anymore. Money aside, I'm also starting to get that permanent bitter taste in my mouth where I smell like coffee even if I wasn't drinking any (eewwwwww).
Our relationship is just not what it used to be - I've changed. No baby, it's not you - it's me. There are plenty of other fish in the sea...no, I'm not seeing tea on the side. No, juice is not involved. I just....need to leave to become a better me. I'll always love you but not in the same way...don't cry...come on...damn you coffee!! (cue me tossing thermos across the bus then hopping off and yelling at the bus driving away). I'm sure in reality, the breakup will be MUCH worse (it always is).
I find it funny - I'm the cheapest most frugal person I know and yet I let such a glaring expense cruise through my grasp. Yes, I could make coffee at home but it's not just about the money anymore. I'm trying to get into (gulp!) "clean living" and ditching coffee for a time should help(?) with that. I gave myself six months to try this out - for day one I lasted.....7 hours. Luckily, that was a test run (yeah...that's it) and I have a week or so to go until my gift card money runs out. Is it wrong that this is going to be the last post I'm plan to write in a Starfucks? I guess it's appropriate...now I just have to quote Homer Simpson - "So long stink-town!"
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