7 posts tagged “starbucks”

Today is the half-way mark in my quest to go one month without eating out. I had a clean week, but it is difficult. I think about eating out every day. Starbucks is probably been the hardest to give up. Pei Wei would be a distant second. I guess I see Starbucks as a treat. Not something I do every day, but I've probably thought about it every day. For instance, I have a "lab" appointment with my doctor this week. When I saw it on my calendar, I automatically thought of it as a time that I could stop at Starbucks after. Then I remembered.

Obviously I've not been as successful posting every day here. I think about it. I even have a list of potential topics. I sit at my Mac every night. I just don't write.

I love my iPhone. But after last months text charges, I signed up for the $5 for 200 minutes deal. Cause apparently 300+ individually paid texts equals $68. I am such a ding-dong sometimes.

Mom got great news this week. She went to the oncologist for her three month checkup. She's coming up on the "gap" pat of her prescription insurance already. That meant $900+ for 90 days. So I suggested she ask Dr. K if he knows if that drug maker (or other program) helps cover the costs. Instead he got up, brought her 90 days of pills and told her to come back when she ran out. He told her not to "sweat" it, that he'd keep her in meds. He is such a good guy. If I ever get cancer, he is so my guy. Oh, and all is well on the breast cancer front!

I'm going to Africa. In 121 days!

Sunday morning usually means a trip to Starbucks. I'm kind of lost deciding what to do instead (oh, and there are lots of options around this house, let me tell you). I've had a small breakfast of fruit, a granola bar and oj, but something is definitely missing.

And this afternoon I'm going to see "Milk" with The Movie Club, and, you know, what's a movie without snacks? I am going to smuggle in a diet pepsi.

It's funny how once you can't have something, it's all you can think about!

Earlier in the month, I mentioned watching Suze Orman on the "Live Your Best Life Now" week on Oprah. At the time, she issued a 3 Step Challenge:

• For just one day, do not spend any money on anything.
• For just one week, do not use a credit card.
• For just one month, do not eat out at a restaurant.

The first two are very easy for me. Something I do all the time. The third would be the real challenge. One I've decided to take on for the month of February. No eating out at a restaurant. I'm including Starbucks, trips to the "little store" (at work) or a convenience store. No buying or eating of any food item that did not come from a grocery store.

The only gimme I will allow is if someone wants to take me out for lunch/dinner/coffee.

This will be especially hard for mom and I on the weekends. We talked about it yesterday and figured we'd spent about $60 on meals Saturday and Sunday (eating together). And, we're both lazy cooks. This will definitely be a challenge!

I love to read. Love it. Always have. The problem was I spent hundreds of dollars on books every year. So when I started the budget last year, books were one of the first things to go.

In turn, I've become a HUGE fan of the library. You should be too. All those books. On any topic you can imagine. All free! What more could you want out of life?

I just finished a book last night that I quite enjoyed. Just really pleasant fiction:

I have put the sequel on hold (love that feature!).

But earlier this year, I saw there were three books coming out that I really wanted to buy. To own. To support the author.

The first was a Voxer of our very own: R.G. Ryan. I received an autographed copy, but they are offering a terrific Christmas sale right now. Check him out.

The next came from the mom on one of my favorite shows: Jon & Kate Plus 8. Wow, there are a lot of J&K haters out there, all claiming to worry about the children. They really b*tch more about how much money they make now. Hell, why shouldn't they cash in while they can? (Although I do feel the "product placement" has been a little heavy of late.)

The last of the three books came out Tuesday. It's a compilation plus more from one of my favorite websites, The Daily Coyote (yes, I subscribe to the daily photo!). I think Shreve has a great writing style and while many bemoan her taking in a wild animal, I truly believe she and Charlie were meant to find each other.
I picked it up tonight since I was near a bookstore. While I was there, I just had to pick up today's latest release:
So, I bought four books this year. Sue me.

What's your favorite thing to drink when it's cold outside?

Right now that would be a Grande Eggnog Latte from Starbucks. Yum.

Did you know you don't have to buy anything to receive the Starbucks "Song of the Day"? Nope. Just saunter in and ask.

Gigi and I drove by this morning and the barista gave me three cards for a Gloria Estefan song. Here are the two extra codes:

MFMXNM7KTJ3A

6LFPYKNAHW7P

Quick! They only work once ~ first come, first served.

Aren't you glad you read my blog today?

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