starbucks

I love coffee. I can't drink a lot of it because of the caffeine, but mmmmmmm I wish I could. I like to make it at home, and get it out. Obviously it is cheaper making it at home, and my Keurig makes it super easy to do.

But there is something about that logo and hot sleeve on a starbucks cup. I don't know what it is. I travel for work, and when I show up with that cup in my hand, I feel more powerful. I have no idea why. I think it is just the hard hitting world of consumerism that we live in. I always think I am above it, but I am not. To show the world that I can afford this coffee (which is more expensive for me to make soy), and enjoy it like everyone else gives me worth.

I call BS on myself.

Saying all of that out loud makes me sound ridiculous. I am a strong, powerful, and frugal gal who is above all the marketing and media. I am. I don't need no stinkin starbucks cup! That stands for more of what I DON'T want to be than what I do want to be. So lately I have been embracing another power symbol; the reusable mug!

That's right everyone, I am a mom, with a super corny travel mug of my husband and my baby. I am drinking homemade tea/coffee because I am smarter than paying for a 5$ cup of coffee, so I am making it at home for 16 cents! And I am earth conscious at the same time.

Bam!

That's what I think about that.