Looking back, I realized how much I love the excitement that setting up an in-store performance brings. I can still remember the first time I saw my Giant Red Cup standing tall and proud at the entrance of Starbucks 6750. Lastly, this is only the time of the year when I would allow myself to indulge in the yummiest Christmas drinks and treats at least every other day! Oh how I miss doing all those things..
However, life dictates us to move on and so I did. This year, I'm back as a loyal customer who, just like the rest of the world, made sure that I drop by my favorite coffee shop on the day that they introduced their holiday drinks namely: Toffee Nut Latte, Praline Mocha and a newcomer by the name of Dark Cherry Mocha. I surveyed the pastry case and drooled at the sight of almost a dozen new food items (the White Chocolate Sans Rival and Spinach Pie looks yummy!).
It was early in the morning and I was surprise to see a line forming inside the store by the counter. Guess I'm not the only fan here. I didn't mind the wait though as I was busy looking at the new merchandises from the sparkling red tumbler to the cute reindeer stuffed toy which I think little Julia will love.
I'll get a short non-fat toffee nut latte please..She repeated my order, told me the total amount and presented me with the card that marks the start of my caffeine overdose for at least a month.
Planner Addiction
Five years ago, I was studying for an exam in my favorite Starbucks Coffee branch in Ashcreek when a friendly barista named Jen approached me and told me to come back the following day. Instinctively, I asked why. Just like how a friend would share a secret, she told me in a very quiet voice that they will be launching a really nice planner with tons of surprises inside. I love surprises and so I took her advice and went back the following day.
Let's just say, I was wrong and that was the start of my Starbucks Planner addiction. Every year for four years, I proudly carry with me the planner that holds my daily schedule and scribbles on random thoughts.
It's that time of the year again, I notice that the 2009 planner sports a different look. It's simple and handy, it also comes in three different colors! I like the red planner the most because it looks very classy and stylish at the same time.
Looks like it will, once again, be a caffeinated Christmas after all!
yey hi achie! i posted din over at http://www.absolutecousins.com/2008/11/04/limited-edition-starbucks-coffee-2009-planner-launch/ :D yey! ang sarap ng dark cherry mocha! :D
ReplyDeletehi shoti!!
ReplyDeletetalaga? i havent tried that yet :) fave ko ung toffee nut eh :)
That's a sneaky way to get people addicted to caffeine. Starbucks is evil :-(
ReplyDeleteI love the Dark Cherry Mocha! and Toffee Nut, yey!
ReplyDeleteButi na lang they only require 16 stickers this year. =)
boo they removed the peppermint (toothpaste) mocha! it was my favorite.
ReplyDeletehey there! i got my red one yesterday. pictures found here:
ReplyDeletehttp://maver.wifespeaks.com/2008/11/seeing-red.html
hope you get yours soon!
i agree with joyfulchicken...
ReplyDeletedid you tell 'em you didn't get a complimentary sticker? sayang, one sticker din yon!
hi venice! yup i realized i dont have the complimentary sticker last thursday, good thing they made up for it :) i was given a new card with the free sticker. at least combining two cards is allowed! :)
ReplyDeletedark cherry mocha! yum yum! :)
ReplyDeletegoodluck! i hope you get it again this year! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe planner looks good to me... A lot of people are yakking about the design that they forget to look on the brighter side -- less coffee to consume, you can combine cards, it comes with a pen and a cutesy bookmark, plus, it comes in red, which, as you said is quite classy. I'll definitely grab 2 or 3 of these... Hmmm, time for my caffeine fix!
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