Truth be told, the place was so crowded when I first got here that I couldn't even find a place to sit down so I was forced to walk around the store a little bit and look at all the things I'd like to buy if I had the money - which I don't! But it all looks so Christmasy and holiday-like and even though I'd really like to give the holidays a pass this year, in my heart of hearts I am not a Grinch or a Scrooge and I really do love the Christmas season.
Trust me, if I had the financial wherewithal there are a lot of things I'd like to get just in this store alone - a book for Jamie called "Maximum Rock & Roll" which is the official biography of her beloved AC/DC, a book called "Quotationary" that would be perfect for myself and my love of quotes, a Maxine desk calendar for several people that I know, and all sorts of other goodies that I can only gaze longingly at and think "if only". Heck, I've been eyeballing the poster for a Peppermint Mocha Trio coffee that they're selling right in this coffee shop that looks divine but $4.15 & tax for a cup of coffee, no matter how good it looks, seems rather extreme to me at the moment.

Oh good, just got a call from Amanda, they're ready to go. Saved by the bell! Barely!
Man that coffee looks good! What I wouldn't give to sit in the peace of an internet cafe for awhile... I surf amongst wiping snotty noses and changing poopy diapers....
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I'm not sure why it's a sin as far as MizCyn is concerned regarding using wi-fi, but I won't tell her. Promise.
ReplyDeleteWorking on a laptop in public is pretentious? I'm in trouble I guess, because I start a lot of days at my local bagel shop on their free wi-fi before heading into the office.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best things about blogging out in public is that if you're a people-watcher you have so much material to work with! :0)
Lee - I don't think it's pretentious at all and I really enjoy being able to sit somewhere different and use my laptop but the friend mentioned in this post and I have a running joke about it; hence the title of this post! Just bear in mind, she's in California so that should explain a lot!
ReplyDeleteSeattle's Best!! I love Seattle's Best!
ReplyDeleteI'll definitely keep your seekrit. Besides, whenever I see people staring intently into their laptop screens like that, I'm convinced that they are blogging and not doing any real work.
Yes 4.00 is a lot for a cup of coffee!! Looks delicious though!! I would love nothing more than to be at an internet cafe right now blogging away!! Hope you had a great day.
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ReplyDeleteI sadly don't have a laptop. We JUST got our first Starbucks a few months ago, haven't stepped foot in it. Shows you how worldly I am, huh?
ReplyDeleteI'm more of a $1.50 or so for a cup of coffee typ of guy. The other stuff tastes really good but wow can it add up.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you. I love to see the painting on top of your blog. Nice ! All the best for your future undertaking.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea when you don't want to shop but have to go to the mall!
ReplyDeleteSuper technology. Far too advanced for me!
ReplyDeleteI had Hubby buy me a laptop JUST so I could sit at my local coffeehouse and pretend to be "cool." I guess I'd better go sit and have a cup of coffee one of these days. :~)
ReplyDeleteIf that's how you get your kicks then stick with it, certainly seems like a whole lot more attractive that trolling around the mall but then you know I've always been allergic to shopping.
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I would love to do that! Unfortunately - out here, if I say WiFi, people ask "That the name of your dog?"
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I CAN NOT be trusted in a Borders or other book store. NOPE - my addictions/obsessions are way too strong.