Day 7: I wouldn't function without you

There are two things for which I'm super thankful for each day.

The first one is sleep.

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Looking at that picture makes me want to go back to my bed right now!

Lately sleep has been difficult for me, or at least, falling asleep at a normal time has been.

It's super odd cause I used to be a grandma when it came to going to bed (just ask my roommates)!

However, whether I fall asleep early or not, I'm still thankful for the hours I get and that I can wake up refreshed and ready to go the next day.

The second thing I'm thankful for today is coffee.

When sleep evades me and I wake up foggy, I know I can count on this steamy cup of goodness to help me wake up!

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We won't talk about my addiction to caffeine or the headaches I get when I don't have some.

Just let me enjoy my coffee ok?

What are you thankful for today??

We have just 16 days until Thanksgiving!

Recycling and Drinks

Hannah, Kacey, and I decided when we moved in together, that we were gonna save all our recyclable things and turn them in when there was a lot to get money and use it for utilities or a fun roommate dinner.  It kinda has become a joke around the house, since the last time I tried to do this at my old house, it didn't work out so well.   Today since we didn't have school we decided that we would take everything we had so far into the nearest center.  I'm not gonna lie, it was disgusting.  We sorted all the cans and plastic and glass into separate bags, but some of them had been sitting since we moved in almost three months ago.  Oh the smell.  There's just one word that comes to mind, nasty.  Poor Kacey and I were gagging at times it was so horrible.  Anyways, we managed to get everything sorted and in my car, which looked like this...

We got a whopping $10.90 for everything, but the guy was nice so he gave us $11.  That'll probably cover our gas bill, which is nice!

The rest of mine and Kacey's day was spent shopping (Hannah had to go to work *insert sad face here*).  I told my mom a little bit ago that I really get buyer's remorse now when I spend money on myself.  It's kind of annoying haha.  To end our lovely outing, Kacey bought me Starbucks! I had my first seasonal drink in my RED cup!  Yay!

Remember how I said we just got rid of all our recycling? Thanks to Hannah's work, 360 Combat Club, we're gonna have plenty more in the next couple weeks or so....

 

Yes, our whole entire bottom of our fridge is filled with soda.  They had a party and donated the leftovers to us, since we're poor college students.  Works for me!

Coffee Addict's Dream

 

'Nough said....

Semi Good Start

Have you ever had one of those moments where you're clearly arguing with yourself in your head?  I had one of those moments this morning.  Here's how it went..

Good side: "You need to get up and get ready for school."
Bad side: "I really don't feel like going to my first class today.  It's way too early."
Good side: "Yeah it is, but you can't miss class."
Bad side:  "You always go to class, you can miss one."
Good side: "Nope, I'm getting up I'm going to school."
Bad side: "Ugh you suck."

Literally I was just laying there trying to talk myself out of going to school.  So I drag my sorry butt out of bed and got to school right on time.  I sat down at my desk and about two minutes later the Journalism Department's secretary sticks her head in the door and told us that our professor was sick and wouldn't make it to class.

What!?!  I literally jumped up, grabbed my bag, and headed for my car.  I had about two and a half hours before I had to be back in class and I wasn't going to spend it sitting around campus, I was going home where I could make breakfast and get free coffee.

So that's where I am right now.  Sitting on my bed watching the Today show, reading blogs, and drinking some good coffee.  This is kinda making me not want to go to my next class!  Just kidding, I'm going.

Alright, I hope you guys are having a good Monday and have a great week.

Next In Line

In a world where everything is running faster and its population becoming increasingly busier, nothing else seems to throw a wrench in the wheel of rushing around better than a long line.

A long line of cars at the drive-thru window.  A long line at the post office or DMV.  A long line at the grocery or retail store.  No matter where the line is forming the level of patience among those who are waiting in it inevitably drops a few degrees and sometimes tempers are bound to flare.

There is a line that I personally don't mind waiting in though.  You walk into this building full of tables and over sized arm chairs and it hits you.  The aroma.  The smell of rich, bold amazing-ness hits your nose and you know by the time you set foot out of the building you'll have tasted the flavors and savored every last drop of liquid goodness.  Can you guess what and where I'm talking about?  Starbucks ladies and gentlemen...I'm talking about Starbucks.

The line for coffee, tea, and pastries is almost out the door at our Starbucks on campus during my break from 10-11 a.m.  We college students need our caffeine.  The staff and faculty do as well.  I've observed several of them who don't even need to order, the baristas already know exactly what they want.

I'm not a big fan of lines at all but for some reason the line at Starbucks just doesn't seem too bad when I come out at the end with my steaming cup of coffee that arms me with the energy to tackle my next class and whatever else the day might bring.