There is a consistent craze sweeping our nation, and along with it people gaining self-satisfaction for holding this green mermaid stamped cup. Yes, Starbucks... famous for their over priced coffees but creative spins on classic seasonal drinks. The have their infamous frappacinos and toasty hot cafe mocha's available all year round, which brings me to my topic of discussion: "Those who choose not to take their drink when it's called out because they are too embarrassed about what they ordered!" I've seen this on a number of occasions and those who practice this method of receiving coffee do one of three things: pretend to be on a phone call, look around pretending not to hear anything or what usually happens is they wait till the Starbucks (or even any coffee shop that calls out orders) is as close to empty as possible. Then, when they finally go up to the counter, they look at the other customers with a facial expression that screams "Oops, guess I didn't hear them". Meanwhile in their mind they are self-concious, worrying about strangers judging them based on what they drink. But of course by the time they actually have the confidence to move forward to take their now cold and whipped-creamless drink, the customers have probably already arrived at their destination. Now don't get me wrong, when I order a frappacino during the dead of winter I get some looks and feel like a weirdo. But when they pour that coffee goodness into my cup and froth that whipped-cream on like an artist... well, it's pure perfection. And by no means am I going to stand around and wait an hour for a couple of people to leave so that way I can get my drink that I paid a pricey price for. I will march up there through the crowd and take my coffee with pride because I could care about what people think!
When the winter season offers snow and bitter cold weather, they have something warm and delightful to offer to us. The least we can do is take it from them...
