I feel like a mumbling idiot at Starbucks Coffee...literally. I am sorry Starbucks, I am not a regular at your stores, nor do I know exactly what I want the moment I walk in. Call me slow, but I need to go through the huge menu you have, figure out if I want a latte, a cappuccino, an espresso, a frappuccino, chai latte or a Tall, Grande or Venti size (wait a second, isn't that Italian? Of course I am smart enough to figure out which is which from the price tag but I need a moment). Please tell the person taking my order not to look at me like I descended from some alien spaceship that doesn't speak their language (whaaaat...you don't have a favorite?). I also think your drinks are overpriced although there is a distinct coolness to walking out with a starbucks or just lounging around in the store arising from the aforesaid pricey-ness.
Thank you but I am good with my humble instant Nescafe coffee.
If any of you don't believe me, there is a whole page dedicated to this at http://www.wikihow.com/Order-at-Starbucks. Really??
P.S: Pliss to = Cheesy way of saying "Please"
Ever wondered what is the perfect distance for you to hold open a door for someone? Its a no-brainer if someone is right behind you - you obviously don't want to smash their noses. Now imagine someone is a bit far off, perhaps enjoying a chat with their friend on their way out from work and you hold open the door as a courtesy and they suddenly realize they need to rush towards the door, with their 3 different bags in tow, friend be damned. By the time they reach you, they are huffing and puffing and muttering thanks to you. Or NOT. And here you stand wondering puhleez...why cant that lady walk faster...I am not the doorman!! It happens to me practically everyday at work and some people are smart enough to say..."Go on" but most of the time, the door holder aka me and the "holdee" are grinning sheepishly at each other. I dont want people to think I am rude...Anybody else have this situation?
So here I am...Bugs...a blogosphere novice, if you will. I thought its only fair that the first post should be about why I wanted to have a blog!
- My blog is mostly just an excuse to ramble...as my hubby NRK (btw he calls me Bugs and its my most favorite name in the world) says I am a natural tweeter. Just to clarify things, I dont have a Twitter account so I mostly pain him.
- I always had this secret fascination with writing and I want to explore if anyone would be willing to read what I write!
- I want to get back in touch with my friends and family...not orkut/facebook type but i-know-whats-going-on-in-bugs'-life-and-mind get back in touch
- I have recently started reading a lot of blogs and it is helpful and inspiring to know there are so many people out there who have similar situations, wants, needs, struggles and aspirations. A random thought from someone can make your day sometimes.
- I want to chronicle all my insignificant & significant life events and thoughts because one day these will be cherished memories. Why not a journal, you ask? Trust me, I tried...hubby gave a beautiful leather bound journal for my 31st birthday (there, you know my age now) but my finger just wouldn't make legible letters on it anymore and what's with not allowing backspaces I say?
- I think the blog will force me to think and focus on things I am dabbling in...cooking & meditation. Before you get too excited and start scouring my blog for tips & advice, I have justttt started.
Uh oh...Too many I's there..that can't be good.