It's Friday, so I decided to treat myself to a tall pumpkin spice latte at my favorite downtown Starbucks. It wasn't my favorite before, but after today, it most definitely is!
The baristas there are nicer than the other downtown locations, and the one on Alakea is closest to my office. I don't frequent this spot EVERY day, but I go in there once or twice a week. Some of them are starting to look familiar, especially the friendlier ones.
So, I go in this morning after my daily run to the post office, earbuds in and my white shades resting atop my head. It's casual Friday at work, so I'm in a dark blue pair of jeans and a long sleeve, light gray fitted top. A purple and beige scarf around my neck, silver hoops and necklace finish the outfit. I'm next in line when I notice the cute barista wave at me to let me know he's available to take my order. I walk over, pull out my earbuds and ask him, "can I get a tall pumpkin spice latte?" He's all smiles as he's punching it in and then I hear him mumble something with "cute" at the end. I say "I'm sorry?" and he repeats what he said ... "you are so friggin cute!" How flattering is that?? I smile and thank him for the compliment. And, he goes on. He mentions that the drink I ordered, while it sounds like a holiday beverage, it isn't. But, he proceeds to give me this holiday beverage card. Buy any 5 holiday drinks to fill in 5 stickers and get a 6th drink of my choice for free.
Score! Not just the card for holiday drinks that I'm gonna buy in the future, but he puts on 2 stickers. Talk about incentive for going back to get more yummy drinks AND get the hook up from cute barista guy.
It sure was a nice little day brightener, and I love little pick-me ups like that. But, I've actually had someone else on my mind all day. Can't wait for tonight since he'll be taking me out to dinner. Yay!!
Have a fun-filled, happy Friday, my readers!!
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