A Tiny Triumph

I finally am doing it! I’m well on my way to giving up my 5 day a week Starbucks habit!

Since I’ve tried this before, and then fell back into the hands of the green mermaid, I put a twist to it.

Each month I’ve been spending between $80-$100 on Starbucks. If I can afford to throw that money at Starbucks, then I can afford to give that money to a charity.

So that’s what I’m doing. After 30 days, I am going to donate the money I would have spent at Starbucks to a charity. This has been the kick in the pants I needed because now, if I go to Starbucks, I feel like I’m cheating a charity out of money!

So far I’ve done well. It’s week three and I’ve only had Starbucks twice. (I'm allowing myself a once a week cheat day.)

Any idea on charities? I want to do donate to a charity that has to do with children. There are so many. I’m not sure what I’ll choose!

Side Note: This is a blog about Starbucks that I found interesting.

Starbucks Update

I haven’t done so hot with the Starbucks hiatus. What can I say? It’s my vice! I like studying there. I did make a small change. I’ve been ordering talls instead of grandes. Once step at a time! Maybe once I turn my empty guest room into an office I’ll study more at home, but until then…
I’ll take a tall soy caramel macchiato, please and thank you!

Starbucks:Taking Over The World and My Wallet

I’m cutting out Starbucks in a significant way. I spent $100 last month on Starbucks. How ridiculous is that!? I’m almost too embarrassed to admit that, but we all have our vices. I go there to study, and before I know it I’ve been there five days a week. The plan is Starbucks once a week. I’ll report back in a month! …Hopefully my study habits won’t falter! ;)

P.S. I’ve done this before, but I always get back into the Starbucks rut. Why is that? I would really like to break the habit for good this time. It should be a once in a while treat, not a daily habit. Although, I am sure Starbucks would disagree. Damn that Starbucks Gold Card shining brightly in my wallet!