I Went to Starbucks

You know, I was going to treat this like my dirty little secret and keep it to myself. But I realized, I am not ashamed of my actions. For over three weeks, I've had tea and coffee and tea and coffee and tea and coffee. The Scots love their tea and coffee and the breaks that revolve around the consumption of these drinks. They are break times.

So on Saturday, I was visiting St. Andrews for a lovely pedicure (I've been craving one since I got here!) and a wee wander about. There are probably 8-12 coffee houses/bakeries within the 4 blocks I was exploring. But when I saw that familiar sign, all I really wanted was a Chai Tea Latte (a Grande Skim Chai to be exact). I sidestepped a landmine before I ordered by reading the menu carefully - you are charged MORE MONEY if you eat/drink in the store. So I wisely chose to "carry out" my Chai Tea (for lack of a better term).

It was too hot (all hot beverages here are scalding hot to me - I admire those who can immediately down their cups), had an overly strong Chai flavor (especially towards the end), cost an amount that I am ashamed to say I spent, and caused problems when I brought it in my car as I have no cup holders. And it was the most perfect Grande Skim Chai I have ever had. *contented sigh*

So it may not be a weekly treat (did I mention that I don't want to tell you how much I spent?) but it really hit the spot.