What not to do when at a Starbucks Drive Thru.

Today i had some of the most annoying customers while working at Starbucks...

First of all, i think most people don't realize, WE CAN SEE YOU & HEAR EVERYTHING YOU SAD! Even if your window is UP!  Pick your nose, make fun of us, cussing, talking on the phone instead of ordering... yup! We see & hear it all. 

1. I'm not your "sweetie", "hun" or "darling"! It is annoying when people call me these things, especially all three, during their visit. Half the people who say these things, are younger then me anyway. It's just not an appropriate way to address someone.

2. If your late, and you decide to go in the drive-thru, (versus coming inside or getting coffee as all), IT'S YOUR CHOICE! It's not like i know you are late for your meeting or getting to work, and purposefully TRYING to be slow! Making a latte is an art. It takes time. Love. and WORK. The milk doesn't steam itself, and there are probably drinks ahead of you. So while i understand everyone wants to get in and out, decide if you REALLY have time or not to get your latte.  

2B. Every time you come in the Drive-Thru, i will repeat, "HI!, Welcome to the Starbucks Drive-Thru at Lake Forest, Would you like to try a Peppermint Mocha Twist today?". If you don't want to hear it, come inside. If you can't stand it, go to McDonald's, they don't care about you! Are you really in the much of a hurry the 5 seconds it takes for me to say that a piece of you dies? When you roll your eyes, cut me off, interrupt, mock me with your hand motions of a squawking bird, it's just plain degrading. And when i repeat your order, for accuracy and you drive off before i give you your total, it's just annoying. Especially when you get to the window and decide you want a lemon loaf as well or your drink isn't right now. 

3. FINISH YOUR CONVERSATION BEFORE YOU ENTER THE DRIVE THRU! True story - Lady drive into drive thru lane. No one ahead of her. While she pulls up, i see her dial and call a friend. Seriously? As i ask her what she would like, she rudely says i need to wait, she doesn't know. She continues her conversation for (timed!) 5 min. People pulling up behind her. She then can not decide what she wants and proceeds to yell over the our headsets. Really? What planet are you from???!

4. No, it's not funny when you order a BigMac. It's as old as the worst pick up line. 

5. When you bring your drink back and say you don't like it, "just because it doesn't taste right" after it is 3/4 gone? Who are you kidding? If it's wrong, that's fine. But why drink it all and then bring it back? And how can i fix it when it "just doesn't taste right?" Cut me some slack... I'm not a mind reader. 

While all my friends are pretty cool,  and no one has done these things, I'm sure, i just thought i would share.... maybe someone will get a good laugh! 

Christmas is coming!

The Holidays are probably my favorite time of the year! And they seem to last for a good 1/4 of the year too! Around August i start thinking about FALL! I love Fall. Because Thanksgiving is in the Fall and Fall bring Winter, and thus CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS!

August passes and the warm month of September hits. I usually start talking to my friend Laura about Thanksgiving. This year Laura and i started conversing about having our own Couples Thanksgiving Day Feast for our men in August i believe. Since we both usually go traipse around the countryside visiting different families that day, we wanted to share with our guys what our growing up experiences were! October comes, and since we don't really celebrate Halloween, the "Harvest" decorations come out in full force usually September 29th or 30th for me. 

And then it is the beginning of November. When Starbucks rings in the Holiday Season with our Holiday Trio (Which there are actually four of this year, so Eggnog gets a back seat because Holiday Quad just doesn't sound good!) Ahhh yes. Red Cup days! Peppermint White Mochas! The crisp air and beautiful blue sky. It's all so grand, really! 

.... So anyway, back to Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving comes. We start thinking about baking, and roasting, and cooking. Then of course eating, family and friends! Since we've been dating, Brock and i usually go to his Nani & Grandfathers house first. We eat and hangout. His parents are usually there. This year, Venessa and Aaron will hopefully be coming out as well. Then we head to my parents house for dinner too! Many people think I'm crazy for eating two meals on Thanksgiving day. But they are both very different. Since its with Brock's Mom's side of the family, all the food always has a Mexican twist. Then back at my parents its all traditional. So, you see, it works out very nice! 

Then, of course, over the next few days the lights go up, and Christmas items emerge from the closets and attic! This past Christmas, it being our first one married and all,  i didn't have many decorations. But i love Christmas things so much! So, as Brock and i were riding the aisles of Target on our cart looking for kid presents (and Star Wars action figures for Brock), he spotted this great PlayMobil Nativity set. I fell in love!  Don't laugh. It was the right price, and it wont break! I can't wait to get it out again this year!

Christmas will be exiting too! We spend Christmas Eve with Brock's parents and family at Nani and Grandfather's. Eating great Mexican foods and doing a present exchange that is always fun! 

Christmas Day we usually spend with my parents having breakfast, opening presents, and then having a great meal with friends and some family. 

I am so excited for the Holidays to come! 

Starting All Over

It's been a while since i posted last! 

I had my first actual shift at Starbucks on Monday. I haven't closed in a long time! So getting back into the swing of SBux & closing was... interesting! I'm really loving the store. It's fun to be at a drive-thru that isn't as harsh as Avery. I even ENJOY it! Haha... Anyway, i worked there that past couple nights and it went well. The time change is really the hardest thing for me to get used to. Staying up until 12am is 3 hours (give or take!) past my bed time. But, strangely enough, it has been easier to get up in the morning. 

Other news, we are packing up and have decided to move in with my parents pronto. Since our apartment hasn't been leased by anyone yet, they management said we have a better chance if we vacate. So we are leaving our apt. and moving in with my parents. We are hoping our place gets snatched up quick like so we don't have to pay too much more on it!!!

Other than that, life is settelling in to a new normal and i am enjoying the fall weather that has crept out once or twice lately!! 

I am very excited about the fall happenings that are soon to arrive! =)

I got my butt kicked...

And i was just laying there on the table!!!

Yes, i had a massage this afternoon. It had been a long time coming. I got a gift certificate from my lovely friends the O'Reilly Family a couple years back for my birthday. I guess i just got so busy and kept putting it off. But finally i decided i needed to go! I've had a stressful couple of weeks and thought it would be nice to treat myself (and i didn't even have to pay a cent!). So, i made an appointment for today.

Let me tell you, this lady knows how to get a knot out! WHOOOEEEE! First, i went into my room and got under the  covers. That part is always a little intimidating. The bed was nice and warm and i almost fell asleep before she came back! The music was very soothing and the candles smelled amazing. Anyway, great massage. But it was weird that some lady i didn't know was rubbing my butt... on the other hand, maybe its better that way!!! I've also never had my armpits rubbed or massaged. STRANGE experience, let me tell you! She worked me really hard!! And every time she would push hard on a certain spot in my back, my stomach would gurgle! It was so weird... and i was so embarrased!!! HAHA... i felf like i was working out for hours after that and my muscles were a little sore!

All in all, it was extremely relaxing. Especially after getting up at 3am this morning to go to work at Starbucks---which by the way was really great. I slipped back in with no problem! Making drinks, Order taking at the drive-thru, etc etc... but the best part, i didn't have to tell everyone (or anyone!) what to do. I'm really digging this!!! So while my management career at Starbucks was great (in & of itself- the job description!) and i learned a lot and it gave me GREAT work experience, I'm really excited to get back to the simple life at the SBUX... 

Ahhh Weekends.... i love relaxing and I'm loving this weather!!! =) Saturday is only half over, and I'm already looking forward to next week!!!

Starbucks! Here i come!!

I am going back to Starbucks! I am excited & not at the same time =)I'm just going to be working a couple nights a week & Saturday mornings as a barista (not management). I'm excited to go back and meet new partners and new customers.  But there are a lot of perks, working for Starbucks, like...

-Free Drinks When i work!

-Free pound of coffee each week

-Discount when i visit Starbucks

I'll be at the Lake Forest Drive Thru (On Lake Forest & Demension). So come by and visit me!