My Ode to Starbucks
Oh Starbucks, we’ve had such a tumultuous relationship.
I haven’t given you the respect you deserve.
I used to avoid you because of the appeal of locally owned, organic alternatives.
I used to scorn you.
But things will be different now, I promise.
Never again will I look down upon you.
When I was lost in a country whose language I could not speak, and who’s endless tea I could not stomach, you were the only one there for me.
The smell of your coffee, perfume.
The taste, the taste.
Sweet ambrosia, nectar of my life.
The mornings we spent together were magical.
Toffee nut latte.
Dark cherry mocha.
Coffee.
I don’t care if no native on this continent has been “eagerly awaiting” your holiday flavors as you so hopefully proclaim.
I have.
Oh, Starbucks, I will never forget the kindness you have shown me on my journey.
I love you, Starbucks, and I don’t care who knows it.
November 29, 2009 at 10:37 am
Ah, wonderful coffee! You will need to try the holiday/Christmas blend when you return — it is delicious. When you can, check out your email account on mongolianyak, because earlier in the fall I wrote to you of Grandma Phyllis and her desire to go to China. I see many parallels in the two of you! Have a great trip and see you soon. Love, Aunt Cecelia and Uncle Nick
December 4, 2009 at 7:02 pm
My internet is very limited but I wanted to take a quick second to tell you that I did receive your email about Phyllis and greatly appreciated it! I just haven’t had a chance to respond until just now, and in five minutes I’m off to the airport again – it’s a crazy week! Thank you so much for taking the time to write that for me, I haven’t heard much about her before so it’s very interesting to hear it!
November 29, 2009 at 5:21 pm
HA! Erin will enjoy this blog, I’m laughing hysterically ;-D ! You poor soul, you go on a far off adventure and come back with on ‘Ode to Starbucks’, your family is planning your homecoming zealously!
Please take lots of pictures of your vacation, you are going places I may never go and I would love to visit vicariously! You have done well, and will continue to do so, live life to its fullest and have a grand final adventure!
Love from your fan club!!