hello old friend.

I love coffee.

Growing up I never understood why my parents, mom in particular, drank so much coffee. Then I went to college.

Walking across the campus at 8 in the morn, eating my apple, drinking coffee in my spooky thermos. Good times.

Then I moved out of the dorms, got a job, and all of the sudden I stopped making it at home and would have Starbucks all the time. Caramel macchiato, mocha, peppermint mocha, and the best: pumpkin spice.

However, since moving to LA I dont go to Starbucks often 'cause they dont have a drive through and, surprise surprise I dont have one close to the house. But I've started to make it at home again. Best idea.

I used to get the French Roast (extra bold), but it was getting to tangy for me and I've now switched to Caffe Verona (bold) and I love it! They were out of pumpkin spice creamer so I got french vanilla (a good classic) and peppermint mocha, which is def my favorite.

Also, since I was given a coupon I finally tried the Starbucks Via Brew. They're actually pretty good. I dont know why I thought I would hate it so much. But they are perfect when I'm like at work and just have time to heat water.

But its definitely not a replacement. I'll just stick with my normal coffee. Mmm!