Cafe living

I opted to work from home today as the weather is nasty and I don't want to commute, especially when it is likely only one person will be in the office. My internet is acting weird so I made my way to a local cafe where I have found that there are a lot of people not working or taking leisurely mid-morning coffee breaks. The cafe is bustling with middle-aged men discussing property, two early 20's girls playing Uno and laughing while sharing a scone, and a steady flow of traffic coming in and out of the door. The two girls behind the counter greet the regulars and whip up delicious caffeinated treats. I was glad I requested a chocolate chip muffin and not the blueberry as the woman next in line (one of the 'regulars') requested what was the last one. Let's be honest, I'd rather have chocolate over fruit anyday, unless the fruit is covered in chocolate; so I will adhere to the same policy when it comes to muffins.

Fall is definitely here. I love the chill but not the rain.

Why make things yourself?

I made a decision today to never make salads or coffee again (okay I obviously will have to do both again at some point but...). I realized that when other people make me a salad or coffee they taste a million times better. All those salad mixing places at lunch taste so much better then when I try to toss some veggies together myself. And somehow those coffee cart guys know just how much cream and sugar equals an amazing cup of coffee (and I never know how many calories are in that toasty beverage).

Other note- I did not overdraft my bank account last month for the first time in months! I am patting myself on the back as we speak. There was a hairy moment Tuesday night when my salon's credit card machine was down and I had to use an ATM, but all is well in the world now!