(This had to be posted afterwards since SB doesn't offer free wi-fi. I'm pretty sure it's because if they did, they would be able to take over the world. But I just jotted stuff down in a Word document and transfered it so it's still legit)
-Starbucks is so wonderful on a rainy day. I usually like to write outside and take advantage of the last few days of nice temperatures (even though, who knows with this climate? I remember wearing a dress, flip flops, and only a light sweater a few days before Christmas last year) but sitting inside sometimes can be nice.
-Starbucks only has one outlet. ONE. Well technically there is another one (you know, one with FOUR plugs) over near the merchandise but there isn't a table near that one. Smart design plan there Starbucks. And the outlet is currently being used by a man. That's fine, I can wait my turn. That or I will be leaving in hour when my battery runs out. Let's hope it's the former.
-Alright, this isn't okay, the man isn't even using his computer (it's closed) and he is sorting out change. Seriously?
-Sweet! The man left and I grabbed the table. The outlet is mine, all mine. But see I still have guilty conscience and anytime a person who has a laptop comes in, I feel guilty. Why? I should be able to use it just as much as any other person but I still feel bad using it. Starbucks should just spring for a surge protector so five people can use it at once. You make millions, you can afford a $15 surge protector.
-There are two men sitting near me who look like my Uncle S. And no, they do not appear to be related.
-One of the guys is shaking hands with like every person that walks in here. He is also sitting in a group of four or five people. Is this some local celebrity I don't know about? Some politician or something? And I've seen him here before. I need to crack this case.
-I don't understand why restaurants can't adjust the temperature inside according to the temperature outside. It's raining, that equals a bit colder. Let's not have the AC blasting. I'm even wearing a long sleeved shirt (I anticipate the cold) and I am still cold. It is October after all.
-Oh! A guy just walked in who is a shorter version of Stephen Merchant. It's all in the glasses. And something about the hair too. Maybe a knock off Ricky Gervais will be meeting him here! That would be totally awesome.
-No such luck on the Ricky lookalike. Bummer. I would have had to take a picture or something though if that had happened.
-Words I use too much: Just (still), Sort of, and Kind of. Apparently my characters are meek. They need to be definite.
-How is it the thesaurus can generate a list of words but it can't differentiate between the different variations? Always such false hope (well momentarily) when I click on "tendencies" only to have to it suggest "tendency". Can't you just add "s"s to all of the other suggestions for tendency, Microsoft Word and save me a couple of mouse clicks?
-Aw. I asked a nice old man to watch my computer and when I came back he said "I never took my eyes off of it" and I almost believe him because he was turned at a weird angle in his chair. So nice. We need more people like him in this world.
-OH! A guy just walked in who looks like Charles Kelley from Lady Antebellum (country band for those who don't know).
-Well now he just looks like one of the TA from my entomology class last semester.
-Clearly, I like playing the "doesn't he look like...." game.
-Loud people are obnoxious. There is a group of three people sitting here being so loud it is actually ridiculous. Like if they leave before me, I will gladly start a slow clap as they walk out the door because other people have to be annoyed too.
-They are BURSTING into laughter on average, every 45 seconds.
-Oh great, now the most obnoxious lady has begun clapping along with her boisterous laugh every thirteen seconds.
-This is what I don't understand about loud people: Is it because you are not self aware? Or is it because you want everyone in a fifty foot radius to know just how much fun you are having and how cool you and your friends are? Cause I remember reading in a magazine (seriously, it was probably Teen or Teen People or something involving the word "Teen") that if you want other people to be interested you should talk quietly in such public settings. For example if the guy you like is sitting nearby, don't throw your head back in exaggerated laughter every five seconds and screech and yell. People don't like the obvious. People like to eavesdrop. So if you are being quiet, they are like "Oh I can eavesdrop on what these interesting looking people are saying". When you are loud, people stop caring and just want you to SHUT UP!
-I don't think I can adequately describe just how loud these people are being. I keep wanting to turn up my iPod but the loud iPod in conjunction with how loud they are being, is hurting my ears. Plus, my sister MR just went to the doctor and apparently has "some slight hearing loss" due to her days of rocking out at concerts and listening to her iPod. I've listened to mine practically every day for the last four years so I am screwed. So now I am terrified of having the music too loud.
-One of the women is pregnant, I mean extremely pregnant. And she has a Victoria Secret bag sitting next to her. Seriously? What could you possibly have in there? On second thought, I don't want to guess.
-I have now noticed that the place has cleared out because of these people. THAT'S how loud they are being. I can leave whenever I want, I just feel sorry for the workers who have to be here because these people look pretty comfy.
-Aw Mike-Or-James isn't here today. Who is Mike-or-James you ask? Well, I frequent this Starbucks quite a bit. And there is one guy who works here (I actually think he is the manager) and I see him frequently. It's gotten to the face recognition point and we make small talk. Well I actually think he thinks I am someone else because this is the conversation we had a few weeks ago.
MoJ: Hey, how's it going? So do you have lots of schoolwork to do today?
Me: Well, actually I graduated from UGA in May. I'm trying to find a job now.
MoJ: Wow! Really? I can't believe you've already graduated! That's crazy.
Me: ..... Yeah, I know.
I'm really thinking, oooookay. Cause I've only lived here for a year so you've only known me for a year and the majority of that year I was in Athens so it's not like he's known me for a year let alone not during the four years I actually was in school. *gasps for air* That was a run on sentence. I'm just saying, I think he thinks I'm someone else.
-Plus I don't even know his name. I just call him Mike-or-James in my head because, well, he looks like a Mike or a James to me.
-But Mike-Or-James will occasionally upgrade my drink for free so if he thinks I'm someone else, I will continue to play along in this little game.
-Listening to songs from Glee. I just love that show. I'm excited for tonight's episode. And Matthew Morrison is my new crush. He is adorable. And the boy can sing! Gold Digger anyone? Not me, his version of the song. Though I bet he is making serious bank off of that show now.
-I heard they are thinking about doing a musical tour when it ends this summer. My birthday IS in May, just for future reference.
-My new fear about my computer is that the keyboard is going to break. I don't know, something about the keys just feels... off. Please don't break. I'm going to tell myself that I am having irrational fears as my life work continues to grow longer and longer on this computer.
-Ew. I just glanced out the window and there is a HUGE spider in a very intricately woven web outside. It's like a real live Halloween decoration. And it completely grosses me out.
-Okay chapter ten is done, the people are beyond obnoxious now, and the spider is seriously creeping me out. Time to call it a day.
1 comment:
Totally agree with you about loud people in restaurants...and in my experience, it is usually a group of women. I am a woman so I can say that!
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