self control.

Those who know me well, know that I am borderline addicted to the "skinny caramel high rise with light whip" from the fabulous Caribou Coffee. Maybe I can blame my 50 minute commute to work for this so-called addiction(?).. After going a few times, I guess I became dependent on the smooth, perfectly sweet morning espresso drink to get me to work satisfied. In fact, I have what remains of the one I ordered this morning sitting on my desk.. drinking it until the last drop is gone. 

There is $9.27 left on my very last gift card (note: I was given $60 worth of Caribou Coffee gift cards for Christmas – OMG). Things are beginning to be put into perspective in this little world I call my own. Yesterday my boss, so wisely, pulled out a calculator and did some math. If I went to Caribou Coffee and ordered my Caramel High Rise only THREE times a week every week all year (which is 52 weeks), I would spend a outrageous $617.76 on the heavenly (maybe not) drink. SIX-HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-SIX CENTS!!! Ridiculous. Simply out of the question. I could purchase something worthwhile with that cash... 1. plane ticket anywhere, 2. coach purse I want (but don't need of course), 3. car payments, 4. rent, and countless other things. What am I thinking?!

It's time I possess the self control I know I have. Looking on the bright side.. maybe I'll lose 5 pounds before the year is over! And I might be able to finally purchase that coach purse I've had my eye on... :)