Starbucks, what can I say? It’s an over priced place to get coffee. Not that I get coffee, but for a venti chai tea it’s nearly $6! The whole world knows its ridiculously over priced, but we still come here. At least, I do damn near religiously. And what’s worse, I got my kids loving it too! There goes at least $20 per visit. Ugh! I’ve also come to the conclusion that it’s a fantastic location for writing. That was intended to be said with sarcasm. Starbucks is so unnecessarily loud! Unless I have noise canceling headphones, it is hard for me to concentrate. All I hear is the conversations of the baristas, which never fail to disappoint. The other patrons talking loudly so they can hear one another over the coffee shop playlist. So why am I here? It’s not like I am getting any writing done. My only answer to that quandrum is that it is an escape from the kids. As horrible as that sounds, when the house walls feel constricting, it’s a place I can go to just be away for a minute. By the way, the kids are at a birthday party near by. I have to go get them soon. But for now Starbucks, I am here.