I love a coffee date and I love fall, but I’m not Team PSL.
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Over Coffee, I Would Tell You…
That my dislike of Pumpkin Spice Latte has nothing to do with sugar or calories or nutrition, and simply that the flavor profile doesn’t work for me. Give me maple or butterscotch, or even just some cinnamon and horchata. But what I will also tell you is that I am so happy for those who love this time of year. It’s nice to have little, whimsical moments of joy. What I do NOT love is the people who come in with their judgment, going on and on about how unhealthy a PSL can be. Most people are very aware of that fact. But I will try hard to never begrudge anyone their little treat. Life is hard. I’m all about preserving the bright spots.
I Would Also Tell You…
That this was a tough week, and I very much did need a sweet treat to get through it. A certain college kiddo has had a rough week and all I want to do is jump in and fix it. It’s nothing earth shattering, but it’s hard to sit back when someone who love is having a no-good, terrible, awful, yucky week and there’s not much you can do than offer “words of great encouragement.”
Over Coffee, I Would Share…
That I am about to watch Project Hail Mary for the 16th time and am re-reading the book. This movie has become my comfort watch and security blanket, and the book is very much the same. I don’t know how it happened, but it’s really making helping me regulate all the big feelings I’m having right now. I read that the story and relationship between Grace and Rocky really resonates with so many, because of the way two fundamentally different beings come together to collaborate without ego, and have genuine curiosity and interest in each other’s knowledge to create something bigger than both of them, and that concept really does hit hard.
While I’m Having Coffee, I’m Going To Share…
That even though we haven’t gotten our kitchen quote in, I’m diving into house work. Every few days, I’m emptying and reorganizing a cabinet or two. I’m purging and donating. And I finally straightened out our gallery wall! I had been using command strips and a few of them gave up. For some reason, I just left the frames down. But I picked up a few more, added A’s senior photos and the two “ugly” portraits of the pugs. I’m waiting on two more photos to hang, but it looks a million times better.
With Coffee In Hand, I Would Tell You…
That Mr PugRunner and I are actually having weekly coffee dates. It gets us both out of the house and we can get in some work with a change of scenery. We are also making an effort to check out some of the different coffee shops in the area, which is fun. Since we both love supporting local, it works out on several fronts.
What would you share over coffee? Yes or no to Pumpkin Spice Latte?
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I also not a member of Team PSL. I love the fall and I’ll never say no to a good pupmkin muffin – I just not a fan of the flavor in my coffee.
I’m sorry A had a tough week. It is so hard when you reach that point where you can’t just jump in and fix it for them.
How nice to have coffee dates with your hubby! Always nice to have a change of scenery with the added bonus of supporting local businesses.
I don’t want the pumpkin muffin either, but I’m so happy you love them!
We are definitely running a “rescue” mission where Mr PugRunner loaded up the car with foods and treats and fun things, and he’s bringing him his new debit card, but it had to wait, and I can’t be there. It’s a little something and I hope it helps.
I’m also not on Team PSL (I don’t like coffee or a lot of pumpkin flavored things), but I do find it fun and fascinating how it makes so many people happy!
I’m so sorry to hear that A had a tough week and understand how you feel because you want to fix things for him, but can’t in this instance. It’s certainly one of the tough parts of parenting.
I love that you and your husband do weekly coffee dates while supporting local businesses. It’s a great way to get out of the house for a change of scenery!
The coffee dates have been good. We both get in ruts when we are at home, so it’s nice to have a change of pace.
A will be fine, but it hurts my heart that he’s not feeling great and not everything is going according to plan. I hate it for him.
I’m not into the artificial pumpkin items but do love fresh squash and pumpkin. To each his own! Love that you and your husband have weekly coffee dates! Project Hail Mary was a great movie -why not out it on repeat if you like it! Have not read the book is it different?
Please read the book. It’s an excellent adaptation, but there is a lot more detail and science. It just gives so much more depth. And I’ve heard the audio book is phenomenal (although I don’t like listening to books), so that’s an option as well. There’s so much more about Stratt and things that had to be done for the Petrova Problem, and it’s just so good.
I don’t mind a PSL but I’m order all my flavored coffees with only 1 pump of syrup because I don’t like too much flavor. I love a dash of cinnamon in my coffee any day.
I hope A was able to work through his issues and have a better week!
Mr PugRunner is going down to him today. He’s bringing lots of food and treats and will spend some time to brighten up his day.
I love how you and your husband does coffee dates. That sounds so nice, and as you say, a good way to support a local company too. And I love your attitude about the PSL. That’s why I enjoy a shot of good whiskey on the weekend without shame.
I saw Project Hail Mary a while ago, it was great! Such an unusual movie.
I like pumpkin spice in my oatmeal or pancakes… but I don’t drink PSLs. If I were going to get a fall drink from Starbucks, I would get one of their pecan options- those sound really good!
Ugh on the kid situation. There’s nothing that hurts my heart more than one of my kids being sad. It’s especially hard the older they get, because we can’t just swoop in and fix things. I hope things are resolved soon.
I have not seen Project Hail Mary- but the book was great.
I’m not on the PSI Team either. That said, I do like pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars and pumpkin bread/muffins…but that’s where it ends, LOL.
Oh, I would also take horchata over PSL every day, aha. But I like to think that so many people being into the pumpkin ones = more for me on the other things! 😛
I love that Project Hail Mary is a comfort watch for you! I loved both the book and the movie too. <3
That's cool that you're both having weekly coffee dates! My brother's chillin' in Asia right now but when he was here, we'd get together for productivity nights (but would have boba instead, hehe).