Cups of the Days

Back Story:
For those of you that have known me for awhile, know that I always thought I would find my dream guy in a coffee shop. Why? Because that is where I always was when not dancing, and USUALLY when I look my worse. I mean I am not a dress it up kind of gal, and so I need a guy that understand that and appreciates me for my sweat pants and sweat! When I was in college I would go to Starbucks in between dance classes, I would go in the morning before I showered, I would sit there on the weekend doing homework in glasses, sweats and no make-up and every once in awhile I would show up on my way out actually looking okay. But lets face it, people in coffee shops get to see and understand you for you. I mean its your addiction. most people would go to the extremes to satisfy their addictions, so you really see the true colors of a person come out. Therefore, a perfect place to meet my prince.

The Boy:
So, I found my prince, in a coffee shop, and not only did I find him in the coffee shop but he was the one who satisfied my addition every single day. A true Prince right? Who would have ever thought? But, before we started dating, I only hoped that he would write on my cup some sweet nothings and of course, include his phone number... no such luck though. I had to wait, but there was always this anticipation to receive my latte in my hot Starbucks cup, with my name on it, and a little note. While my prince didn't write sweet nothings on my cup, he did finally get my phone number and we started our fairy tale. We kept our little relationship secret from his co-workers because well, we both got grief from them when they didn't know we were dating, so we could only imagine what would happen if they knew. But it didn't take them all long to figure out that we were indeed a couple and super happy.

The Boss:
Arthur is Paul's boss. He is the one who stands at the front of the counter and takes the drink orders. It didn't take him long to know me and was quick to greet me every morning. I'm one of those challenging customers though who never is consistent with my drink orders so he would never know what I wanted. Arthur was the first person at Starbucks to know about Paul and me. Paul wanted to tell him since Arthur knew who I was, was there when Paul asked for my phone number, and is always supportive of Paul, so it just seemed right to let him know about us. Once Arthur knew he stopped charging me for drinks, and started treating me as if I was apart of the Starbucks family! With that though came the embarrassment (which I kinda like).

The Cup:
Everyday I would walk into Starbucks and first and most importantly I would look for Paul. He is really my only reason for coming into Starbucks (since its not my favorite kind of coffee) so I would want to see his smile. Then I would walk over to Arthur to give my drink order. Arthur decided that I was enough of family, everyone knew about Paul and me, that he should start "decorating" my cups. I am not sure if it was aimed to embarrass me, Paul or just to be cute (maybe a little of all of those) but they got so, hmm how should I put it, artistic? that I just had to start taking picture of them to document. I guess Arthur thinks I kinda like Paul, and I have to admit, he is kinda right! :) And so, alas, the artwork of the manager at Starbucks, Arthur!

(These are in no particular order...AND...only a few of the Many cups I get!)