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In the past couple of years I've taken on the task myself and usually shop in the morning for both households. It's a chore but I really don't mind if I can get going early enough. Recently, I've discovered a perk of early morning shopping (along with finding all manner of meat at reduced prices, that is!) -- the in-store Keurig coffee.
$1.29 is a small price to pay for a cup of Green Mountain coffee and the relaxed feeling it brings as I go about my shopping. The past 2 weeks I've had pumpkin spice; today they were out of that, so it was southern pecan. Thank You, Lord, for little things that make my day special!
I stop for coffee sometimes on my way to work and it make the hour go by a little more quickly. I don't have a CD or tape player in the car now, but I do listen to NHPR to catch the weather and spend time praying and thinking of dear friends. We have so many now who are going through hard times. It is a long, but a good commute and not wasted time.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice, isn't it? I love how sipping a cup of coffee just makes me feel relaxed and sort of pampered. I call such little moments -- whether coffee, or some beautiful sight in God's creation, or whatever -- "spirit lifters" because they truly do lift my spirits. I am so thankful to God for the little things He does to bless and encourage me every day.
ReplyDeleteIf I had a long commute like yours I would also use it to pray (out loud). My hubby also does that when he has long commutes (which he thankfully does not have at the moment!). I agree, that means no time is wasted. You have accomplished something important and valuable with that commute besides just getting to work!
I like going to the grocery store early in the morning before the crowds arrive. It makes me feel calmer as I can shop without company!:)
ReplyDeleteWhy does a cup of coffee out always taste better than my cups at home?? Maybe I like the paper cup? Either way, I agree pumpkin spice coffee on a cool day.:)
ReplyDeleteSo true, ladies! I am happy to see you both here.
ReplyDeleteArlene -- yes, I like to go as early as is practical. If I go too early then my dad will not be up and about when I go to deliver his groceries, and I like to do that all in one trip when I can. If I can get to the store between 8 and 9, it all works out pretty well as things don't start to get busy until 10. If I was only shopping for myself, I would go at 7 and have the rest of the day to myself!
Nikki, yes, I don't know why that is, but coffee out always does seem more special. At the couples' retreat, my hubby and I went to the coffee shop several times. He had a maple latte (made with real maple syrup) which was absolutely amazing. I had a pumpkin spice one! God is so good to give us these special moments.