I have been on the GO all afternoon!
I had quite a few things that needed taking care of this afternoon, but luckily, I knew this ahead of time and ventured out well prepared.
I packed myself a “Monday Usual” which is pretty much the same lunch that I used to eat every.single.day. I’m glad I’ve since ventured into more exciting choices!
But even still, since I really like spacing out my lunch throughout the afternoon, I love combining a bunch of different things that can be eaten at different times. It just works for me.
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One of my adventures this afternoon brought me success in my quest to find some new weights. I stopped into Dick’s and first spotted these which, I’ll admit, are so nice and colorful.
But then I spotted these and realized that they were a few bucks cheaper than the pretty ones, so I saved a few pennies by going with the ugly ones.
Hey, I don’t care what the weights look like…I just care about what they make my muscles look like.
And hopefully, with my selection of heavy-duty 10 pounders, I’ll start making some progress!
(If you are one of the ones who can curl 20 pounders with ease, feel free to giggle at my lack of muscle strength. It’s okay.)
I also tried scoping out the sneakers, but I couldn’t find what I was looking for, and after about 5 minutes of nobody coming over to attempt to help, I threw in the towel. At least I found half of what I’m looking for…?
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My last stop of the afternoon has brought me to one of my favorite study spots…
Honestly, I’ve been having some difficulty concentrating and/or focusing while studying at home the past few days, so when Jay suggested last night that I try studying at Starbucks again, I realized he was onto something.
Of course, I’m sipping on a delicious iced coffee while I’m here; and yes, that’s a venti. I debated for about 0.2 seconds on getting a grande just for the mere sake of hiding the fact that I’m a coffee fiend, but then I realized a) I am a coffee fiend so who cares, and b) I know I’m not alone on this one!
Now, it’s time to spend some quality time with my textbook and flash cards.
Wish me luck!
Questions for the Afternoon:
What size do you normally order when ordering a beverage out somewhere?
What items are you willing to spend a little extra on for their looks and/or a particular brand?
Sylvia @ Frolic Through Life says
A large coffee is one of my study session requirements. I bought a vent sized Starbucks tumbler for my iced coffee and I sometimes feel like a tool carrying it around school, but a girl needs her caffeine!
Hope says
If I go to Starbucks and I’m getting coffee with soy milk and sugar-free syrup sometimes I will get a Venti. It depends how bad I’m craving coffee, otherwise I’ll stick to a grande. :)
Danica @ It's Progression Not Perfection says
I probably am alone on this one because I don’t like (any kind of) coffee : /
I bought weights recently and did the same thing you did. The pretty kind didn’t seem to matter since they’ll just be in my home for me to look at and use…One thing I’m willing to spend a little extra money on is jeans. I very rarely buy them but the quality for those is important to me!
Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says
I usually get a tall :) But I agree, getting out of the house totally helps with study focus! Good luck!
4loveofcarrots says
Always large especially when it comes to coffee!! I can’t get enough. I usually spend the most money on nice jeans the perfect fit are hard to come by and once I buy them I wear them often so their worth the splurge, for everything else I hit up Amazon.
Jordan @ food, sweat, and beers says
Starbucks and Barnes&Noble were my go-to spots for studying for the GRE this time last year, and they definitely did me right. I attempted to work at home but the distractions just piled up (Studying sucks! I KNOW! I should reorganize all my underwear!)
If I’ll be using something daily (like weights, for instance) I’ll spring for the fancy but when it comes to something that only I see/use and not too often (like… a lighter for candles or a laundry basket) I’m not too worried.
Kate says
Id definitely get the venti too coffee is a must have when studying!
Kathryn says
If it’s something I’m treating myself to, I’ll order the large. Though now that I’ve started weight watchers, I think that will be stopping, lol. One of the few things I just have to have name brand are my feminine hygiene products, my deodarant, and my razors. I’ll buy generic razors when money is super tight (cuz a 4 pack is like $12!!!!) but I prefer my name brand ones.
Lindsey says
Venti for sure! It is a way better deal! If I am going to Starbucks I might as well make it worth it, and for only a little more you get 1/3 more beverage! Plus I would never turn down extra coffee ;)
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
I did the same thing when I was looking for weights… I saw the “pretty” ones, and I was like ohh these are fun. Then I saw the pricetag compared to the “uglier” ones… The “uglier” ones it was if they are cheaper. Like you said, it’s what the muscles look like that counts! :)
Rebecca says
I sometimes will go to a coffee shop to get work done. Somehow its just more motivating having a cup of coffee and being in a ‘I must do work’ zone. I always opt for smaller sizes since I almost always have leftovers even of those. There are some things I am willing to spend extra on, but I try to find the best cost vs. quality product.
Lindsay @ biking before bed says
I normally go for the grande. When I do the venti, I end up spending most of my afternoon in the bathroom peeing:) Way to get the ugly weights… I am always drawn to “pretty” products. My boyfriend always helps steer me towards the more reasonable choices. One thing I always buy brand name is cereal. I can taste the difference. But for canned goods, generic all the way.
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
I could totally go for an iced coffee right now as a little pre-spin class pick-me-up! I usually just get a grande, even though I could definitely handle a venti!
Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says
I normally order the tall because I always find myself thinking grande is too much when drinking it. Crazy, I know!
I spend a bit more on food for it’s label. Like with Greek yogurt, I much prefer Fage over Chobani or Oikos.
Ruthie Hart says
goodluck girl!! I know you will do awesome!
Jodi says
I could drink 2 venti’s of their iced coffee! I am a total addict, too!
Steph @ StephSnacks says
You are definitely not alone in your love for coffee! I just posted something similar about coffee yesterday.
jordan @ thedancingdonut says
i totally agree on packing a lunch with a bunch of small items. it’s not only convenient, but it seems to keep my stomach satisfied, as well! and i tend to order the small size since it’s cheaper, but if i’m getting a plain coffee or a drink i know i really love, i’ll splurge for a medium :)
nicole @ simply Nicole says
i’m willing to spend any amount of money on a good cup of coffee… basically Starbucks. I spend way too much money there.
Molly says
sadly i always get a veinti and i finish it like it’s a tall.. :(
Sweet and Savvy says
I love snacking throughout the afternoon too! :) It is my favorite way to eat lunch.. not sure if that is a good thing or not. Oh well!
When I am out, I normally go for a medium or large drink. I figure… I’m paying more than it is worth anyway, so I might as well get what I want. Usually the price difference between sizes is not too big anywayy..
Brittany says
I usually get a tall or small but sometimes I need the medium or large! It all depends on my mood, cravings, and tiredness.
I’m willing to spend a little more on running shoes usually!
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
When I’m at Starbucks, I get a tall. I don’t even know if I could afford anything larger considering I always get the fancy drinks and substitute cow’s milk for soy :).
Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy says
I mean, I order soy instead of cow’s milk. Whatever, haha.
Claire says
I did a Venti the other day…I always contemplate “do I stop drinking coffee” or “do I embrace it”?? You make it easier to embrace, my friend :-)
Sometimes study burnout happens to the best of us (hence why I am reading blogs and not reading for class tomorrow). You always need a break and switching up the environment is super helpful! I do like being at home because everything is here…but then EVERYTHING is here and it can be distracting! Best of luck!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
There really isn’t anything I’m willing the shell out an extra few bucks on…at least not with small things like weights or anything like that!
Kendall says
I walk around campus with my venti ice coffee and Monday I also debated getting a grande to hide the fact I am a coffee fiend. But I embraced my coffee love and let my fiend flag fly. Plus, if I got a grande it wouldn’t have lasted half as long! ;)
Melissa says
I have to go for a tall or I get overcaffeinated :(
For the weights, I’d spend a little extra because I need any incentive to get myself to lift them! The cuteness factor would definitely come into play! :)
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
I definitely do more of the standard dumbbells for price. And also – I never found cross training shoes in store. I always have to order them because apparently there isn’t a high enough demand for stores to carry many of them or a good variety.
Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill says
I’m a water-only kind of person, but on the rare occasion that I buy a coffee, I get the smallest size. I never find that coffee has much of an effect on me!
For the record, 10lbs is just the right amount for me, too! Hey, 10lbs in each hand equals 20lbs…. ;)
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
I usually go with a tall if I am taking it to go but if I am going to hang out and study I will get a grande. Right there with ya on the lack of muscle strength but we are all our own person! No sense in comparing ourselves to others in every aspect of life. At least that is the motto I am trying to learn to live by! :)
Khushboo says
Buying a venti is the economical option methinks..for like 20 cents more, you get like almost 50% more…talk about getting a bang for your buck! Starbucks is one of those places I know damn well they are robbing me blindly yet I don’t even question buying a drink!
Erika says
Venti’s definitely make me a little jittery – and I love caffeine – but are so essential for hard work ;)
Jaclyn says
coffee and ventis are fine. everyboday does it. : P