It started raining a mile into it. Cold, drippy rain plastered my running tights and jacket. I had not thought to wear a ball cap, and water ran in rivulets down my face, into my eyes. It wouldn't have been so bad, except gusts of frigid wind beat against my wet clothes. Cold. Wet. But I was out! I was running! And then? Four miles into it? The batteries in my radio died. And while I do run without music (in fact, I never race with music, as I want to focus), it was just an added insult.
What I needed, at this point, was a boost to my spirits. Well, heck, I needed a bribe! And so, I promised myself a treat after I finished my run. I promised myself a steaming latte from Starbucks, using the gift card my aunt and uncle gave me for Christmas.
And so it was. Soggy and shivering, I completed my 7 mile run and drove myself right around the corner to the nearest Starbucks. Tall Skinny Vanilla Latte in hand, I had a luxurious 35 minutes to warm up in the car and do a little reading before picking up the twins. Nice.
Want to treat yourself? I have four (that's right, FOUR!!) $10 Starbucks gift cards to giveaway this week, thanks to Logallot, where you can learn all sorts of wonderful tips about blogging. To enter, just click on the "Read More" under my signature.
Disclaimer: I did not receive anything in exchange for this giveaway. However, I know ya'll love Starbucks, so I was happy for the chance to offer it!
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103 comments:
Good Morning! We love some Star Bucks! Also I read yesterday, were you can use the cardboard sleeve to put down around your little plants to help keep bugs from crawling on them.
I could use some Starbucks right now! :)
i'd get an iced coffee with cream and stevia
That's the one thing I don't like - running in the rain. During Air Force training, there were a number of early mornings (like, before sunrise) when we'd be out running in the rain. There's just something a bit less fun about running all soaking wet.
Anyway, your treat sounds great - warming up with a latte and some reading time! I sometimes stop for a coffee "treat" during the semester. I love getting Starbucks' iced caramel macchiattos - so tasty.
i think that is a fine way to soothe the insults. :)
I could use a Skinny Latte right about now...heading out to walk with the kids! Seven miles in the rain...no wonder you had a sore throat!...:)JP
I would totally get a White Chocolate Hot Chocolate
I would get a Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks.
Thanks for the chance!
I entered on the rafflecopter with my Facebook username (Mary Happymommy).
I LOVE their Java Chip Frappe with whip. Mmm. Or their chai latte! Yum!!
I relish going out for a good cup.I fix it at home but it doesn't have all the goodies i like.
a frappuchino!! yum!! thank you!
You know I looooove Starbucks! Even though the weather is warming up I still enjoy a nice hot cup, just the thought of a Venti 2 pump white mocha with a pump of peppermint sets my nerves at ease :)
I haven't had Sbux in waaaay too long. I love it so. If I got a gift card, it would be a triple grande skinny cinnamon dolce latte, all the way baby.
PS: Do you announce giveaway winners on your blog? Or do we have to check back in comments?
Vegetables, egg and Monterey jack cheese on an artisan roll and Double Chocolate Chip Frappacino
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Hmmm, probably something warm...its kind of cold out lately!
A mocha mint frap Yum!
I would get a Java Chip Frappucino! It's my favorite!
a tall iced coffee with half and half and one splenda!
I'll get my favorites, the Cinnamon Dolce Latte and Caramel Frapp
dhsauers(at)gmail.com
i'd get a caramel latte. Yummy! thanks for the chance!
Grande skim iced chai latte. :>
Will treat my sis & I to a Skinny Latte!
Thank you.
Yep that would certainly be a good bribe on the running :O) ... I will toss my hat in on this one :O)
I'd get a white chocolate iced latte! Thanks:)
A cappuccino! I love coffee so much, and some kind of pastry to go with it!
A grande mocha. Yumm. Do you like that book? I read it on a rec from someone else. . . Way different than I thought it would be. Let me know what you think of it. -Denise
I would get a Strawberry Smoothie!
Thanks for the giveaway
elizzzzzabeth at yahoo dot com
mocha frappecino
XL Mocha!
rjwashington2000 at yahoo.com
mocha frap
A coffee and a book? A little bit of heaven . . . .
I am so impressed with your fortitude to run in the cold rain.
I'll get a cafe misto.
I love their mocha frappuccino
I would get the Caramel Frappachino
A Green tea Frapp.
If I win, I'll be getting a tall nonfat dirty chai, which is my ultimate beat-the-rain comfort drink. :)
hot chocolate
jennifer marie
lilnursejen at yahoo dot com
I will get a hot coffee with half and half plus chocolate powder
Jamie Brigham
PrettyInPinkWife @ aol dot com
I would get an iced green tazo tea :)
danielleaknapp at gmail dot com
I'd get a tall iced coffee with vanilla and half and half.
I'd get a bag of coffee beans to brew my own coffee at home, French Roast or one of their limited flavors!
I'd get a bag of coffee beans to brew my own coffee at home, French Roast or one of their limited flavors!
Double Chocolate Chip Frap! Yum!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Venti Latte. That's such a good treat.
Peppermint Frappe! :)
I love my nonfat lattes! I would get 3 days worth with the $10 GC. Thanks for the chance!
Italian soda or smoothie :)
Green tea Matcha latte with extra matcha - real milk.
I would get a Java Chip frappuccino.
oatmeal and a chai tea latte!
Mocha frappucino for me!
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
I would actually give this to my sister as a gift :)
love starbucks! thanks for the chance to win :)
White Chocolate Mocha for me anda cake pop for my son
Jessica Bleasdale (Rafflecopter: JACB)
jessicableasdale at gmail dot com
I'd get a decaf Caramel Macchiato.
New follower! I would love to win the Starbucks gc and go crazy on their mini cupcakes! :)
I'd get a Caramel Macchiato for sure.
Iced Caramel Macchiato!
a white chocolate hot chocolate in the the biggest cup i can find!!!
maggie ann true armstrong
maggie at pdclarion dot com
some chai tea
Thanks for the contest.
I love java chip frapps!
Caramel Frappuchino!
I would enjoy a vanilla latte....ooh, that sounds good right now actually!
shar(dot)donoho(at)comcast(dot)com
I might get an iced coffee!
Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com
A Hot Carmel Macchiato
I will give it to my father for fathers day since he goes all the time
A vente mocha frap. Thanks for the chance to win!
Norleans
Double Chocolate Chip frap!
-Ashley Marie Morrissey
ashummz05(at)yahoo(dot)com
I will get a muffin or a scone
Caramel Frappuchino
Mocha Frapuccino with cinnamon dolce and toffee nut topped with whipped cream and mocha drizzle.
I love their orange mango smoothie!
I'd get a double espresso and a scone.
klconn7 (at) yahoo (dot) com
I'd get the lemon pound cake if I win. Thanks for the giveaway.
fromfurrin at gmail dot com
Vicki Vix on rafflecopter
An iced caramel macchiato!!
Something decaf and a treat. kekagel(at)yahoo.com
Iced white mocha!!
This may sound boring but I love plain coffee with cream and sugar. Thanks for this chance.
I would get a Maple Oat Pecan Scone and a Strawberry Smoothie. Delicious!
kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
A caramel latte and croissant
I would get a double chocolate frappuchino.
Venti Iced White Chocolate Mocha with 2 extra shots (yes, 2 extra, please) no whip.
bethelderton59 at gmail dot ocm
I think I'd let my mom or sister get something, since they like coffee :)
Me and my son share a hot chocolate when we go :)
I would get a nonfat latte!!! Yum!
A blended Chai Tea!!
mmjohnson555@gmail.com
Rafflecopter: Mechele JOhnson
salted caramel iced mocha
I would get an Ice Mocha Frappa-- Oh Yummmm
I would love to get their iced chai!
Ready? Here we go...A Venti, Iced, non-fat, no whip, White Mocha. Heavenly! Thanks for the giveaway!
hstorm799{at}gmail{dot}com
I will get an Iced White Chocolate Mocha for my hubby and a hot one for me
An iced caramel mocha.
Holly S.
I'd get a mocha frapuccino :D Thank you!
allishagold at volcano dot net
I would get hot chocolate!
most likely a mocha cappucino
an espresso and a muffin
cbstrat (at) gmail (dot) com
caramel apple spice
Iced coffee or a green tea
Hubs and my Daughter love Starbucks. I would buy them a coffee
Im after the Strawberry Smoothie!
I'd get one of their new flavors of frapuccinos.
a coconut mocha!!! (dealbunny20@gmail.com)
I would get the White Chocolate Hot Chocolate
hebb dot julie at gmail dot com
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