So, Starbucks is closing 600 stores. The public reaction will likely look like this:




And then subsequently the aftermath will be similar to this:



( double shot cyanide in the Venti lattes)

But why should we surprised when Starbucks opens stores 40 feet from each other? Corporate greed at its finest. If you're wondering if your favorite Starbucks is closing, the entire list is here. None of the ones in my town are on the list which I find hilarious considering how many there are. I like their drinks, but I don't go very often because 1) it's expensive, and 2) it's fattening. I will get one as a treat from time to time though! Oh Starbucks....you just got too big for your britches.

There were tons of pictures from my birthday weekend that my friends threw for me. Here are a few:

Thought I'd share a few pictures. Some of you may have seen some (or all) of these before.

Hilton Head was fun, but now I am exhausted. Here are a few pictures:



















More info later when I'm not so beat......

*hugs life*

Happy Halloween!

	Bedroom A shot of my bedroom. The bathroom is through that door. I am shopping for new bedding!
	Bedroom The fireplace has its original tile. Over the mantel is an oil painting my father did.
	Living room The fireplace tile has obviously been renovated in this room.
	Living room I can't fit everything into these pictures because the rooms are so big and the ceilings are so high. But I heart my big French doors.
	Living room
	Living room In case anyone was beginning to wonder if I still had my TV...
	Bar/bonus room I have this awesome "extra" room and I'm going to use it as a bar.
	Bar/bouns room
	Bar/bonus room
	Kitchen Ignore this dishes in the sink....*whistles*
	Kitchen My walk-in pantry has saloon doors!
	Kitchen Through the door is my laundry room and back door.
	Front porch My cozy little porch! I actually spend a lot of time on it too.
	Olde Town neighborhood
	Olde Town neighborhood
	Olde Town Neighborhood
	Olde Town neighborhood

My birthday is Monday, but the party was last night. It was a blast. Here are some pictures.


There is a questionable tradition among my group of friends of buying shots for the birthday person....I lost count of how many I ended up doing last night because they just kept buying them. A good time was had by all.

Grand Cayman and Jamaica were amazing! Here are a few pictures. More to come later with some stories.