My New Recession Coffee

So Lin came to visit me yesterday after a nearby doctor's appointment and I asked her to bring me a latte. She walked in my office with both my coffee and a dropped jaw. "When did coffee become so friggin expensive?" she said as I handed her over my last $5 bill for the week. I mostly drink the office coffee but sometimes you need to treat yourself. Unfortunately, it's a pricey treat for a 10 minute enjoyment. Anyway, I was on the way to the metro this AM and passed a McD's. Thought I'd give their new upscale coffee line a shot. I have one word---YUMMY. Not only was my sugarfree vanilla skim latte delicioso, it cost me $2.50. For a grande. BUT I GOT TO ORDER IT AS A MEDIUM. Which was awesome because McDonald's still speaks coffee english. No Ventis here! It's a large!! YAH! Anyway, I'll stop sounding like a bad advertisement I was just so excited. Unfortunately, the nearest McDonald's I have to drive to, whereas Starbucks is located on every street corner in the city. What I make up for in coffee savings I spend in gas money. I can't catch a break!!