Java ordered: 12 Ounce Full City without Room

What is it about a "coffee date" that makes a woman's heart sing to the beat of an African drum beat or reach the highest note Celine can muster? Is it the actual latte purchased or is it the friendly barista who personally knows my name, and that I prefer soy verses skim with the perfect amount of froth? Or, is it the fact that the coffee shop itself is a cozy little store with a cozy little couch and a cozy little fireplace? Well, while all of these components foster the euphoria experienced at a "coffee date", I believe it is the conversations that take place that are the foundation to the whole cup of joe experience.

Abby ordered a 12 ounce french roast coffee with some room. I love seeing Abby. You know? There are those certain people in a person's life that just make you so comfortable and so excited. Abby is one of those women. She is like a Caramel Machiatto with just a dollop of froth and caramel perfected drizzled on top, or, in other words, a woman who is stunningly beautiful on the outside but even more bedazzled on the inside. (I am sure you at this point have decided this metaphor is either ridiculously corny or somewhat clever. Anywho, Abby is much more than the small coffee with room that she ordered!) And you know what I found out while sipping my cup of joe? Abby has a dilemma. But it is not an uncommon dilemma--it is a dilemma many women around the world are experiencing. Dating a guy without the giddy feelings.

Let's dream for a bit ladies. Remember your first real crush you had on a guy? He was suave and funny and scruffy like Robert Pattinson. You didn't have to force giddiness upon your heart, you naturally sailed across a cloud called "nine". I understood Abby's frustrations in the dating game, because many times you will be asked to dinner by men you are not initially attracted to. I even commend Abby on taking a chance and going on the date in hopes that she will discover a Mr. McDreamy beneath. Now, I am not being shallow. I mean he must possess the whole kit and caboodle--humor, similar values, attractive, considerate, and leaves you daydreaming about him each and every free (and taken) second of the day. What does a woman do in these bound-to-happen situations?

Take a chance and see if your heart will catch up to your hopes and then, if after a certain time you are still left unsure, kindly end it and keep optimistic about finding that someone who will drive you crazy...crazy in love (uh oh uh oh uh oh oh no no!! in the words of Beyonce).

After discussing the dating dilemma, we discussed our dislike for politics, our huge thrill we get when finding great deals at thrift shops and discount designer stores, and our hopes to visit a peanut butter store in the near future (Our friend told us all about it. Seriously people! A peanut butter store selling nothing but peanut butter.)

Until the next coffee date, cheers!