My son is home sick from school again today and I gotta tell you, I’m getting a little bit of cabin fever. So, I started to think about how nice it is to meet with a friend over coffee and just chit chat and since I can’t really do that today, how about you humor me and pretend we’re on a coffee date together! Here goes…
If we were on a coffee date, we’d be meeting at one of the few independent coffee shops in town. Nothing against Starbucks, but it’s nice to support local businesses! I’d probably order the biggest caramel macchiato or chia latte they offered. I’d be super thrilled if they offered almond or coconut milk!! How about you, what would you order on our coffee date?
We’d sit on some cool oversized chairs, I’d put my feet up and get comfy. We’d have a cute little table in front of us, but I probably won’t put my coffee down the whole time! I’d ask how things were going with you? Then of course, I’d tell you about how germs aren’t leaving my house and it seems we’ve all been sick way too often this winter and ask if you had any remedies?
If we were on a coffee date, I’d tell you about my 14 races in 2014 goal and ask if you thought I was crazy for doing the Super Spartan and Tough Mudder in the same month? Then, I’d ask if you’d like to join me on one of my races? Running or doing an obstacle course race with a friend is a lot more fun!
If we were on a real coffee date, I’d probably vent a little bit about how my kiddos, ages 8 and 5, are fighting like crazy and I don’t know what else to do about it. I’m kinda scared to think what life will be like when they are teenagers! Yikes….hey, I’d probably ask if you had any tips for this too?
If we were on a coffee date, I’d listen to you vent about whatever was on your mind and offer whatever advice I could. I’d tell you to follow your dreams and passions. I’d tell you that you are awesome and amazing! We’d laugh about our problems and make plans for the future. I’d thank you for meeting me for coffee and how we must do it again soon! We’d leave our coffee date feeling refreshed and hopeful and fully caffeinated!
ps. If we were on a coffee date, I’d probably invite you to join me at the gym or for a run 😉
It's a Messy Life 
Skinny Soy Vanilla Latte – grande. I know, that’s an SBUX thing, but that’s what I normally order.
No solid tips on the kiddos… I have a brother six years younger than me and we still nit-pick each other, but in the last year we have really started to become friends. For that, I’m grateful.
I can tell you a little about my fitness goals. oy. But I’ve had to put them on hold for about the last 2 weeks because I’m struggling with a cold myself. Today I finally got back to a workout and am very much looking forward to adding more running in my calendar soon.
We should train for that Blood Sweat and Beers… i’m getting scared now!
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Oh McKenzi, you and I should go on a real coffee date one of these days! How about we plan a running date for Blood, Sweat, and Beers, then grab coffee! Glad you are feeling better.
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We wouldn’t be on a coffee date, we would be on a LONG WALK date 😉 We could grab hot coffee before and take it on our walk, but we would need to stretch our legs! ha ha.
I would tell you that kids fighting is 100% normal. My brother and I used to hate each other! So much so that I went away to boarding school (well for other reasons too)… And now, we are best of friends. We live in the same city and see each other at least once a week. This will pass, however it might take a few years, but just take a deep breath!
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Long walks are great too, Gigi! Thanks for the reassurance on the kids. My sister and I are 9 years apart, so we didn’t go through that crazy fighting stage! So glad you and your brother are now bffs!
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Love this! I’d be having tea (I’m just not a coffee girl), but everyone needs a morning out to just curl up on a leather couch and chat for a while. I’m excited to see how your 14 in 2014 goal plays out. I’m just planning on sending my kids to boarding school when they’re teenagers, so I’m totally no help at all there. 😉
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Ha! Love the thought of boarding school for teens! LOL Thanks for joining me on a virtual coffee date. PS. I love the bright colors on your blog (reminds me of my photography website!)
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