3 stickers + 1 coffee = a happy camper
I was never into Starbucks. Not even their most coveted Starbucks planner would entice me into getting hooked with their coffee. I prefer Seattle’s Best because it tastes sweeter.
Everything changed when hubby was getting hooked just because of their new 2007 planner. I got curious. When I saw it, I thought "hmmm, come to think of it, it looks cooler than the 2006 planner.
It has a leather case, pads and a pen."
All you need to do is buy 21 cups of coffee and you’ll get 21 stickers then the planner is yours. I have just learned that when you participate into getting a planner, you also donate a portion to SPARK HOPE. What really interested me is the fact that it is a win-win situation, get a planner, help children. Since it will benefit children, i got hooked. Ahem. (excuses,excuses…) 
I am not happy about the fact that i could get heart palpitations drinking 21 cups of coffee…and because I am not fond of Starbucks, each day is like dragging my foot to the store. Anyway, in order to get 21 stickers, all I think about is "this will benefit children…you’re helping kids."
One time while waiting for hubby at Shangri-La, I decided to "tambay" na lang at Starbucks. I was in deep thought that I just need 4 more stickers and I’m good to go. As I was in line, my former boss Mike Blanch tapped me and gave me his receipt coz he already got his planner. When I got his receipt, I didnt know it was equivalent to 3 stickers so I was quite surprised when the order taker told me, "you want to get your planner now ma’am?" Whoah! My eyes lit! No more dragging myself to starbucks…nyahoo! Thanks Mike! I got to get my planner coz of your help!
I’m sure we gave some children a spark of hope.
Happy Holidays!
