It's a new "My Starbucks Rewards" card. Now, I have been a card-carrying member of the registered-Starbucks-card nation for a number of years. Back then, I had this really cool, retro-looking card:
Then, as part of my 40th birthday gift two years ago, my best friend, Shipley, enrolled me in the Starbucks Gold program, which came with this card:
Classy, no? Anyway, Starbucks has rolled out a new program called My Starbucks Rewards. They thanked me for being a Starbucks Gold member, and because we've been sharin' the love for so long, they were welcoming me to the "next evolution of their rewards program, at the Gold Level. Automatically." Here is my new card:
Oooooh... shiny. It even has my name and "Cardholder since 2007" printed on it. I. Feel. So. Special.
Oooooh... shiny. It even has my name and "Cardholder since 2007" printed on it. I. Feel. So. Special.And, to make me feel even MORE special, I peeled off the new card to find a free drink coupon. Suh-weet! We like free things almost as much as shiny things.
The only thing is, and I hate to break it to them... but since joining the ranks of the unemployed last summer, going to Starbucks is one of the things we cut way back on. As in, special occasions only. And even then, it's iffy at best. Still, they love me. I'm a Gold Level cardmember -- even though that and a nickel (or, more accurately, $5) will not get you a cup of coffee there.
The only thing is, and I hate to break it to them... but since joining the ranks of the unemployed last summer, going to Starbucks is one of the things we cut way back on. As in, special occasions only. And even then, it's iffy at best. Still, they love me. I'm a Gold Level cardmember -- even though that and a nickel (or, more accurately, $5) will not get you a cup of coffee there.*An extra credit point to anyone who knows who said the quote used as this post's title!
10 comments:
Steve Martin in "The Jerk." :)
I didn't even know Starbucks had a card like that, congratulations!
QUOTE CLARIFICATION: Apparently, I misquoted the quote. It's actually, "You like me... right now, you like me!"
I realized I was thinking the wrong quote. "I am somebody" is what I was thinking. I guess no extra point for me:)
Sally Field
I haven't had SB since before Thanksgiving. I told *them* I wouldn't be back since they raised their prices and I haven't.
Sally Field, Places in the Heart?
Love Starbucks! :)
I'm glad I never liked coffee!
Sally Field upon accepting her Oscar.
Carol B.
I'll take my $1.09 large beverage from McD's instead. But thanks for saying the name "Shipley." Totally made me smile!
I didn't even know Starbucks had a membership card or whatever that thing is....huh. I really do learn something new every day.
Have you ever considered a career as a hand model? :-)
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