I'm Slightly Ridiculous

Tonight as I walked back from Wawa, carrying four coffees for myself and coworkers, I began to wonder just how much it would cost to invest in a Keurig for the store I work at.

So what have I just spent the last half hour doing? Researching the three different types of Keurigs available and debating on whether I can justify purchasing one for my store. I'm not joking - I'm seriously considering doing this. It would save everyone so much money, especially if I went with the Vue version - 'cause it'll do just about anything. The downside is, these things aren't cheap at the onset.

Naturally, this brings out the grocery shopper in me.

When I was younger, I always accompanied my mom on her trips to the grocery store. In doing this I not only got to spend some quality time with my mom, but I also learned the finer points of bargain shopping and how to figure out what the best deal is in the long run. Sure, we might not need a ten pound bag of rice right this instant, but rice lasts a while and we will use it.

How does this apply to buying a Keurig? Let me tell you.

Tonight I spent ten dollars on coffee. That's a tiny amount in the grand scheme of things, but let's look at it this way. If my three coworkers buy two coffees every day, that means that just the three of them are spending approximately ten dollars every day on coffee. And that's just from Wawa. That's not counting what they may be brewing at home. So then add in the several other coworkers that I know purchase a good bit of coffee every day from Wawa. You're now talking close to twenty dollars a day. Multiply that by five (assuming this habit is only fully encouraged while at work), and you get one hundred dollars.

A Vue Keurig costs approximately $250. Even factoring in purchasing a package of 75 qty capsule thingies, you've only bumped up the total to around $325. All that's left is to add water and maybe milk. Assuming we drink lots of coffee (which we do), you're maybe buying a gallon or two a week. So...seven dollars?

Methinks we need a Keurig.

Currently Reading: Brisinger by Christopher Paolini ('cause it's about time I finish this stinking series)
Currently Listening to: "United State of Pop 2012" by DJ Earworm

Judgment

So, Google put up a doodle of a dictator and not anything related (even a bunny?) to Easter. Naturally, this bothered me and my family. I have friends who have officially boycotted Google - uninstalled Chrome, changed their search to Bing, deactivated their gmail accounts.

I was on Twitter and was thinking through how I wanted to handle this situation. Sure, I was angry that the celebration that I hold very dear to my heart was overridden by a mere person, but then I sat back and took a few deep breaths.

Who am I to go off the handle about this?

Yes, this bothers me. Yes, I am disappointed in Google. Yes, I am a little offended. But I'm not going to condemn the people behind Google for this choice. I don't think their choice was a good one, but I'm also not going to start spewing hate at them. Not only would it accomplish squat, it would do nothing but show how judgmental Christians can be.

I can't judge the people behind this choice. The only thing I can do is love them in spite of their choice. Let's face it. At the end of the day, Jesus still died for those people too. Like I said, I'm not proud of Google, but I'm not going to condemn those responsible for that decision - I have no power to do that. There's only one Judge, and He's the one who sees it all. He knows the state of everyone on the planet. I do not. So who am I to determine the "judgement" ('cause remember, Google is a huge corporation. We screaming banshees of the internet are just a pile of noise they can choose to ignore), of someone(s) actions?

That's right, I'm no one. Just a fellow sinner trying to display God's love and compassion and Jesus' sacrifice. Remember fellow banshees, Jesus came to love the sinners and lead them to his Father's arms, not to pat the backs of anyone who can point and say, "You sin!"

So happy Easter all you adventurers out there. The real reason behind this holiday is to remember that we as Christians serve a living God, not one still lying in a hole somewhere rotting. The chocolate bunnies are just a bonus.

Currently Writing: Zero Point One outline
Currently listening to: "Glorious Day" by Casting Crowns