red cups

every year after halloween has come and gone, november 1st ushers in a national holiday for coffee lovers.
the starbucks red cup.
they are so wondrously decorated that you actually taste christmas cheer as you sip.

and i have asked the sister to abstain from purchasing one until we are reunited for thanksgiving.
we have been badgered by co-workers, taunted by friends, mis-understood by family; but we the two faithful few, have held our ground for 19 days.
and only 5 days remain.

the sister has been forced to drink iced beverages in chilly maryland.
and i have been forced to do the same in warm southern california.

we both eagerly wait in anticipation until that fated day when we can hand over our 5 dollars and receive that cozy red cup.