Coffee Girl Math

Girl Math is a meme that revolves around the rationale behind women's spending, which can be irresponsible and questionable. Think of buying luxury goods when they can't buy just because it would have another purpose that elevates their life. I mean, there are a lot of variations to that. It's one of the trendiest terms lately and deals with behavioural economics.

A few years ago, I remembered older people on the Internet saying things like, "The younger generation can't buy a house because they are wasting money on overpriced lattes."

Nowadays, there are saying like, "Just buy and enjoy your latte because the economy is doomed anyway!" whichever you're subscribed to, if caffeine brings you joy, have no shame buying it. But these days, I'd like to be a lot more responsible.

You would be surprised to know that coffee from a cute little cafe here costs over $2 these days. It used to be cheaper, but with inflation and everything, prices have gone up. I swear, for someone who loves coffee, I did the math.

My friends often joked that if I skipped coffee for a year, I could save enough to afford a Lamborghini.

I spent a couple of years cafe hopping, but they all started to look and feel the same. At the same time, the innovation is slow, which left me feeling a bit burnt out. Now, I only go to cafes when there's something new or they offer new beans.

Since I moved here, I have also gone to a cafe when it's just too hot outside and I need an extremely cool place. But they all come at a cost, and there's honestly nothing comfier than my working room.

Inside it, I've got a comfy chair, a proper-sized table, and plugs that I never have to share with others. It honestly makes more sense to enjoy coffee at home than inside the cafe.

So, to trick my brain when I want an extra sweet boost, I either buy canned coffee or brew my own and pour it into these branded cups. It makes it seem like I am heading out to a cafe while, in reality, I am just going to my working space.

You know, not only did I save up on money, but I also had a great experience with coffee. The coffee I made is a lot more consistent than some local cafes around here.

And that's my coffee girl math.