SSG's a Shorty

Every morning SSG goes down to the Starbucks in her building with some of the guys she works with. SSG thinks she's 5'5 but second guesses herself when even in heels she has to look UP to talk to those fools.

But that's not the short we're talking about here, THIS is the short we're talking about ...

SSG discovered that Starbucks still has a SHORT size! It's not on the menu but is 8 ounces compared to the tall (12 oz), grande (16 oz) and venti (20 oz).

SSG usually has a cup of coffee at home before she heads into work, so by the time the Starbucks run rolls along, she's really just going downstairs for a break ... and let's be honest ... to check out the cute boys that FLOOD that place every morning.

Most days SSG gets an americano, which is just a shot or two of espresso mixed with hot water, but occasionally (usually on conference call days) one of the fun seasonal drinks like a Pumpkin Spice Latte sounds good.

Before, SSG would just order a grande, fork over her $5, drink 3/4 of it and call it a day.

ENTER, the SHORT.

It's cheaper and SSG is actually able to finish it.

Just out of curiosity, SSG checked the calorie count. A grande pumpkin spice latte with whole milk & whipped cream (which is how it comes standard) is 410 calories. A short with nonfat milk & whipped cream is only 180. And it's only $3. AND you still get the whipped cream, which let's face it is the only reason to get any kind of fru fru coffee. They really should just offer a cup of whipped cream and flavored sprinkles on their menu.

A Peppermint Mocha ... grande with whole milk & whipped cream is 430 calories. A short with nonfat milk and whipped cream is 200. A short gingerbread latte with nonfat milk & whipped cream is 170.

SSG has decided being a shorty suits her just fine.

Curious as to what your drink looks like? Check out the 'bucks nutrition info site here.