Iced coffee buzz

Note to fellow coffee addicts: Starbucks has a new version of their instant coffee, Via, that is made for iced coffee. It couldn't be easier. You just dump it into your cup/thermos/container of choice, pour in some water and ice cups, and voila! Yumville. To kick up the tastiness you could add some milk/cream, sugar/splenda, and/or flavorings. I made mine with a little half & half, splenda, and sugar free vanilla syrup. It's $5.95 for a 5 pack but Starbucks usually has coupons right by the register for a dollar off. So this is definitely cheaper than my $3.50 iced chai habit I've been abusing of late since it's been so.incredibly. hot out.

*No, I didn't get paid by Starbucks to pimp their product. :)

Weekend was pretty relaxing. Saturday we went to Lenexa to do an event with MoKan Greyhounds. Lots of hanging out with greyhounds, talking to the public about how awesome they are, letting everyone pet Penny. Next year we're bringing portable fans because again...hot! We saw a demonstration by the Lenexa police department with their K-9 unit which was really neat. The dogs cost $9k each and are taught their commands in dutch. They will instantly stop searching on command if given the cue to stop. That would never happen...if Penny saw a rabbit or a squirrel that would be no stopping her! After we got home, we just hung out and watched Big Bang Theory. Can't wait for new episodes in September! You are missing out if you're not watching that show.

Sunday we started a new series at church, basically about our purpose in life and why we're even here. Pretty deep stuff. But important. I'm excited to hear more...it's a six week series so if you live in or around Lawrence and happened to come across the blog, I definitely invite you to check it out.

After church I went to data entry training! Haha...but really, it will be a good way for me to get involved with EastLake. I'll be entering in the connection cards we all fill out at services so the staff can do their outreach to first/second timers, follow through on decisions to follow Jesus, pray for prayer requests, etc. It was fun getting to know more EastLake ladies! Every single person I've met through EastLake has been a pleasure to get to know.