Well, isn't this a whole load of fun... I've spent hours in this place (Starbucks) and I don't recall hearing the same tune played twice. I've been proof reading, drinking pleasant liquids and having the occasional item of food. So far:

• Orange juice
• Venti Mocha
• Bagel and cream cheese
• Orange juice
• Chicken salsa panini
• Mocha frappuccino

I've got wireless internet access (though browsing porn is a definite no-no) and I've enough battery power to enjoy it. I have instant messenger, email, access to the systems in the office. I have my mobile phone with the ability to text friends... this is just cool.

If it were not for the fact that the cost per hour of being here is remarkably high, I would recommend that everyone work this way. I reckon that this could one day be the office working of the future. A series of coffee bars/workshops, where people can go, sponsored by their employer, to eat drink and immerse themselves in their own personal thought-space.

I can dream can't I?

I've also learned about Starbucks decor and lighting and how they think they're a fair trade high quality company. Bizarrely, their bottom line profit is not as impressive as you'd think... so my buying their nicely overpriced drinks is more of a public duty than ridiculous luxury.