[JAPAN] STARBUCKS CITY MUGS/TUMBLERS

Hello everyone!

This is my first post of what I considered as "my precious" collection of Starbucks City Mugs/Tumblers. What I am going to post right now is not actually my first item in my collection. I started collecting last May 2013 in my recent trip to Phuket, Thailand. Though it was a  long time dream to collect. I was inspired by a childhood friend who worked in Starbucks - Dubai but at that time, it was just all in my mind. I have not got any chance to start collecting yet due to, of course, the budget constraint and I don't get to travel much.

But when we talk about the love and passion with something, it's never too late to start anytime. I guess, it never requires one to start immediately just to say you were able to do it. Time, itself will tell when you're ready to start. The passion is already there.. It's within you, so the moment you feel you are ready, get the first item in your collection, then that is it! Everything else will follow. And when you'll get started, you will realize that there are a lot of ways to be able to collect without hurting your purse. =)

Here's some helpful tips... based on my experience...

1.) Collect as many friends as you can from all over the world. you'll surely be receiving a package weekly ;)

I got this two lovely City Tumblers (Nagoya and Tokyo City of Japan) from a very special friend, Meldy Kanto. She was one of my closest in my first job. A confidant and a true friend to keep for life. Sent via post, courier was quite expensive so her husband, Edu told her to send me two so the charge would pay off! Lucky me =) *wink*

2.) Be extra nice and friendly to your bosses, colleagues, neighbors, roommates, and even your family members, on their next trip, you can especially request him/her to bring you extra special one instead of the usual undying travel present-- a key chain!

3.) Make use of the excess or unwanted items from your collection, other may not have it in their sets so you can swap it with some other collector.

4.) Watch out for some flea markets or garage sales nearby.

5.) Watch out for the unwanted items from your friends with the same collection as you are having! He could give it you instead of thrashing it. ;)

6.) Or finally, if you have extra cash and you don't know where and how to spend it, ask your travelling friends to buy one for you.

I hope you find this post full of sense!

Please watch out for my next post... I'm going to show you more of my collection!

Mabuhay!

Love Lots,

jtea