Starbucks in SM Southmall is already open since the weekend, I've heard. Last night, I passed by the place. I was planning to have a cup of hot chocolate or tea, but 10 meters away from the store, I can hear this group of 30-something moms laughing uncontrollably.

Ugh.

Why must every Starbucks crowd be annoyingly noisy? Different branches, same crowd. This reminded me why I have stopped going to Starbucks when I'm alone. Any other coffee shop than Starbucks. But then when I'm with my friends, they'd much prefer Starbucks. So I can't argue can I?