(my) 2011 Starbucks Limited Edition Planner

After cursing in my head the driver who left us in Meralco, forcing me and my colleague EJ Pagulong to commute back to St. Paul Pasig, I realized that we could stop by a near Starbucks branch (the one in Metrowalk) and buy Caramel Frappucino in order to complete my first set of collection of stickers for the Starbucks Planner.




Velvet



I was eager to get the Velvet one because it feels soft and it really looks elegant. Aside from those, the barista who gave me the planner said that the Velvet version was the least chosen among the three because of its texture - very easy to dirty and wet. Nonetheless, I chose this version because it is very soft (duh, kaya nga Velvet) and because it is the color of my university.

Anyhow, the 2011 planner compared to its 2009 and 2010 predecessors, looks the most elegant and most artistic; also the fact that the inside pages of the Starbucks Planner is back to its horizontal orientation, makes it more friendly for writing and taking down notes (or doodling for most students). It is also lined compared to the 2010 edition.

But compared to the 2008 planner, the 2011 planner will succumb to its elegance and style. Until now, my 2008 planner is in use. The leather binding really looks classy.

The Starbucks cup bookmark pendant is also sassy.

Nevertheless, the planner is a work of art.

Aside from these things, the 2011 edition carries on the tradition of giving the owners several discounts and promos throughout the year.

This edition particularly offers the following:

1. complimentary upsize of any Starbucks Espresso beverage
2. a free tall beverage upon purchase of a Starbucks Kape Vinta or a Philippine Collector Series merchandise such as a mug, a tumbler, or a Bearista bear
3. free Frappuccino beverage for a purchase of any Frappuccino beverage
4. complimentary Top Pot Doughnuts for every order of a Coffee Carrier
5. a 10% discount when purchasing a tumbler


Bookmark pendant



6. complimentary Starbucks Via Stick for a purchase of promotional Starbucks Via Ready Brew

7. free Espresso beverage or Tea Latte upon purchase of an Espresso beverage or Tea Latte
8. complimentary beverage for a purchase of a beverage in any new Starbucks branch this 2011

Each promo is valid during a certain period of time only except for the last one which can be used from Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011.