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The Pumpkin Spice Of Life Let me set the scene, it’s the middle of September and my friend and I approach the window of the Starbucks drive through, when all of a sudden, she lets out a scream. Panicked, I obviously ask what’s wrong and whether everything is alright. To which she replied after seeing a notice in the window, “Indi, the pumpkin spiced lattes are coming out in 10 days!”. Everything was not alright, as a sense of anger rushed over me and the thought of being overwhelmed by the smell of cinnamon from now until January became increasingly apparent. Pumpkin spiced season was approaching, and frankly I had no way of escaping it. I have always considered myself rather basic.
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I enjoy basic television shows like Pretty Little Liars and Gossip Girl, I’ve always had a crush on Zac Efron, I carry a tube of Carmex everywhere with me, I think listening to indie music makes me unique, and I love an iced drink from Starbucks as much as the next basic bitch of this generation. This overrated beverage is used to define the stereotypical Fiat 500 girl who lives in leggings, baggy jumpers and Ugg boots whilst pumpkin spiced lattes pump through their veins. It screams 2013 Tumblr and Pinterest boards, and personally I thought we were past that. However, one thing I pride myself on is the fact that I am not basic enough to like pumpkin spiced lattes! I love all the usual things that go
