Starbucks: whether you love it or hate it, you can't help but admit that the green mermaid has become an American icon. And while tons of you turn your nose up at a sugar-packed frappucino with extra whip, there's an equal number of us who can't go two days without hitting up the place (myself included). Everyone who's totally addicted to Starbucks will know these ten truths:

1. You know that showing up late is perfectly acceptable if it was for Starbucks.

Okay, sure, nobody likes being "that guy" (or girl) who shows up late, yet has a drink in their hands, but sometimes you can't help it! Sometimes you get there with enough time to still make it just to find out that the lady at the front of the line has to order for her whole office. And besides, your brain works better on caffeine anyways.

2. You know that if Starbucks made a separate line for their gold card holders, their business would probably triple the profits.

It's all about that #VIP treatment.

3. Speaking of VIP treatment, you know that there's nothing better than having a favorite barista who makes your drink just right is one of the greatest pleasures in life.

Bonus points if you know each other by name (shout out to Alicia, you're the greatest!)

4. You know that the trenta size exists, and you know that sometimes it's totally necessary.

No, it is not too much caffeine. How dare you.

5. You know that frappucinos aren't real coffee.

They're for middle schoolers and anyone who's hit puberty shouldn't be caught with one in their hand.

6. Yet somehow, you find yourself weirdly drawn to them when you're having a rough day.

7. You know that your homemade coffee will just never equate to Starbucks' beautiful creations, no matter how good you are at home brewing.

8. You know that when you've drank enough Starbucks, you develop the ability to tell if they've messed up your order.

9. You know that people who freak out over the tall, grande, venti dilemma are bad comedians and not worthy of the caffeine.

10. And finally, you know that your day never really starts without your coffee fix.

It doesn't matter if it's 7 a.m. or 7 p.m., your brain works better on the bucks.