I'll be the first to admit I LOVE coffee. There's nothing quite like the smell of a fresh cup of coffee in the morning or iced coffee on a hot day. I'll also be the first to admit I have a problem. I'm addicted to Starbucks Coffee. You either love it or hate it and as I once told my coworker, I love it more than anything. I'm not ashamed in the least of this addiction. Here's 10 things you understand if you're addicted to Starbucks.

1. You need to be a gold member.

Okay, maybe you don't NEED it, but it really shows your addiction when you pull out that gold sparkly card and it says your name at the bottom. Also, being a gold member does has its perks besides the sparkly card, which I mean, who doesn't love that little thing. As a gold member you get a free drink every 125 stars. I know that sounds like a lot but it adds up quickly I promise. Along with that comes other perks like order ahead and a Birthday reward! Who doesn't love free Starbucks on their birthday?!

2. Even though the card is cool, you'll probably still pay with your phone.

It's super handy to have the Starbucks app on your phone. You don't even need to worry about carrying your wallet. Also, it tracks your stars, tells you the name of the song that's playing in the store, and even gives you access to free music. There's more but why don't you download the app and discover a whole new world for yourself!

3. You often help your friends order.

I hate to admit it but I've tried most of the drinks on the menu and secret menus. When a Starbucks virgin asks what to order I have a checklist that I go through to help them decide and if you're an addict, I'm sure you do too. Also there's the lingo. Tall=Small. Grande=Medium. Venti=Large. If you're feeling really sassy you could order a Trenta=Extra Large, but that's only for the days when my coffee needs coffee.

4. You've probably had a crush on a Barista at one time or another.

You know the one. They make your drink so perfectly that your tastebuds jump for joy. There's something wonderful about a person that makes your coffee just right. I know I could never do the job of a Starbucks Barista. Costumers at Starbucks can be super demanding and I'm sure those drinks are not easy to make. Shout out to all the awesome Baristas in my life. You may spell my name wrong, but you never cease to give me great coffee.

5. You get angry when a friend goes to Starbucks without you.

You're sitting at work or in a classroom and all of a sudden your coworker or friend walks in with a Starbucks cup. How dare you. Don't be that friend. If your fellow Starbucks lover is not with you simply make their day with a "I'm at Starbucks what do you want?" text. Those type of friends are the friends I want in my life.

6. You have too many tumblers and coffee mugs.

Every time I go into a Starbucks a new tumbler catches my eye. I think to myself "Oh! I need this because I will save ten cents every time I use it." It doesn't seem like much but I promise it adds up. Although, If you're anything like me you forget the tumbler every time you enter a Starbucks and it ends up in a cabinet in your apartment.

7. You will find the nearest Starbucks.

The sign is hidden? You'll find it. Never been to that city? Walk around for a few minutes and you'll find it. It's inside a 10 story building on the second floor? You'll still find it. I joke about it being my sixth sense but also it's pretty normal for me to come across the only Starbucks in town.

8. Starbucks can be expensive.

Let's be real here: I've spent far too much money on Starbucks drinks. However, I regret nothing and here's why. Life is short. If coffee is the one thing I spend my hard earned money on then I'm cool with it. Though it may not make any sense to you at all I respect you for having that opinion. Do what makes you happy, friends. Also here is the point where I need to check my white privilege. I 100% understand that the only reason I can be addicted to Starbucks is because I have money and I will never be one to brag or complain about that fact. Noticing your own privilege is important. I'm also aware that Starbucks tried to fix this with the Race Together movement, which flopped miserably. Oppression is not something that can be discussed in a two minute interaction between you and your Barista while ordering.

9. You've been called basic or a hipster.

Since when does the coffee I drink define who I am as a human? Before you judge the girl in the big sunglasses getting her venti iced chai maybe you should get to know her on a deeper level. Also the dude in front of you in the tight pants and the band shirt might not be all that bad. Be whoever you want to be friends.

10. You'll probably settle for Dunkin.

At the end of the day, coffee is coffee. Both companies are good for different reasons and though I'd hate to admit it, I enjoy both. In all honesty the best coffee I've ever had was when I was in Haiti for a week. It was different but amazing. Coffee is awesome and so are you.