What that Free Slurpee Really Cost's

Me being an economist in training my thought process tends to be a little different then other people's. About a week ago I was talking to one of the other people in the office about the very topic of opportunity cost.

A quick run down is that there is no such thing as a free lunch err.. Slurpee. It always cost's you something. You may keep that money in your pocket but you give up time that you could be doing something else, as EconGirl says "laying on the comfy couch watching you favorite show on the boob tube." (Ok not a direct quote but close enough)

My explanation is a little dry, but EconGirl just does a much better job of it then I do so...check it out here