October 7, 2020
A few weeks ago I wrote a post on the unexpected, less glamorous side of becoming a barista. As promised, I wanted to share the absolute best parts of the job for those who areRead More
August 19, 2020
Let me start by saying working as a barista feels like something I was made to do and I would not take back a single moment of what I learned through the job. However, IRead More
April 20, 2020
The hum begins as a melancholy ring, Penetrating my ears disguised as a harmony. Much too early for the birds to sing. Up in a daze, but only temporarily. Feel the bite of the coldRead More
March 11, 2020
I walk through the doors, heels clacking a little too loudly, my blazer crisply rolled at the cuffs. An image of corporate-assuredness is presented and I am able to rattle off phrases like, “We’ve seenRead More
January 6, 2020
This holiday season brought new memories, lots of reminiscing and words of wisdom that can be heard only from the mouths of your eldest relatives. My great aunt and uncle are approaching 90 years ofRead More
November 25, 2019
Much of my life thus far has been spent full-time. Whether I was a full-time student, barista, or writer, I put every ounce of my energy into life. Living your life full-time is exhausting. ItRead More
August 29, 2019
I don’t know what it is, but every time I finish a workout the first thing I crave is a coffee. I don’t want to erase all the work I just did by loading upRead More
August 11, 2019
My first and all-time favorite job was working as a barista at a local coffee shop. However this job included two stipulations- 1. I was destined to be a coffee snob forever and 2. IRead More
May 31, 2019
The service industry changes you as a person. I worked as a barista on and off for several years, and full-time for the year following my college graduation. It was the hardest job I’ve hadRead More