Somehow life just gets too dang busy. I know that I should "beware the barrenness of a busy life" as we learned in Nepal, and honestly, that's difficult to do. This week I've worked a lot at both my jobs, had classes, worked on wedding stuff, read some books, and didn't spend as much time with Joy as I would have liked. Or with God for that matter.
It just seems there is always a list of things I need to be doing. And the more I do, the longer the list gets. Perhaps business breeds business.
Anyway, today is a good day. I'm coming out of my shell at Starbucks, and honestly, I don't know if Chicago's ready for it. With all their SUV's and "normality" and Grande Nonfat Lattes and all. But th majority of people at Starbucks that I work with seem to be enjoying it. I'm honestly a crazy silly goofball and it's a delight. I'm a child. I make up games, sing songs, and even do little jigs here and there, all as I'm brewing coffee, steaming milk, pulling shots.
My favourite game when business is a little slow is to play "Mystery Syrup." When a customer orders a mocha or latte, I tell them about the game: "If you want to play, you turn around for a moment and I will put a little bit of any syrup flavour in your drink. Then you can try to guess what it is. If you like it, everyone wins. If not, I'll make your drink just as you ordered it."
I love the people that go for it. Sadly, it's the minority. Where is our childlike love of games, anticipation, mystery? I don't see why it can't be a part of a silly coffee drink after all.
And besides, so far I haven't had to remake any drink.
Yeah, I'm that good.
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I've been trying to post a comment for days, but my computer wasn't working. Anyway, I wanted to tell you that I would go for your "mystery syrup" game. Hope you have more players
Stephen! I wish I had been that cool of a barista when I worked at Starbucks to do something like that. :) I would love to play your game if you worked at my Starbucks!! :)
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