Thank you to…
February 1, 2009
To the Caffé Nero Barista with the funny hair,
I walked into your little coffee shop and took a deep breath of that familiar caffeinated air. As I waited in line, I rehearsed my order, ready to announce it to you after eight long months. Then you looked at me, smiled, and before I could utter a word, you said, “Tall soy chai?”
Yeah, exactly.
I nodded, and smiled that you remembered me, remembered what I like, after all this time.
Thanks, Buddy.
I work at a coffee shop, and I love it when I’m able to remember what people drink, even after long absences.
That’s pretty awesome to remember after 8 months, though.
That is so touching. Really, it is. Very cool, Faith. Any chance you’ll be coming though Holland?
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