May I just say that I make a mean latte. Also my supervisor told me my very first cappuccino was perfect. What can I say, I'm a pretty good barista (except my whipped cream application is a bit messy. I'm working on it).

The nice thing about being a Starbucks barista is that you don't have to think about or work with relationship dynamics at all (and you don't think about men either). All day you are completely focused on what a customer wants and how you're gonna make it. You're not performing, you're not analyzing, you're not problem solving, you're not going insane. Every single day, you walk in and look forward to making a nice French press and serving the best pumpkin spice lattes you can. I'm really enjoying having my mind focus on making tea and coffee (and not on conflict and gobbledygook).

And laughing and having a good time with really nice coworkers too.

have you had a pumpkin spice latte today?