One Golden Espresso Machine
May 17th 2007 05:57
"The recipient of this award goes to moi/The best qualified superstar" - EPMD
Sure I paid my dues. Working early weekend mornings and late nights for the minimum wage, if that. I'm still owed a payout from the last shift I did with probably the most corrupt hospitality bosses in Sydney. Yeah they own a beachfront cafe.
Alas, my barista skills have been honed and challenged to the point where I can say I deserve this award. Much like your average rockstar I have brought in the crowds and developed a name for the venue in which I am paid to get my coffee grind on.
I've thought about buying it for myself, but it doesn't have to be like that. The cafe society owes it to me. A reputation for good coffee that is known across the state - that is what I intend to achieve.
I hear there are actually awards for the best in the business, but I've decided to make one up for myself. Sorry, a certificate of recognition from The Good Food Guide just won't cut it around here. A golden espresso machine - or better yet, one acually made of gold - would be ample evidence for all those who wish to see and taste what the fuss is all about.
The stuff of conversations...
I don't buy stairways to heaven.
One sip of my coffee and BOOM! You're there.
Uh-huh uh-huh. Stay tuned for my campaign on a smokers lounge coming soon to a theatre/bar/pub/cafe/club/con cert hall near YOU!
Sure I paid my dues. Working early weekend mornings and late nights for the minimum wage, if that. I'm still owed a payout from the last shift I did with probably the most corrupt hospitality bosses in Sydney. Yeah they own a beachfront cafe.
Alas, my barista skills have been honed and challenged to the point where I can say I deserve this award. Much like your average rockstar I have brought in the crowds and developed a name for the venue in which I am paid to get my coffee grind on.
I've thought about buying it for myself, but it doesn't have to be like that. The cafe society owes it to me. A reputation for good coffee that is known across the state - that is what I intend to achieve.
I hear there are actually awards for the best in the business, but I've decided to make one up for myself. Sorry, a certificate of recognition from The Good Food Guide just won't cut it around here. A golden espresso machine - or better yet, one acually made of gold - would be ample evidence for all those who wish to see and taste what the fuss is all about.
The stuff of conversations...
I don't buy stairways to heaven.
One sip of my coffee and BOOM! You're there.
Uh-huh uh-huh. Stay tuned for my campaign on a smokers lounge coming soon to a theatre/bar/pub/cafe/club/con cert hall near YOU!
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Comment by Ruby
The Rubik's Cube
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
I have been thinking about a poets coffee place for AGES.... that smell is enough of a draw card for anyone and hot balmy nights with the right music and the right words? I reckon pubs would cease to exist.
Need a job?
ash
Comment by DuskDevi
Rucks and Rolls
Rugby World Cup 2007
...Opto bean me up...?!
Greetings Exalted Barista...
I can smell the coffee.
Must taste it too one day....
Be well AquaMan.
...warmth...
Dusk
Comment by Optomistic Opportunism
Bohemian Hiphop
Japanese Jazz Funk
Optomystic Opportunism
I guess I'm kinda good at self promotion huh?
Thanks for replies...
Ruby,
Caramel macchiato? If someone asks me for one, I''ll remember you. Kinda perplexed on how to make one though...
Ash,
We are soooo much on the same level I think I'll have to stop being honest and just provide a link to your page.
Me? Conceptual.
You? Expressionist.
Thanks for sharing.
Dusk,
Okay maybe I'm conceptualising the impossible in that line, but if it keeps you buzzin I'm right there with you.
See yas,
Opto
Comment by postmoderncritic
Postmodern Critic
Daily Inspirations
Relativity Watch
Padsoc
Just thought I'd drop in and say "Hello!"
My latest philosophy is not to take anything too seriously and find the positive in every situation- let go of things where necessary and move on for the better.
How's life been treating you?
Epiphanie
P.S. I think you mean 'refinement' where you use 'refination'
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
Conceptual Expressions..... mmmmm I can smell it from it here.....
Comment by Optomistic Opportunism
Bohemian Hiphop
Japanese Jazz Funk
Optomystic Opportunism
Okay but I have demands.
It has to be in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, and I'm only working the afternoon shift. I'll work weekends if I'm working with you...
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
I have just got my weekends back I`m not parting with them easily.... seems there may be bonuses to this weekend work though - I may reconsider ~grin~
Comment by Optomistic Opportunism
Bohemian Hiphop
Japanese Jazz Funk
Optomystic Opportunism
Weekends are good for working if you enjoy tranquility during the week while everyone else doesn't. Plus hey, this is hospitality, its not like we're missing out on any of the hustle and bustle of the weekends.
And hence the glitch. Truth be told, I don't even have a driver's licence. Can we get a bit of fringe benifits into this and include the plane flight every day I'm over? Us easties chuck tanties when we feel we're not being pampered...
Comment by Lilla
Enviro Warrior
An Extra Ordinary Life
Dream Herald
I be smellin dat bean from here man, but I can't be drinkin' it, see... got me sensitivities see... but dat there bean, it sure shmells gude...one sniff ...
....takin' me futher...
Lilla ...