Going Down...Town?

Operation move the coffee shop downtown is underway?

At least I think it is. I'm not really sure anymore....

We closed up shop on Saturday with big plans of being all moved into the new building downtown by this Friday.

Last week my coffee boss was pulling and rallying us to put all our effort into the big move this week, so that we can reopen without delay. 

This week Mona and I have hardly been able to pull two words out of her. 

There have been vague plans and almost answers, but every time we start asking too many questions she says she will talk to us later. 

It's already Tuesday and we have done nothing.

Friday is coming up fast!

I drove by the building this morning, before my other job, and there's not even a sign on the old building saying that we are closed, just doors locked and lights off. 

I looked through the window and it didn't seem like anything had been touched since I left on Saturday night. 

Part of me is thinking they have no plan and no idea what they are doing and that they are going to expect us all to drop everything and scramble with them at the last minute (much like how the work scheduling was the last two weeks). 

And part of me is thinking that Mandy and Juan got in another fight and decided to call it quits and forgot to tell us. 

Mona and I aren't sure what to do or if we still have jobs. 

Right now it's a game of wait and see game.  

I don't think there is anyway we will be all moved in by Friday.

Oh and did I mention that Mandy also has us signed up for an local business expo on Sunday, and we have nothing done for that either? 

Oy Vey!

How did I end up with three jobs?

Guys. I'm tired of working two jobs.

I know I've only been doing this two weeks, but it's exhausting. 

And, not only am I working two jobs, I somehow I find myself actually working three jobs. 

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Get this, I know it's going to sound weird, but the coffee shop is inside a Mexican restaurant!

It's one of the strangest things I have ever seen or heard! But they make it work...I guess?

The coffee shop owner and the Mexican restaurant owner are business partners. They are in one little building in a strip mall and split the space. There are two separate counters and they share the seating area.

This is all kinds of unusual and I find it very intriguing, except for the part where I have to be a Barista and a waitress at the same time. 

Do you know how hard it is to be a Barista and a waitress at the same time!?! 

Pretty darn difficult if you ask me!

Making the fancy coffee takes some time and when you have a line of coffee people and even one or two tables it's very hard to keep up and take care of everyone in a timely manor (It's near impossible).

You would think, with it technically being two separate businesses (They have different names and different counters), they would have two separate workers, but that is not the case. Luna gets all the work!

I know I'm complaining little (okay maybe a lot) here because I'm tired, but I really do like the job and it pays for my coffee habit (I think, even with my discount, I am paying them to work there). 

It may be a a slightly unusual situation that is a lot of work, but it's all good. I got this. I'm super woman. I'll make it work! 

...right after my nap. 

Barista Update

You guys are probably wondering how my first day as a Barista went...I told you I was starting last week and never gave you any type of update!

You're probably asking what kind of blogger is this Luna LaBlue? She just left us hanging like this? She left us wondering if she hated being a Barista or if she up and quit after the first ten minuets or if she died from a fatal steamed milk accident?!? Who knows? Not us!

Well guys, good news! I did not die in a fatal steamed milk accident!

I actually kinda love it! I was practically running the place after the first hour (slightly over-exaggerated statement)!

My First Cup Of Coffee

Look at my picture and you can see my first cup of coffee! Mona says it looks like I didn't measure the right amount of milk because the cup isn't full, but I was so excited I had to take a drink before I took the picture. I had been up since 5:30 AM I needed a sip of my HappyCappi before I could think properly and take a picture!

As you can clearly see I perfected the coffee art. What do you mean you don't see it? It's a cloud people! 

Anyways, back to what I was saying. I think I am picking it up rather well. I have the main base of coffee drinks down (lattes and cappuccinos) and now I just have to remember how to make all the specialty drinks they serve.

I really do enjoy the atmosphere of working in a coffee shop and chatting with the customers (do not call them patients-this is not my hospital job) and I think I will keep it for awhile.

I am helping them plan a fall open house for this Saturday. We will be introducing all of our new fall drinks and we will have tastings and drawings for prizes and fun!

I will tell you guys all about it next week! I promise! I won't forget! Just remind me if I haven't posted anything by next Thursday...

Barista In Training

Tonight I start training to become a Barista! For those of you who have no idea what a Barista is, let me tell you.

You know that wonderful person who makes your triple, soy, sugar-free, caramel macchiato, with extra whipped cream (or "fancy coffee" if your not hip on your coffee lingo) every morning? Well, that person is now going to be me! (I can also get you a plain cup of joe, but that's not as exciting to talk about).

I will learn how to pull espresso to get a perfect crema. I will see just the right way to stretch milk to get it smooth and foamy, but not bubbly. I will learn to prefect the art of coffee to make it not only taste good, but look good as well. 

Boy, I think I am already starting to sound like a professional Barista! Look what reading the Barista instruction manual can getcha!

Now all I need is to do is learn exactly what my new Barista vocabulary means!

Thankfully I do have some knowledge of coffee.

First off, I drink a LOT of coffee, so I think that gives me a good advantage.

Secondly, Mona and I, are thinking about opening our own coffee shop in the next few years, (you may have heard me talk about this before in my HappyCappi Post) so I have done some research.

Working at this local coffee shop does kinda make me feel like a top secret double agent! I will learn all of her tips and tricks, just to pull the rug out from under her and become her competition.

The fact that I want to open my own coffee shop did not come up in the job interview.

This does make me feel a little guilty.

But healthy competition is good and she does need help and who better than someone who loves coffee and is going to be the best Barista then can and what if the new shop never works out? This is a good thing. I don't need to feel guilty...right?