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May 01, 2006
Liking Things a Real Latte
Darlings. Today is the first day that I can finally realize my dream of wearing dungarees to my workplace - each and every day.
Your girl in liquors - and pink-footed pajamas - scored herself (relatively) gainful employment! Starting at 4 p.m. MT today, I will be manning the helm at the strangely named, but delighfully cozy, Capuvino - a coffee shop and wine bar in the "Bonnie Brae" district of Denver. Heretofore known as "Bonnie Bree." But you saw that coming, no? (Capubreeno? All right. But only if you insist.) 
I am so thrilled. This is exactly the type of position I was looking for, and - what's more important - the business is privately owned by a motivated and intelligent local entrepreneur with a mind towards expansion. What an excellent way for me to familiarize myself with this industry...and this type of shop in particular. I won't even have to fight off the "alki-paws" sure to be traded in by the denizens of Kuki's House of Refinement. Not only do I like the woman who runs it quite a bit, but she likes me and recognizes that my skills in consumer marketing will be a boon...not a threat. How refreshing to work with someone who puts business growth ahead of personal competition. For $8 an hour, plus tips, no less.
In short, I am blown away and excited by this opportunity. As far as seeing the internal workings of a small service shop, this really couldn't be more perfect. My gast is, like, so totally flabberred I've almost even forgotten the heartbreaking pictures of David "pass the maple syrup" Bowie from last week.
Almost.
The one drawback? Ten bucks my creative coffee ground measurement techniques aren't quite up to par. The old "Eh! I'll just add another quarter-cup of grounds and see just how thick I can make this water!" technique perfected over years of lazy nonchalance just might not cut it among a more discerning crowd than...um...me. I guess we all have to grow up sometimes.
Posted by Bree at May 1, 2006 07:16 AM