Had a meet and greet with a store manager. I did a coffee tasting, paring one coffee which had been designed for restaurant use with 3 food items, to simulate an appetizer, entree and dessert.

He not only hated most of the pairing because it was savory, but he didn't think that I had any passion for food or coffee.

Are you fucking serious?

While I didn't come to LA to shine as a Barista, I hate people thinking that I'm not excellent at my job.

It's been a while since I've written anything other than a facebook status.

I'm planning on taking a writing class with second city in the next few months if I can do so without selling a kidney.

On a note that doesn't involve my bitching about my perspicacity deficit (lost 2 pairs of shoes, 2 pairs of spectacles, 1 v. expensive bra and my ability to remember customer orders)

uh... digress...

oh yeah! Lisa Congdon! She's an artist who, among other things, takes photos/draws collections. She did one collection a day for 2010. My favorites include the vintage airline bag tags, office supplies and fighter posters.

http://collectionaday2010.blogspot.com/

Food

Quick updates:
I'm getting moved to yet another coffee shop.

The newest internship is doing well, but I don't think that casting is where I want to be.

I love food. I love words. I love coffee. I love cocktails.

I love THIS cocktail, particularly the vodka version: http://www.chefkatealiveandcooking.com/cocktail.html

I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Kate the other day over brunch at Doughboys. If you're in LA and you eat meat? I highly recommend the red flannel corned beef hash.


As for a sight you should be reading:
http://www.servedraw.com/

It is beyond wonderful.