Today I sent out my official notice to my co-workers at Ripple that I am leaving them for coffee. It's bittersweet, but I'm tired of keeping my fingers in so many different ponds. I think that's the phrase...
So now I'm shifting to mornings and mids here at El Octane and working on the other accessories I bring to the table. Looks like M'Lissa has cuppings starting next week here at our shop, and I'm also planning to begin my Barista Certification! I'd like to at least have the first part finished before I make my way to Portland (July 14th).
I'm slightly intimidated /slash/ uber-excited about this trip to Portland. Not only am I seeing old friends from days gone by, but getting to spend time with equally enthused coffeers I think will be that extra shot of motivation I need to get me through this never ending summer heat.
ira-ira-desu >> David LaMont gave me this word to describe this anxious, agrivated feeling the heat brings
In other news, Octane Summer Bash 2007 is at mine and Alyssa's house next weekend for all Octettes and friends. Brews, barbeque, and debauchery for all who are willing to endure the heat. With M'lissa and Chris all moved in next door, I'm sure there will be plenty of places to cool off (YES! They are finally moved in. Sweet neighborhood coffee lovin' in Lake Claire/Kirkwood). So fly in for the weekend and party with Octane once again.
29 June 2007
19 June 2007
bar 25
Somewhere between now and last October my circadian rhythms took a swing to "the other side" known as "MORNING PERSON." No longer am I spending my time at the Local or MJQ until last call or waking when I hear the neighborhood kids getting off of the bus after a torturous day at high school. Now friends, trust me, I will rock it 'til the break of day, but I don't want to be that person behind the bar waiting on myself at that god-awful hour.
In short, I don't want to work at a bar.
I can only hope to solve this problem soon
Happy Birthday Alyssa!
In short, I don't want to work at a bar.
I can only hope to solve this problem soon
Happy Birthday Alyssa!
11 June 2007
squinny eye
over and under
Please send me home to Tokyo. I know the weather is just the same, and the rainy season is probably worse than this smoke ridden humidity, but all I really want for Christmas is some effective public transportation.
BEFORE I came down with a lovely case of food poisoning, I attended my first cupping at the Counter Culture training center. M'Lissa says it was probably the biggest one they've had yet. A few people looking into opening up their own shop, a couple of vets, and a certain photography someone from a magazine du cuisine. We cupped the El Salvador Santa Ana Finca Mauritania, Kenya Single Lot, and a surprisingly nice decaf--21st of September. The Kenya won me over, as well as most of the crew. Despite the common agreement of a tomato flavor, I kept getting these astonishing aromas and flavors of Ethiopian-style steamed cabbage. Delish.
Since CoffeeFest, ordering at the shop has been a little out of sorts. The fear stemming from running out of the Espresso Toscano has been sedated by pulling shots with the El Salvador. It definitely does not work as a ristretto, but has some great tangy/sweet flavors that arise when pulled longer and combined with milk. The one thing I must say I didn't particularly enjoy in this modified espresso was the thinness of the drink. Yes... looking forward to the return of the Toscano.
Before my next shift on Thursday I'll be re-vamping the Octane mailing list. In case you cant get enough ATL Gossip from this blog or M'Lissa's, feel free to shoot me an e-mail (dglasky@gmail.com) and I'll put you on the list. It'll give you reasons to come to Atlanta and hang out with us Octettes, as if you didn't have enough motivation already.
BEFORE I came down with a lovely case of food poisoning, I attended my first cupping at the Counter Culture training center. M'Lissa says it was probably the biggest one they've had yet. A few people looking into opening up their own shop, a couple of vets, and a certain photography someone from a magazine du cuisine. We cupped the El Salvador Santa Ana Finca Mauritania, Kenya Single Lot, and a surprisingly nice decaf--21st of September. The Kenya won me over, as well as most of the crew. Despite the common agreement of a tomato flavor, I kept getting these astonishing aromas and flavors of Ethiopian-style steamed cabbage. Delish.
Since CoffeeFest, ordering at the shop has been a little out of sorts. The fear stemming from running out of the Espresso Toscano has been sedated by pulling shots with the El Salvador. It definitely does not work as a ristretto, but has some great tangy/sweet flavors that arise when pulled longer and combined with milk. The one thing I must say I didn't particularly enjoy in this modified espresso was the thinness of the drink. Yes... looking forward to the return of the Toscano.
Before my next shift on Thursday I'll be re-vamping the Octane mailing list. In case you cant get enough ATL Gossip from this blog or M'Lissa's, feel free to shoot me an e-mail (dglasky@gmail.com) and I'll put you on the list. It'll give you reasons to come to Atlanta and hang out with us Octettes, as if you didn't have enough motivation already.
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