The B*tch is Back! (and she's better than ever!)

Once again, dear readers, I have taken a hiatus. Mostly due to academic pursuits, but also, I had a change of occupation during my time rejoining academia. Now, I find myself, once again, taking control behind the bad ass GB5 and utilizing my new-found knowledge (and Master's degree) to be...a barista!!! (And you thought all us sexy espresso-slingers were dumb asses. Boy, were *YOU* wrong!)

This time around, I will not only regale you with jovial tales of my caffeine-laden exploits, but also will share my thoughts on articles, Yelp reviews, and products because, well,because I can. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a locally-roasted, independently-brewed cup of direct-trade, single origin coffee (or an espresso drink crafted with care by a barista working for a local, independently owned cafe)...and enjoy the ride!

hand, meet hot water. hot water, meet hand.

YOWCH! so in my complete and utter stupidity (or lack of sleep and being awake fully before 10 am) i got distracted by a customer whilst brewing coffee. my head turned, and along with it- my hand moved directly under the fetco hot water dispenser--which comes out at BOILING temperature. it took me about 2 seconds to figure out why my hand was so hot.

i have since run it under cold water, sprayed the living hell out of it with solercaine, and now, have an ice pack wrapped around it but damn it hurts. and it's my dominant hand too.

what an idiot i am.