Monday Comes After Sunday

A little girl came in with her mother this afternoon. First mom ordered a couple frappaccino blended coffees (typical for the time of day), then the little girl looked up at her mom with pleading eyes until mom said "Okay I guess you can have tea". The little girl's eyes lit up when I asked what kind she'd like. 

"Oh Earl Grey please!" she exclaimed. 

"She loves hot tea" mom looked at me and shrugged her shoulders. 

I smiled, asked the little girl how she likes it, and turned around to make the cup just for her. I caught a few of the ingredients on the label before turning around again. 

"Did you know that Earl Grey has lavender in it?" I asked "It's like having beautiful flowers in your cup!" 

She peered inside with wide eyes and smiled big as she went to put some sugar in. 

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Working the front register means I make the coffee. If you got a cup of coffee in my store this afternoon it was fresh, hot, and wonderful. Some wonderful conversations happened to me today. I recommended books, got to know some regulars better, and passed out samples of scones for everyone studying, talking, reading, writing, listening and enjoying in the cafe. I organized drawers--one of my favorite things--and laughed with my co-workers. I sampled the Gold Coast blend with a little chocolate and it made me want to have a desert party, in a backyard, under some twinkle lights.

I think change is great.