starbucks.

I love coffee.
I love being a barista.
I love people.
I love music.
I love all those things combined into one place called, "Starbucks".

Working there is one of the most interesting aspects of my life. I LOVE it and am confident in my abilities, while at the same time it makes me SO NERVOUS.

Nervous that I will say or do the wrong thing in a moment of frustration.
Nervous that I will spill a drink and my co-workers will judge me.
Nervous that I am not being Jesus in such a lost place.
Nervous that I am too nervous about sharing.
Nervous that I don't know how to respond to some comments said by my co-workers without passing judgment.
Summary: Nervous of failure.

All of these things are really good for me to be aware of and pray about. And that is why I love it.

I love taking orders and talking with customers.
I love making drinks.
I love down-times when I can chat with my co-workers.
I love making silly mistakes and laughing at myself.
I love being able to serve in little ways.
I love that I don't care about the logistical business stuff and can just relax.
I love being Jesus in such a lost place.
I love sharing - when opportunity arises.
I love building community connections!
I love responding without passing judgment when a co-worker says something questionable.
Summary: I love succeeding in obedience to God.

Some days it is really hard to work when I feel like people will talk about me when I am not there (in a bad way) but on days like today, the Lord blesses me so abundantly that that thought doesn't even matter - and I am able to enjoy every minute of working with them! Today was fun and I am glad I work at Starbucks :)




{notice how the "loves" out way the "nervous-es"? that is good.}