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May 10

1 Year

So, I did it. I made it one whole year without dying in Atlanta!

Today marks the day I first moved up here to the great city of Atlanta!

A lot has changed since I moved here.

There have been tears, laughter, awkward situations, and adventure all around.

I have accomplished becoming a full-fledge barista, a coffee steward, and not that bad a guy thanks to my friends and mentors that have helped me every step of the way.

This next year will be even more exciting.

And, guys, I can’t wait to share it with you all.

Whether you like it or not.

Posted 1 week ago

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sorry not sorry, coffee, barista, counter culture, Christ, Friends, Faith,

Apr 26
npr: After years of not understanding coffee, Jerry Seinfeld says he’s finally discovered the delight of meeting someone over a cup. “You have coffee and for some reason it makes you talk a lot,” he says. So Jerry Seinfeld Called Us To Talk About Coffee : The Salt Photo: YouTube Also, a MUST HEAR: Jerry Seinfeld Scolds Steve Inskeep On The Macchiato When the comedian asked the NPR host whether he knew what a macchiato is, Inskeep had to confess he didn’t. And this happened during Morning Edition’s “coffee week!” Seinfeld was amused. Inskeep says he’s now going to go try one of the coffee drinks. Reposting because, coffee and Seinfeld “Do you know what a macchiato is?” Hahahahahahaa!!

npr:

After years of not understanding coffee, Jerry Seinfeld says he’s finally discovered the delight of meeting someone over a cup. “You have coffee and for some reason it makes you talk a lot,” he says.

So Jerry Seinfeld Called Us To Talk About Coffee : The Salt

Photo: YouTube

Also, a MUST HEAR: Jerry Seinfeld Scolds Steve Inskeep On The Macchiato

When the comedian asked the NPR host whether he knew what a macchiato is, Inskeep had to confess he didn’t. And this happened during Morning Edition’s “coffee week!” Seinfeld was amused. Inskeep says he’s now going to go try one of the coffee drinks.

Reposting because, coffee and Seinfeld “Do you know what a macchiato is?” Hahahahahahaa!!

Reblogged 3 weeks ago from npr

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coffee, specialty coffee, seinfeld,

Apr 2

Don’t Call It A Comeback

So hey guys, long time no post.

Sorry about that. Honestly, I’ve been afraid to come on here.

Why?

Read More

Posted 1 month ago

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Jesus, Coffee, God, Love, Hope, Atlanta, Barista,

Mar 11

Anniversaries

About a year ago I went to New York and these people (click the link) changed my life and my thinking towards everything coffee.

I need to go back there soon.

Posted 2 months ago

Reminiscing, Dreams, Passions, Coffee, Barista, Sappy Post, Joe, Joe the Art of Coffee,

Mar 11

If I were to go on a date with a girl

I would bring her a bouquet of rose bush seed packets instead of flowers. To show her how much I care about the environment.

Posted 2 months ago

Kris Has Random Thoughts, Roses, Flowers, Dates, Girls,

Feb 26
ohthatblondechick: singing-in-the-rain-and-shine: snips: queenaglaia: uncalmly: silentknightley: rookieoftheday: Do you understand how scary this picture is god forbid a real person do real person things he wasnt just a robot who killed people jesus fucking christ uh yeah its not like he killed and tortured six million jews or anything Hold on just a tick. Listen, I’m Jewish, so I’m perfectly capable of understanding that what he did was just…..well, there are no words for it. There is nothing in this world that can truly and fully express that what he did was wrong. But let’s not round it up to simply Jews that got killed. It was six million people that died in those camps, not just Jews. Did you know that homosexuals were sent there, too? Yeah, I’m sure you did. They had to wear special little symbols on their clothes. Do you know what it was? It was a pink triangle. It was six million PEOPLE.  But you let that roll over in your mind for a while and you are going to forever see this man as a monster, but that’s not what he was. He was someone who thought he was truly doing something right for his nation, no matter how shitty he was doing it. Believe me when I say that I don’t like him. I really don’t. My grandfather’s brothers died in those camps, and my grandfather escaped to Spain, then to Mexico. He was lucky. This is not a monster holding hands with a little girl. This is Adolf Hitler, a man, holding hands with a little girl.  Yeah. It’s fucking scary. It really is. Do you know why? It’s because you’re seeing that he wasn’t, in fact, a monster. You’re seeing in this picture that he was a man. He was a man, and that’s really the saddest part of it all. god fucking bless reblogging for the comment The reason I find this post scary is because it reminds me of just how persuasive he was. There is no telling how many people he convinced that what he was doing was right… The fact that he is leading this little girl reminds me that he lead a whole nation like they were children.

ohthatblondechick:

singing-in-the-rain-and-shine:

snips:

queenaglaia:

uncalmly:

silentknightley:

rookieoftheday:

Do you understand how scary this picture is

god forbid a real person do real person things he wasnt just a robot who killed people jesus fucking christ

uh yeah its not like he killed and tortured six million jews or anything

Hold on just a tick. Listen, I’m Jewish, so I’m perfectly capable of understanding that what he did was just…..well, there are no words for it. There is nothing in this world that can truly and fully express that what he did was wrong. But let’s not round it up to simply Jews that got killed. It was six million people that died in those camps, not just Jews. Did you know that homosexuals were sent there, too? Yeah, I’m sure you did. They had to wear special little symbols on their clothes. Do you know what it was? It was a pink triangle.

It was six million PEOPLE. 

But you let that roll over in your mind for a while and you are going to forever see this man as a monster, but that’s not what he was. He was someone who thought he was truly doing something right for his nation, no matter how shitty he was doing it. Believe me when I say that I don’t like him. I really don’t. My grandfather’s brothers died in those camps, and my grandfather escaped to Spain, then to Mexico. He was lucky.

This is not a monster holding hands with a little girl.

This is Adolf Hitler, a man, holding hands with a little girl. 

Yeah. It’s fucking scary. It really is. Do you know why?

It’s because you’re seeing that he wasn’t, in fact, a monster. You’re seeing in this picture that he was a man. He was a man, and that’s really the saddest part of it all.

god fucking bless

reblogging for the comment

The reason I find this post scary is because it reminds me of just how persuasive he was. There is no telling how many people he convinced that what he was doing was right… The fact that he is leading this little girl reminds me that he lead a whole nation like they were children.

Reblogged 2 months ago from sliceoflifegirl

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Feb 25

It’ll be ok… It’s ok…

(Source: Spotify)

Posted 2 months ago

Music, Grace, Peace, Stress,

Feb 12

Thoughts: Romans

This book of the Bible, as a friend has pointed out to me, kinda rambles along. Repeating itself many times over and over. And apparently it was written while Paul was just literally rambling on to a disciple who was writing it all down.

So I read it like that, like I’m with a friend in a coffee shop, a friend who is just excitedly pouring out all these ideas and passions, no structure, just a constant flow of ideas. Like an excited little kid.

Romans is quickly becoming one of my favorite books. 

Posted 3 months ago

Christ, Jesus, Christian, Bible, Study,

Feb 12

Quirks

I discover new music in one of three ways.

  1. A friend is kind enough to sit down and listen to a new band with me.
  2. I go to a live concert of a new band I’ve never heard of.
  3. The Internet makes a new Meme and a band decides to participate and I see their video

Posted 3 months ago

I've listened to several of their songs already but I never knew who they are, Harlem Shake, Kris explores the internet, I should be studying,

Feb 10

Changes

So, over a month ago I guessed barista’ed at a nice coffee shop/bakery called Mae’s Bakery. It’s a fantastic shop, and I decided to try to apply as a second job for barista experience and just a little extra money. But more so the experience, because money isn’t really a big deal to me.

I got the job and have been splitting time between Condesa and Mae’s. Mae’s bakery is growing and there is a bright future for the shop.

The owner has amazing beliefs and a passionate drive for what she wants to do with her shop and how she wants to impact Atlanta.

For you guys that know me, you know I want in on that.

For this reason I gave my two weeks notice, last Friday, into Condesa to fully invest myself into Mae’s Bakery. It is sad, but I believe God has brought me to this moment for me to work here and give this shop my 100%. And luckily, the crew at Mae’s is very happy that I am making this decision.

After next next Friday I will no longer be at Condesa. But, I’m glad I’m able to leave on good terms and for great reasons!

So here’s to God and an exciting new chapter to my life and future!

Posted 3 months ago

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God, Coffee, Passion, Mae's Bakery, Joy, Future, Barista,