I always enjoy receiving my Barista Magazine in the mail. I feel immediately connected to the coffee community whenever I receive it. And much like when each of the Harry Potter books came out, I spend the entire day poring over the issue, taking in every word. I appreciate this magazine because it reads like a group of friends talking about this thing that we are all passionate about. It is not elitist, as could be expected from a specialty trade magazine. It is humble. It is sharing. It is like receiving a collaborative newsletter from friends all over the world.
It also inspires me and makes me ask questions.
I, obviously, cannot remain where I am. I need to grow. But how? Where? Is it time to develop something new and good in Tallahassee? Is it time to move to a place that already has good coffee and learn what I can from them? Or is it time to go home to Miami and start a movement? These are clearly not all the options….or even options thats are possible right now, they are just questions.
Whatever the answers to these questions are, wherever i end up, I will continue to draw on the relationships that I have been building, the friendships I have made with other coffee professionals. They have been truly encouraging.
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jason dominy
October 14, 2010
Just dig in and keep that passion stoked. Just take the time to grow where you are, set some goals, and identify what you will need to do to get there. I am positive you are going to do some great things in coffee, my friend. Let me know if I can be of assistance at all.
Michael
October 14, 2010
New York! Learn and grow here! Or at least tell me where I should be getting my coffee while I live here…