Yes I'd like an extra shot please

Just like a well made latte, life can bring you moments of happiness, clarity and joy. Even if its till you reach the bottom of the cup.

I've noticed my happiness ends though before I reach the last sip. My mind reminding me ever so eagerly that when it's gone, it's gone. 

I'm in no way shape or form a great balance like a latte. Im a rushed cup of Joe thats half hazardly sloshed around on the highway trying to get to work. 

Bitter, with a few grounds and a small dash of cream and sugar. I find myself constantly stuck in a cycle of pressing on and not taking the real time to think about what's going on around me.

I've missed moments that I can never get back, or even moments that I do catch seem out shined by better things. 

I worry like most about the outcomes of what im doing with my life and how at even my age I'm still down in the used coffee grounds trudging my way from pay check to pay check to catch up on an ever rising level of things. That at one point in my youth I thought id never have to worry about when my next meal is coming. Will I have enough gas to make it to work? Or the ever growing schedule of putting everything before myself.

I like to think this is karma in my drive through pushing me for the things I did and the time I wasted. I try not to regret the past, however learn from it and make a better life. 

It's hard though, in a world that wants instant gratification I too fall prey to that more often then not.

If there is one thing I can take away from the swollen feet and pulsing eardrums of work is that no matter what, at least I'm still moving. 

The Barista

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