While ordering my vanilla latte at my local coffee shop I started talking to my favorite barista - Brad. He knows my drink, yells hello to me when I walk in and makes my latte to perfection. He's used to seeing me shamble in most mornings in yoga pants or something equally enticing haha. But this morning I was gussied up and he noticed.
Brad - "You look terrific, Miss Jax, why are you all dressed up?"
Me - "I just came came from doing a TV interview at WWL. Had to get there early."
Brad - "What was the interview for?"
Me - "Well believe it or not, I set a World's Record last week" I always feel weird saying this - like I'm talking about somebody else.
I went on to explain about the World's Record for Painting and he looked completely surprised.
Brad - "What?! You know we see people everyday and we have no idea of who we are talking to."
Me - "That's right. For instance I don't know anything about you except that you make a great latte. Now you tell me something about you."
Brad, smiling shyly, " Well OK - I'm actually a Drag Queen.
Me - "What? Really?"
Brad- "Yep. I'm putting together a new act right now. I studied piano in college and I'm putting together a piano act wherein I play and act." He pulled out his phone and showed me his pictures.
Me - "That's pretty amazing! And now that you've said it - I can see it - you've got a really great face, pretty eyes and adorable dimples. Now where can I come see you?"
Brad - "I'm all over right now but when I get the act together, I'll let you know when you come in for another latte."
I was thrilled because I loved his story. My barista has this completely wonderful other life outside of just serving me my morning addiction.
Note to self - you don't know who's standing next to you in this city - or what their story is. Ask and be astounded more often.
Great post, sometimes the world is smaller than we think. I think it's great to know who is that person next you. We would all be surprised.
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