Date Night

The Coffee Powers-that-Be worked a miracle last evening and arranged for me to get home by 5 p.m.  Wonder of wonders.  Being a loyal and atoning barista to my poor neglected Silvia, I went straight to work on the cappuccinos.  The Dean's Beans Italian Espresso Roast was pulled out and a chilled box of full cream milk was opened.  While Husband got a delicious soup boiling away, I warmed up Silvia and put the beans to grind.  Silvia's and my date night had been pushed up!

Such a darling machine.  I was rewarded with a near perfect double shot, which I split into two for the cappuccinos.  Even the Milk forces were with us.  I pulled out my 12 oz pitcher and got some beautiful foamy milk that helped produce two little hearts.

Oh Silvia, how I missed you!

It’s a hard life… relatively

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Since when did I start working long hours and weekends too?  I'm not sure my system can quite handle this shock.  Ah, the joys of working in Finance during Budget season. Thankfully "B" day is next Wednesday and all these tiresome fiscal policies, measures and numbers will be over. 

Poor Silvia must feel like an abandoned child right about now.  I haven't pulled a single shot in over a week!  My mornings have been too rushed to dedicate the time and care necessary to produce yummy espresso; and my nights have been… well… good only for a quick shower and bed!  I've even turned to Pepsi for afternoon caffeine pick-me-ups… sad… especially as I prefer Coke. Oh well.

Don't worry Silvia… September 8th … you and me have a date!