There's a lot you just shared that I relate to. I also just activated the Buy me a Coffee option (mine is called "Give Tzedakah", as I'm hoping to raise money through my writing to donate to non-profit organizations).
I also relate to your batista lifestyle. Several years ago, I took a career break to explore opening my own coffee shop. I worked at Starbucks during that time to gain experience. The coffee shop never happened, but it was still a fun period of my life. A time where I finally got to behave like a 20-something, despite being in my 40s.
More significantly, my wife and I met at my local Starbucks. She was a batista and I a regular customer--I was self-employed for a couple of years and her Starbucks was my home base.
Over time, register transactions became conversations. Favorite books, graphic novels, and movies were exchanged over the counter as often as coffee and coin. Soon she began sitting with me during her breaks. Friendship bloomed and eventually became more. In 2015, we were married in a small ceremony in the same store where we met.
So... your musings today have touched a very special place in my over-caffeinated heart. And for that, I appreciate your words. I appreciate you.
Let me buy you your first cup of coffee. Enjoy every sip. All you need do in return is continue to share your story with me and the rest of the Substack community. 🙏💛
Your response has touched me so deeply - thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
The way you connected with my words and shared your own beautiful coffee shop love story... it's exactly why I write. That magical connection that happens between strangers through words is something I'll never get tired of.
Your story about meeting your wife at Starbucks, watching register transactions turn into conversations about books and movies, and eventually getting married in the same store where it all began - that's the kind of real-life magic that makes my heart melt. What a precious full-circle moment!
Thank you so much for your kindness and for being my very first coffee supporter! It means more than you know - not just for the gesture itself, but because it tells me my words have found their home in someone else's heart. That's the greatest gift.
I promise to keep sharing my journey with you and our little corner of the Substack community. Your encouragement makes that so much easier to do.
Bravo, Maya! 💛💛💛
There's a lot you just shared that I relate to. I also just activated the Buy me a Coffee option (mine is called "Give Tzedakah", as I'm hoping to raise money through my writing to donate to non-profit organizations).
I also relate to your batista lifestyle. Several years ago, I took a career break to explore opening my own coffee shop. I worked at Starbucks during that time to gain experience. The coffee shop never happened, but it was still a fun period of my life. A time where I finally got to behave like a 20-something, despite being in my 40s.
More significantly, my wife and I met at my local Starbucks. She was a batista and I a regular customer--I was self-employed for a couple of years and her Starbucks was my home base.
Over time, register transactions became conversations. Favorite books, graphic novels, and movies were exchanged over the counter as often as coffee and coin. Soon she began sitting with me during her breaks. Friendship bloomed and eventually became more. In 2015, we were married in a small ceremony in the same store where we met.
So... your musings today have touched a very special place in my over-caffeinated heart. And for that, I appreciate your words. I appreciate you.
Let me buy you your first cup of coffee. Enjoy every sip. All you need do in return is continue to share your story with me and the rest of the Substack community. 🙏💛
Wow, Jeff! I'm completely speechless right now!
Your response has touched me so deeply - thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤️
The way you connected with my words and shared your own beautiful coffee shop love story... it's exactly why I write. That magical connection that happens between strangers through words is something I'll never get tired of.
Your story about meeting your wife at Starbucks, watching register transactions turn into conversations about books and movies, and eventually getting married in the same store where it all began - that's the kind of real-life magic that makes my heart melt. What a precious full-circle moment!
Thank you so much for your kindness and for being my very first coffee supporter! It means more than you know - not just for the gesture itself, but because it tells me my words have found their home in someone else's heart. That's the greatest gift.
I promise to keep sharing my journey with you and our little corner of the Substack community. Your encouragement makes that so much easier to do.
Truly grateful our paths crossed here! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
You're also the first person on Substack I've ever given $ to. So thanks for getting my generosity in gear. 😊
Oh wow, that's such an honor! 🥹
It feels like we've created this little circle of firsts together. Your message made my whole day (actually my whole month).
I'm sitting here with the biggest smile on my face, a bit too emotional, feeling incredibly grateful that my words connected with you.
Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. You've given me more than just a coffee - you've given me confidence to keep sharing. ❤️
May I share your comment? it brought me into tears🥹🥹🥹
Absolutely 💛