Maddymade

Dear Maddy,

You were the first person to serve me at the WSCJ. Being that I have troubles when dealing with new people if I remember correctly I mumbled a lot and spent a lot of time staring intently at the deli case. I think the conversation went something like this:

Maddy: Hey, what can I get for you today?

Me: mmumble mumble coffee, mumblemumble….mumble.

Maddy: What size would you like?

Me: Normal mumble mumble?

Maddy: I think that is a large.

Me: mumble.

Maddy: By the way, my name is Maddy.

Me: ….(looks at deli case)…(looks at chocolate bars)…(looks at deli case again)…

Maddy:…What’s your name?

Me:OH!...Curt mumblemumble.

But despite this awkward introduction, you took it in stride and treated me standard WS manner of brief cordial barista banter that I have come to accept as standard practice at the café. You were always nice to me even if you happen to be beyond the counter (which as far as I can tell is not specifically dictated in the WSCJ employee manual) and would often ask me what I was working, how work was going, and generally seemed interested in my well being.

While again I always have the sinking suspicion that this was a form of mandatory interaction, you never let me feel that way, and it was much appreciated. Once I heard that you were leaving the café to pursue your career endeavors and what not, there was a bit of sadness about the whole thing (this is in part due to my fear of who would be replacing you =) but I have since seen you pop into the café from time to time and it makes the transition easier for my mushy brain.

I am certain in whatever vocation you find yourself working in you will take to it with the same effortless manner in which you served coffee, and obviously friends will be made. I will make due with the occasional head nod / wave whenever you should happen to drop in while I am there. It was as good as a customer / employee relationship can get, and I fear it has spoiled me on what to expect from my baristas in the future.

Today was a great day, but tomorrow our FBfriendship will end,

Curt