Listening in a Cafe

 I was at Starbucks last week in the mid-morning, getting some written assignment done for a class. I couldn't wait to finish out the semester and come to a coffee shop and do something relaxing (language studies, write, read..) 

I was focused on my work, but it was crowded there, with all tables taken but one. It was right near where the baristas are who are making drinks and also talking. I heard all their conversations and it was funny commentary and banter. But actually, it was nice. It has been a while since I've been in an environment where the coworkers were talking and could casually joke around. It makes all the difference who you're around and how that impacts you.

It was interesting as I was continuing to do my work and simultaneously hearing the Starbucks workers. One of them struck me as interesting- she always had some kind of funny remark or comment back to her guy coworkers, and was one of the main experienced ones, knowing the ins and outs of the store. Shew sounded confident in her speech and had her own way of expressing. 

I heard her speaking Spanish to a customer and one of her coworkers was surprised and didn't know she spoke Spanish. She also said she knew Japanese and a few words in Irish Gaelic. It was interesting and even inspiring hearing that, as it seemed she had her own interests and goals. 

When I saw her, she also had a very unique and bold style, bright and stark green short hair, wearing a black sweatshirt, black shoes, more like a goth style. I wouldn't have guessed that hearing her talk and everything. Sometimes appearances can be just the tip of the iceberg to a person. 

Being at this cafe uplifted me in some ways, just being in a new environment, that had a lighthearted feel among the workers. And I finished up my assignment there and was looking forward to the future of entering into my projects.