I have kinda wanted to get into blogging for awhile. I was going to start when I moved to SC, but the past month has been pretty depressing. I figured I didn't need a written account about how much Netflix I watched and how many hours I spent sitting around on the sofa. Finally I have a job, which gets me off the couch and gives me something worth writing about.

After 25 sent applications and resumes I finally have a job. It is actually one I am pretty exciting about. I am in training to become a Barista at Gloria Jean's. It is a little coffee shop in the mall. Never heard of it? Well, neither had I until I moved here. Apparently it is a pretty huge chain, just not in the US. My boss says in Australia it is like Starbucks. Who knew?

Today was only my first day in training. I have a long way to go. I learned all about coffee, tea, the company, how to clean expresso machines, and stuff like that. Some of it was really interesting. I have tried to get in to learning about wine for some time now, I guess coffee will be my new thing. I read two pages about the proper way to drink coffee and evaluate it for it's taste, aroma, n such. It is apparently called "cupping." I'm no expert, but it would be pretty stinkin cool if I was. 

I am really excited about my new job, because it will get me out of the house and give me a life again. I have never just sat around in my life. I always have a jam packed schedule. This past month and a half started to drive me crazy. I applied at 25 different places, desperate for a job. I ended up getting the job I felt like I was least likely to get. I really wanted the position at the animal shelter, but I guess in the end I will be happier coming home smelling like coffee instead of like dog.