Out West: Vomit, Competition
The day began as we planned: breakfast amongst children barely able to sit still because Disneyland is across the street. Then, off to volunteer at the United States Barista Championship. Volunteer we did, filling 6 of 8 positions.
Shortly thereafter, something hit Chris’ system that caused vomitting. He returned to the hotel, hoping to be ready for the opening reception later that evening. Alas, the evil in his tummy kept him in bed watching lots of HGTV. If you want to rent an apartment on Central Park in NYC, it’ll run you $30,000/month.
But, the other’s went on to the party. Chris stayed under the covers, thankful that good people love Everyday Joe’s enough to pay their own way to get to Anaheim so they could love the people in the coffee industry.
People felt loved enough that a fellow from the competition took Ben Thomas by the shoulders and pushed him to the stage at the reception, handed a $5 bill to a lady, and entered Ben in the latte art competition. $1000 on the line.
Ben didn’t make it past the first round, but he poured some legit art. Pictures!:
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