an apology

sorry it's been so long since i updated this jam.
i moved. moving just totally throws me through a loop every time. i've moved 6 times since i've lived in pittsburgh. a bunch of bad living sitchs and unfortunate timings. but now.... everything is gravy. i love my new living situation. a big rambling house close to work with some people who appreciate coffee! yes!
i find myself, on my days off, making lattes on the stovetop espresso maker, and making french presses for my roommates and our assorted guests. on the weekend of thanksgiving, i ended up giving a few lessons on the correct way to make a french press to our guests, staysee and dave, and my roommates jason, monika, and emilie. totally the raddest way to experience coffee at home.
i've been really digging the B&B nicaragua los milagros lately. i've been making it as both espresso and as french press in the mornings i dont have to work. it's really nice and sweet with hints of dark fruits like cherries and plums with some chocolate too. so nice anytime of day.
i havent been getting out so much to experience the coffee scene these days, though i did come second place in a latte art throwdown recently. i am determined to win next time though.
competition is quickly approaching and i'm beginning to feel a little stressed about it.i'm sure i will be fine. i need some experience on an aurelia though. that is what i am most stressed over i think. i've got most stuff set in stone as far as my 'spro and my drinks and my prep time and other stuff. i need a few run throughs and a few xanax and i'm sure i'll do okay. i really would like the bar to be raised for pittsburgh as far as coffee goes.
in addition to preparing for competition, i'm working on a business proposal that may change the face of things to come in the burgh coffee scene. i'll keep you posted. but i am very excited about it all. a bit too much. i might pee my pants from the excitement or is that the obscene amount of coffee i drank today?