coffee death

At my new job, there is a coffeemaker.

Now, you may read that statement and hear excitement. It’s a logical conclusion. I love coffee.

The thing is, this is no ordinary coffeemaker. It’s more like a coffee machine. Single-cup brewing. When the screen flashes full sentences at you, it ceases to be an ordinary coffeemaker. And when it comes to me and technology, well . . .

I decided to do something smart. I asked for help. From a super sweet receptionist. It’s funny how putting on a suit and a cute pair of heels can make me bolder. Somehow I wasn’t afraid of looking like an idiot. Somehow I was okay with admitting my fear of breaking the beast of a coffee machine.

She showed me how to use it. And success. For three days, I made two cups a day without incident.

And then. (more…)