It’s not unlike Christmas eve when I was a child. This feeling of anticipation, building up to a point sometime tomorrow where I can (hopefully) shine… I’m excited. There’s no doubt about it, I’m very, very excited. A quick practice session tonight kinda threw me into the last-minute mindset, “I can’t believe that it’s gonna happen tomorrow!” I’m just hoping now that my skillset and nerves will carry me through my fifteen minutes of fame. There’s nothing more to worry about. You never really know what will happen your first time out in competition, but I’m confident that no matter what happens, I’ll feel like I’ve accomplished something.
It was really nice to see old friends and familiar faces during the last couple days. Matt Lee’s space looks amazing. I think it will do much by way of opening the eyes of Torontonians to what true specialty coffee can mean. It’s great to see James, Annette, and the ever-so-amiable Stephen (is that his name???) again. Park Royal is truly well-represented by former and current workers Nick, Anthony, Colter, and myself. Thank you to all who have lended a hand or whispered some measure of advice. No matter how small or large your contributions to my efforts tomorrow, I thank you with my whole heart. This has truly been a wild ride for the last month… And I can only hope that it’s a beginning; rather than an end.
See you tomorrow!
