Sorry, I was so rude today and didn’t answer your question. Probably, because you directed it as more of a statement than question. I wasn’t quite sure how to respond to, “well, someone’s gotta put your kids through college,” after I accidentally rang up your order incorrectly.

Since, our interaction was brief, I just want you to know, I don’t have any children. But, I’m putting myself through college (for the second time), because I know you’ve been dying to hear my answer. I would have shared that with you, but between the time you of ordering and my hand jotting down your drink code, you didn’t ask. Do you have children? So, rude of me not to ask in return.

I do love kids though. I am volunteering several times a month teaching first graders how to read and serving with my church’s youth ministry. Things I could have mentioned, but we were both very busy.

There’s something that makes me think you really weren’t concerned about my “kids”, and my financial well-being, but before you jump to a conclusion about my situation, you should step back to realize a coffee order being rang up incorrectly is a definition of “first-world problems.”

I’ve worked for everything I’ve received, and have worked very hard. I don’t rely on assistances or allowances which I am sadly realizing you were implying. When the going has gotten tough, I’ve rolled up my sleeves and gotten to work. When I have been hungry, I’ve ventured out of the cave to kill something to bring home. And when I do have children, I will expect them to do the same. If killing something to me means writing down your drink order and adding extra whipped cream, I guess that’s what I have to do. A person with an ego about how they make money, doesn’t deserve to make it.

I don’t want to assume that anyone ever raised you to treat people the way you treat me today. I’m sure it’s something you saw on television. Maybe, you were just having a bad day. Sorry if this response is out of line.

Yours Truly,

Smiling Barista

For all of you that are wondering about me lately, I’ve just been hanging around soaking in happiness. Why have I been so dang happy???

1) Although challenging at times, I’m currently able to do more things that I love. I’m going to school, working out, volunteering, and have a fun job!
2) I’m surround by friends and family. Great support system and love.
3) I’m learning more and more about myself everyday.

Due to demand, I’m going to introduce you some of my best friends! They say you are the average of your five closest friends, and I think that couldn’t ring any more true for me. These ladies have ironically all been roommates of mine at sometime or another, or maybe they just gave me a key, so I considered myself a roommate.

This is my sister, Libby!


Lib and I have been friends sisters since we 14. I met her my freshmen year of high school. She claims she was only being nice by being my friend, but we all know it was really the other way around Lib and I went to college together and roomed together our freshmen year. She has been a wonderful friend and sister to me. We’ve been through ups and downs, but she always knows the right thing to say to pick a sista up. I know every time I get to see Libby we will always end up laughing about something. She is a beautiful lady, inside and out, and my best friend.

Meet Carrie!!!


She looks a little bit like Libby, I know. She is my other sister. The older and wiser one. Usually, the voice of reason for me and Libby both (whether we agree or not). Carrie has been a great listening ear and has offered lots of encouragement and advice over the years. We’ve laughed and cried together, and have probably gotten into a fair share of trouble together. She has a wonderful heart, and I’m happy to call her my sister.

It’s Emily “MF”!!!


I won’t disclose her last name. But, her middle name is Mid-Field. I met Emily my freshmen year of college playing soccer. She introduced me to the wide world of country music. I told her my favorite song was “Whiskey Lullaby,” and she suggested I find a better song. Emily and her family have been such a blessing in my life. Taking me in as their own daughter. I love Emily because she is such a hard worker. She inspires me everyday to stay committed to my goals and dreams.

The Rachel!!!


Rachel is one of the most generous people I know. She will do almost anything for you, and that’s why I love her. Rachel and I are Thunder Buds!!!! I’m definitely going to miss going to games with her this season, and Twitter/Instagram stalking all of the Thunder players as well Thanks for being there for me, and talking out problems and helping me find solutions. Oh, and making awesomely delicious protein bars with me. You da best!

STEPHANY!!!


Closing out the five is Miss Stephany. Just like the rest of the gang, I played soccer with Steph, and she was my “little sister” on the team. Stephany and I never realized how much we had in common until after our soccer days and we were pretty much two broke girls making a living in Edmond, OK while trying to figure out the mysteries of life with a bottle of wine and a Jimmy John’s sandwich. She is one of the only people that can sit me down and tell me how it is. We’re both stubborn and always right. I look up to her so much. She has come a long way and has worked hard for everything she has.

Those are my girls!