Sara Travis

Female

Chicago, IL

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, barista trainer, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Chicago, IL USA
How many years have you been in the industry?
7
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
yes
About Me:
Their once was a Barista who was drowning in debt
She tried and tried her best I bet

Her drinks were great and her smile would never waver
But the tips alone could not sustain her

Years went buy in this industry
But sometimes you need more to live than just coffee

Every check was gone before it came
She couldn't barely feed her dog and that was lame

One day another opportunity arose
And no, it was not training dingos

She took the job with a heavy heart
As she could no longer practice latte art

On a shelf her tamper sits pristine, cold and lonely
Bored in this office she's becoming cynical and bitchy

Going to work was no longer a joy
"Why don't you get a car? Your bike is just a toy"

But alas this story is not through
This is getting long, should I have written a haiku?

Very soon her debts will be paid
And she can go back from which she strayed


I'M BACK!!!! STILL IN DEBT BUT MUCH HAPPIER NOW :O)
About My Company:
I'm the head barista/general manager/quality control over at The Wormhole Coffee here in Chicago!
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
THE PEOPLE!
Website:
http://www.weeimagery.com

Comment Wall:

  • Dylan H

    Cool. Thanks for the heads up. Do you know if I could go in today and fill out an application?

    Jan 11, 2009

  • Dylan H

    yeah my name is really Dylan. But that doesn't mean I don't have a twin somewhere.

    Jan 11, 2009

  • Zechariah White

    That poem is the bomb!

    Jan 12, 2009

  • Eli Kalen

    that shirt is great where could I get one?

    Feb 2, 2009

  • Dex

    It is a pretty kool desgin but easy with the girly...... =)

    Feb 4, 2009

  • Troy Reynard

    Sara, that shirt is awesome, where did ya get it?

    Feb 11, 2009

  • Maggie Cook

    Hey nice bag! Were you at coffeefest a few weeks ago?

    Mar 5, 2009

  • julie koepplinger

    so... sell us all ur sweet t-shirt it'll help ya make some money toward opening that coffee house of yours

    Mar 14, 2009

  • paulito

    lovely poem!!!!!!! hurry back to coffee and good times, human beans were not intended for the cubical lifestyle!

    Mar 17, 2009

  • paulito

    congrats on the coolest C-dale ive ever seen!!! ive long coveted my own "giro" pink roadbike frame but have yet to get around to it. kudos on a super fly ride!!!

    Mar 18, 2009

  • Zechariah White

    I was thnking about a way to fill in my arm tat, add some flavor when I thought, "Why not add some gears to the picture." Then I remembered you have already beat me to this idea. KAHN!

    Mar 22, 2009

  • Sara Travis

    DID ANYONE ELSE SEE INTELLIGENTSIA, LA IN THE MOVIE "I LOVE YOU, MAN"???

    I totally nerded out and the group I was with had no idea when I was like "OH MY GOD" in the middle of a cut-away shot...Amazing like a hot dog...

    Mar 29, 2009

  • Ross kunze

    where did you get that bitchin shirt with the portafilter and cogs?

    Mar 29, 2009

  • paulito

    oh no, thank you for making the universe a cooler place to be by keeping that beautiful bike on the road! the BF should be stoked at any small oppertunity borrow it, beeing seen on that smooth pink ride would boost anyones street cred in bike circles ive traveled!!!

    Mar 30, 2009