It's interesting to look through this website and note the excitement that has started to flood it with the WBC and SCAA coming up in less than a week. I haven't been apart of this industry long enough to claim myself a mover or shaker or maybe even terribly significant yet. And even though this sounds like I'm dissing myself, I'm not I promise. Through this site I have come across some astounding people and personalities, all of which have caused me to dream again, and feel as though those dreams are attainable and not far from an eager grasp. The peers that I have discovered here have confirmed a beliefs that I have in this industry, belief in the people that make it, and solidity in the desire to be a part of coffee for the rest of my life. I have found encouragement and ambition, along with water for a drought parched passion. I swear I'm not a mushy person, but I think it's worth noting that because of this place and people's encouragement I'm again excited and sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation to see what my future in this industry will be. I'm not desirous of fame of fortune necessarily, but the forward movement that I may one day contribute to this industry is again visible, and I just wanted to thank those that have indirectly helped me to get back to "the grind" ( yep, deal with the pun).

Peace. hope to see you all this weekend,
Chris