So I guess it's time to let the steemit community know that @runridefly works for Starbucks as a part-time barista. I've been making frappuccinos, shaken iced teas, lattes and iced coffees for over 5 years now. It's why I like @levycore latte art so much.

I don't want to get into the history of how it all took place but I was asked to apply by the manager because of my awesome attitude. That was really what the manager told me when I was a customer. The mother of my babies works at the same store, and it was because of her, that I visited the store for my daily coffee or americanos.

Something about my personality and my personal appearance has given me somewhat a local celebrity status around town. I'm an older short bald man that throws the shaken teas into the air and always makes the best drinks possible. Anywhere I go in town, I get, "you're the Starbucks Guy!"

Picture of my co-workers before the race begins

So every year for the last 5 years, I've been trying to win the annual downtown waiters race just two short blocks from where I make dreams come true with your favorite coffee or tea beverage. The biggest burden in my life is not making it into the final every year. Last year, I was just a few steps from the final and I was a about four strides from the final this year and I dropped my tray.

photograph of my sons and @runridefly

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A local dj who is the voice of the waiters race is a customer and most of downtown knows the Starbuck's guy and his babies.

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@runridefly trying to desperately hold on and catch the young man ahead of him.

One thing is certain, I'm not going to give up in this race until I make it to the final. I will be 45 next year and the average age of the waiters in this race are half my age. I will not give up and I will train this year and I will win it. I will be the oldest waiter to ever win this competitive race.

Thank you for reading my post and watching my videos