Jackie

I initially woke up around 9am but hit snooze several times. This is pretty typical behavior for me, but this morning especially considering I stayed out til 1am the night before. Tuesday night karaoke at 12 steps down wasn’t packed for once so I decided to stay late and catch up with a friend. Then, on my way home, I topped off my night at Triangle Tavern for some mussels and one last high life. I keep failing to fix my sleep schedule due to my own impulsive habits. As I keep hitting snooze this morning, I tell myself it was worth it (debatable).

Needless to say, I didn’t start my day until the last possible second. At around 11:30am, I got dressed and rushed out the door to my closing shift at the cafe. I hope there's not still pillow lines on my face by the time I make it in. My shift was business as usual, except Easter decorations had just gone up. I comment on how cute they are. 

All the typical regulars come in- Joe for his double, Alex for his 3rd or 4th coffee, and Jerry for his “morning” 1:30pm cappuccino. In the evening, Grace comes in for her pastry and coffee. She always has a fun fact to share. Today she explained to me what an affogato is and how it’s funny because it sounds like “I forgot”. For dinner, I have sushi from next door, a weekly tradition for me at this point. 

I finish up at the cafe around 8:30pm and make it to the bar for a post work beer. I’m exhausted, but happy to sit down and read for a bit. I’m reading “The Copenhagen Trilogy” by Tove Ditlevsen. I’m really enjoying it, but it’s depressing and keeps making me feel melancholic and existential. I close out at the bar and once I get home, I almost immediately fall asleep. 

Jackie is a native Philadelphian and barista in the Italian Market. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going on walks, and making solo trips to the Ritz movie theater. She also likes to write jokes and has dreams of becoming a comedian. You can find Jackie on instagram at @tofubiddy.