flyingshoes

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by flyingshoes 2y ago
Pretty much what the title states. I think I signed up late April, then I was charged the $107.79 subscription on May 5th. I forgot about it, and only recently realized now that I've been signed up for a year's membership. I have
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by flyingshoes 3y ago
The KINGrinder KX is a cheaper alternative to the 1Zpresso line. But yeah, definitely don't discount manual grinders. But note grinding for espresso with a handgrinder is... an exercise. lol.
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by flyingshoes 3y ago
> the espresso is incredibly bitter and astringent/acidic. Is that on purpose? Do Americans actually want their coffee to be super bitter and astringent/acidic? Haha, yeah. The new "hipster" coffee I'd tend to sa
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by flyingshoes 3y ago
https://thoughtfulcoffeenyc.substack.com/ My journey to open a cafe in NYC. About me: https://thoughtfulcoffeenyc.substack.com/p/roast-15-about-us...
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by flyingshoes 3y ago
Thanks for the advice! I agree the economics are important, and I definitely intend to learn them. I just also want to know how to barista and be able to operate the cafe! I enjoy serving coffee, and I want to be interacting with my custome
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by flyingshoes 3y ago
I know a lot of folks on here love coffee, so I think some might find my "thoughtfulcoffee" project interesting. Thanks!
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by flyingshoes 3y ago
Oh hey -- this is me. I was a software engineer for close to 6 years, and now I'm a barista (read more here: https://thoughtfulcoffeenyc.substack.com/p/roast-24-the-bari... ). The change in role isn't permane
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by flyingshoes 3y ago
You should do it! It's honestly so different than working as a SWE. I've really enjoyed the change in pace, and I think I've become more social since starting. I totally think you should go for it. :)
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by flyingshoes 3y ago
I thought my thoughts on being a barista would be interesting to people on HN. A little about me, I'm a laid off software engineer (early Jan), who decided to explore being a barista for a few months. Anyways, hope you all enjoy!
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A software engineer's brief take on being a barista(thoughtfulcoffeenyc.substack.com)
4 points by flyingshoes 3y ago|3 comments
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by flyingshoes 6y ago
oh - and if you want one, but the price is still too expensive, dm me. I can create a steeper coupon for you.
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Candles Anyone? [Pipe Tobacco, Coconut Bourbon, Leather]
1 points by flyingshoes 6y ago|1 comments
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My opinions on writing a helpful pull request(thoughtfulcandles.com)
2 points by flyingshoes 6y ago|0 comments
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Some candle-making tips for anyone interested in making soy-wax candles(thoughtfulcandles.com)
1 points by flyingshoes 7y ago|0 comments
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by flyingshoes 7y ago
This is so cool! I, too, have a repo consisting of all my notes in .md format, and I've been wondering how to make it more searchable/accessible (than having it all kept in my editor). Publishing it might be the answer.
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Working with 464 Soy Wax(thoughtfulcandles.com)
1 points by flyingshoes 7y ago|0 comments
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by flyingshoes 8y ago
I love the kudos with respect to releasing. It really is a milestone many don't reach.