Act of Random Kindness: Starbucks (Trinoma) Barista to the Rescue

Two weeks ago, while in the middle of a serious conversation and enjoying my tall, hot Caramel Macchiato at Starbucks (Ground Level, The Landmark – Trinoma), a loud “Bam!” caught my attention. My mind couldn’t process what sound it was at that time. My guesses: a gunshot, a car crash (but no there wasn’t a screeching sound of wheels), a thunder, a bomb (?). What the heck, none of these were correct!  Apparently, the noise was caused by a man who accidentally bumped his face into the glass wall.

What happened was, he was walking towards I’m not sure where but was looking straight far ahead that he didn’t notice the glass wall. Maybe he thought that it was one of those coffee shop types where everything was open. Maybe he’s just thinking about something else that he simply was unaware of the things around him.

I couldn’t be sure, but he was definitely stunned. Blood drip from his right eyebrow down his chin. It won’t stop. I wasn’t sure if he intended to buy some coffee prior to the accident but the guard let him come inside. The baristas gave him ice but the blood still won’t stop. I saw him choosing from the sandwiches but wasn’t sure if he bought one.

Starbucks Barista: act of random kindess

The next thing I noticed, the girl barista brought a first aid kit and helped the wounded man. I was wowed with the gesture. I mean the man wasn't a customer, for all we know, he could just be passing by. But the Starbucks barista still decided to lend hand and put gauze on the man’s wound. It wasn’t her job but I really admired the effort she exerted to assist someone in need.

Sweet Says... Good Samaritans like you deserve credit. But, I apologize if I didn’t catch your name. However, I assure you that I will forever remember that compassionate moment. I didn’t take more (or clearer) pictures because I don’t want to look like some paparazzi. You know who you are, and YOU are certainly a Starbucks ASSET! God bless you!

I want to become a Starbucks Barista

I think that as far as work goes, a person wants to have not just a job but a career. It is a profession that you'd love to do and you're proud to have. Many of us, yes that includes me, consider the salary, if not the top priority but one of the important aspects in choosing a job.  Nowadays, channeling my thoughts to long term goals and successful endeavors, I consider becoming what I have always been curious of becoming... a Barista. 

It was never an ambition from childhood though, and I didn't even consider tasting their coffee before. For me, Starbucks coffee was for the elites. I would always tell myself that I can always get the same experience on the classic 3-in-1 instant coffee on a sachet. I was dead wrong. 

When I started working in a call center in Makati, a friend let me sip on his Mocha Frappuccino. I must admit that I fell in love with it rather quickly than expected most especially when I tasted their Rhumba Frappuccino. 

My own Starbucks Caramel Macchiato graffiti

My most favorite Starbucks branch is the one located at 6750 Ayala, Makati. The ambiance is oh so perfect that staying there is as comfortable as when you are really at home minus the television and the bed. I spent quality time with people I love there. We just hang out and chill, talk about things that made us laugh out loud or even made us seriously down to business. 

I thought to myself, how as it like to become a Starbucks Barista? I knew a couple of people who worked as a barista but I was not able to talk to them and ask that question. I think that to be a barista is so cool that you get to enjoy your coffee for free, serve customers with their delectable choice of Starbucks coffee, and work at a place that is heaven to a lot of people especially coffee lovers.

Wondering how becoming a barista will make me successful?

Stay tuned!