Wake up, 5 a.m. No sleep, once again.

Hair.

Makeup.

black pants, button up.

Hair up.

Out the door, 5:45 a.m. off to work.

Open cafe.

Start the coffee.

Stock the tables.

Wait.

First customer, 8:35 a.m. Finally.

“Good morning.

My name is Sara.

What would you like to drink?

Would you like a straw?”

More customers, 9:00 a.m. Same greeting.

“How would you like your eggs?

Sausage or bacon?

Toast or biscuits?

White, wheat or rye?”

Order up, 9:30 a.m. Eat, tip, & leave.

Clean tables.

Refill drinks.

Happy customers.

Then they leave.

Closing time, 2:00 p.m. Go home.

Sleep and Repeat.