Tag Archives: cafe

A Dynamic, Bubbly Machine Named Jenny

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Ben Rietema

As I scroll down the page, a machine-gun fire of words beat me to a pulp of prospective employee: fast-paced, fun, quick learner, bubbly, dynamic, motivated, people person, team player, stressful environment. I’m exhausted just reading the job description… Jesus, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged australia, barista, cafe, jobs, manager, travel, work, working holiday | 2 Comments

The Beginning…

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Ben Rietema

Sometimes I think “going on an adventure” is just another way of saying “deliberately asking for misfortune and anxiety.” Those who read adventure stories like The Lord of the Rings, Eragon, or really anything that’s not some Home and Garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged adventure, Auckland, backpacking, beginning, cafe, coffee, Immigration, Lord of the Rings references, New Zealand, Roommate, travel | Leave a comment

Yelp Reviewing

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Ben Rietema

As of late, I have taken to adventuring with my parents around my hometown (Boulder, CO), or as I like to call the trips “begetter-begotten escapades.” My father and I have delved into beer while my mother and I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brewery, cafe, coffee, Lord of the Rings, New Yorker, newspaper, review, reviewer, yelp | Leave a comment

Tra Lings

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Ben Rietema

One of the first things I had to do in coming back to Boulder was to frequent Tra Lings, one of the grungiest orange chicken eateries I have ever been in. It’s been residing on its spot on The Hill … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Boulder, cafe, chinese, Colorado, cooking, cuisine, eating, food, French, funny, Mimi's, miner, MSG, New York, squirrel, The Hill, Tra Ling | Leave a comment

Why People Suck (Sometimes)

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Ben Rietema

I hadn’t realized this until now, but there’s quite a stigma surrounding traveling around by yourself. Upon telling my Tandem partner that I had indeed traveled to Santander with the best person to take trips with (myself), she looked at … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cafe, Elderly old couple, idyllic, referring to myself in the plural, Spain, tedious monuments, why people suck | 2 Comments

Tapas

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Ben Rietema

Right now, I’m incredibly fond of the Spanish culture—or at least the tapas part. For those of you who have lived in an American box for the last forever, I will tell you what tapas actually are because before I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bars, cafe, cafeteria, Lord of the Rings references, score, Spain, tapas | Leave a comment