The Grind

By Stasha | Published April 11, 2012

At the Starbucks, today:

Me, holding a bag of whole bean coffee.

Young barista, with a big smile on his face.

Me: Hi, could you please *blink* *blink*…

Barista: You want to get this coffee?

Me: Yes and could you please…

Barista: Yes?

Me: I am sorry, I cannot remember the word for it. You know, that thing you do so I can have coffee.

Barista: You mean brew?

Me: No, between brewing and this bag, you know, you have to do it. There is a word for it but I am drawing a blank.

Barista: You want to pay for it?

Me: Yes, off course. But before I take it home you must do something with your machine that will help me use it. It’s not roast, but similar.

Barista: This coffee is already roasted.

Me: I know, I know. Freshly roasted. And packed. Says so on the bag. But then you open that cupboard and you put the beans in and voilà…

Barista: Are you French?

Me: No, I was born in Slovenia.

Barista: How long are you visiting Washington?

Me: I am not visiting. I live here. I am just old and cannot remember the word, OK?

Barista: Well that will be $15.98.

Me: OK. But before I go, can you turn these beans into powder so I can use it in my espresso machine. Please??????

Barista: Sure, I would be happy to grind them for you.

Me, thinking: GRIND!!! TristokosmatihzajebanihGRINDdatejebem!!

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35 Comments

  1. Posted April 11, 2012 at 19:23 by Kate F. | Permalink

    Twitter:
    PERFECT title to this post! Hehe. I’ve forgotten much worse and am a born and raised Ohioan. It’s called age and motherhood! :)
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  2. Posted April 11, 2012 at 20:37 by Stasha | Permalink

    It is hard to be 20+ ;) Thanks Kate xo

  3. Posted April 11, 2012 at 20:43 by Greta | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Ha! I SO wanted to shout it to you. “Stasha, you’re looking for ‘grind’! It’s GRIND!” Those moments happen to me, too. Too frequently. :D
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  4. Posted April 11, 2012 at 22:49 by Bridget | Permalink

    Twitter:
    I fell you sister. I exchanged half a dozen emails with a friend today in order to reorganize our dinner plans for Friday. Only to realize I had my dates mixed up and needed no reorganization at all…getting old is not fun.
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  5. Posted April 12, 2012 at 00:46 by Alison@MWT | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Hahahaha!! I forget words all the time.
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  6. Posted April 12, 2012 at 01:59 by Erin | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Oh, too funny! I forget words as well. It’s those kids. They just suck it all out of ya :) Now I think I need to make a Starbucks run before going to work.
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  7. Posted April 12, 2012 at 05:07 by Sherri B. | Permalink

    This made me smile! :)

    P.S. You’re not alone – I do this all the time!
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  8. Posted April 12, 2012 at 05:20 by Jackie | Permalink

    Twitter:
    That’s the worst! When that word is there, hanging on the tip of your tongue and you just can’t get it out! UGH!!!!
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  9. Posted April 12, 2012 at 05:42 by Natalie | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Awww that guy could have been more helpful…doesn’t he know once you have kids your memory goes too?

  10. Posted April 12, 2012 at 05:53 by Anna | Permalink

    Twitter:
    LOL – I have had things like this happen! I can’t believe that guy took so long to be able to tell what you needed though! Sometimes my brain is just too full with everything and I’ll have to stop mid-sentence and try to concentrate really hard on my next word – haha! The husband loves it (not!). Love the post!
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  11. Posted April 12, 2012 at 06:42 by Christine@TheAums | Permalink

    This gave me my first giggle of the day. I actually prefer turn these beans into powder over “grind”…sounds more magical.
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  12. Posted April 12, 2012 at 07:18 by stacey | Permalink

    LOL That’s so funny. I hate it when I can’t remember a simple word. I also forget people’s names. People that I have known for a very long time. It’s so embarrassing!
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  13. Posted April 12, 2012 at 07:51 by Theresa Sonoda | Permalink

    Twitter:
    OMG I am so relating to this one, my friend. Well, not the French or the Slovenia….but forgetting a key word. I did that in an interview the other day. I forgot the word “criteria” and it was an important component to the answer I was TRYING to give. And I froze. It was a Three Stooges movie, but without the other two Stooges, if you get my drift. I hate it when that happens!
    Hugs, my friend.
    T
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  14. Posted April 12, 2012 at 08:10 by Ally | Permalink

    Twitter:
    LOL It’s hard once we pass 19, isn’t it? ;-)
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  15. Posted April 12, 2012 at 09:27 by Kim Pugliano | Permalink

    Twitter:
    I do that ALL THE TIME. I’m constantly word-forgetting.
    Me: What’s that stuff that comes from wood after you’ve been cutting it and you see it all over the floor?
    Hot Joe: Sawdust.
    Me: And what’s that stuff that goes in boxes and is squeaks when you pull it out and it protects whatever is in the box?
    Hot Joe: Styrofoam.
    And the best is my friend Stephanie who is Mexican but speaks not a lick. To her husband: How do you say taco in Spanish.
    He just stared until she got it.
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    • Posted April 14, 2012 at 12:47 by Stasha | Permalink

      This is too funny. Thanks for the laugh Kim and Stephanie.

  16. Posted April 12, 2012 at 09:41 by Deirdre | Permalink

    Twitter:
    I want to laugh with you, not at you. This is hilarious…love how the barista couldn’t figure it out either.
    I’m with you though…recently I couldn’t figure out how old I was…I knew the ballpark, but couldn’t remember which number was correct. I even tried math, but the gears in my mind just wouldn’t let me be certain. I’ll blame it on getting older too.
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  17. Posted April 12, 2012 at 11:01 by Liz | Permalink

    Twitter:
    OMGosh!! I love it!! I’m glad I’m not the only one… I was invisaging this conversation (and laughing with you). At least you can see the funny side.
    I’m not sure what’s worse, your word fail or my Instagram typo fail tonight?? NO don’t answer… my typo fail was definitely an EPIC FAIL (I’m still dying of embarassment!!!)
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  18. Posted April 12, 2012 at 11:18 by RoryBore | Permalink

    Twitter:
    at least it wasn’t your kids’ name….in the middle of singing Happy Birthday to her. because that would be really horrible.

    and costly by way of I’m sorry I forgot your name….kid….gifts.
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  19. Posted April 12, 2012 at 12:27 by Amber | Permalink

    Ha ha I love this post. I hate when i get up to the counter and I draw that blank. :)

  20. Posted April 12, 2012 at 14:51 by Janice | Permalink

    Twitter:
    I didn’t even know they grind them for you! I was totally rolling on the floor with this post. *wipe tear* Too funny!
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  21. Posted April 12, 2012 at 16:21 by My inner Chick | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Stasha,
    You can tell a story, girl.

    I could visulize this entire conversation.

    Wonderful. <3
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  22. Posted April 12, 2012 at 22:05 by Nicholle Olores | Permalink

    I actually get confuse to the title of your post and now I know about it. Very nice.
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  23. Posted April 13, 2012 at 11:03 by Runnermom-jen | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Bwaaahaahaaa!!! I love you, Stasha :)
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  24. Posted April 13, 2012 at 15:35 by Just Jennifer | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Hahahaha! That’s hilarious! But is it a language or age problem? Hmmm?
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  25. Posted April 13, 2012 at 22:43 by Amanda | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Hee! We’re too young for this, and yet… I experience moments like this on an almost daily basis! (And I have always prided myself on my linguistic skills. Sigh.)
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  26. Posted April 14, 2012 at 02:08 by jacqui | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Ha! I guessed before she did and I don’t even drink coffee…except the occasional frappuccino. Maybe I should get a job at Starbucks.
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  27. Posted April 14, 2012 at 07:49 by Miss Marina Star | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Ha! You’re not old, just Starbucks phobic. Which is an actual medical condition so you cannot help your behavior.

    Trust me, I’m a nurse.
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    • Posted April 14, 2012 at 12:49 by Stasha | Permalink

      I would never argue with a nurse :)

  28. Posted April 15, 2012 at 12:19 by Hiflight | Permalink

    Great pictures. Love your simple. Great color. Bubbles is just how life is. Thanks.
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  29. Posted April 15, 2012 at 19:28 by Jessica | Permalink

    Twitter:
    Haha I’ve had many of these moments when I can’t think of the right word. Usually my husband is there to come up with it for me.
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  30. Posted April 17, 2012 at 18:56 by Flora Earheart | Permalink

    Grind, that’s the word!! Good thing that the barista was very patient. LOL. I imagine how this conversation went through. Thanks for the share!

  31. Posted April 17, 2012 at 19:01 by ava | Permalink

    Twitter:
    So funny Stasha! ;) Spot on! I have these moments too. Missed you.
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  32. Posted April 20, 2012 at 06:22 by Liz | Permalink

    Twitter:
    I just read this to hubby… he was in stitches!! :)
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  33. Posted April 23, 2012 at 09:21 by Mateja | Permalink

    haha :D
    I also have these moments :)
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