I’ve gone out for coffee a half a dozen times in the past few weeks and I’m enjoying easing my way back into dating… one cup at a time. They don’t take too long and if we run out of conversation we have people watching to fall back on.
Through these coffee convos and chats with baristas, I’ve picked up on a few trends and I wanted to ask you,
“Do you think that what you order can be a reflection of the kind of person you are?”
WHAT CAN I GET YOU TODAY?
The Black Coffee – Minimalist, no frills person that like to keep things classic. You judge the half-calfs and no-foams of the world, but some might call you boring.
Despite the stimulation of caffeine, my first coffee date had me sleeping as he listed all of the things he had to do that week. It was the polite Ohian in me that asked. He is very much a black coffee.
The Espresso – Leader, go-getter that likes to be efficient. You like the taste of coffee and maybe one day you’ll be able to slow down and enjoy a cup.
I haven’t been on a date with an espresso yet, I think they keep passing me by.
The Latte – Laid back, easy going drinker that likes to take their time and ponder over each cup. You can sometimes be indecisive so you stick to the “can’t go wrong” default drink.
You might not be surprised to hear that I’m a skim latte kinda girl.
The Cold Brew – Trendy, you respect something that is well crafted. Enjoying the bold flavors of life – you value being unique and like to stand for something… even if that is anti-Starbucks.
If you are a New Yorker, you probably live or want to live in Brooklyn. I dated a Cold Brew and found their strict views on specific topics to be inflexible, but maybe that doesn’t mean all cold brews are that way – might just need to find one with a little more sugar.
A CUP WITH CAILA
“I’m 6 – months – single,” I joke with my girlfriends. As if our local Starbucks houses a club meeting where we share stories of our singlebriety. Through our laughter, I notice that the planned dates I make – that once involved elaborate dinners or experiences are consistently shorter encounters. I only make time from one cup… I don’t know if that’s because I’m trying to be efficient or if dating is just losing its luster. I default to meeting where it required the least effort. Maybe this is a sign that I need to be single, single.
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“Like building a tolerance to the boost of caffeine, where did the flutter of ‘I think I have a crush on you’ go?”
The coffee date hasn’t gone out of style. But as humans we need to break routines if we want a different outcome. I’ll grab a cup with a man again, but after meeting several Black Coffees and Cold Brews – I’m going to wait until I like someone a latte ☕😉
p.s. An off the shoulder top & choker necklace makes for a great date look. It’s my go-to & feel free to scroll down to the bottom for more ideas.
SHOP THE LOOK
You are so beautiful. Love the pictures!Great new blog about coffee.
Good read
I’m a cold brew but also latte so mixed coffee lover lol nice new blog Caila Celebrate 6 mths and enjoy it 4 now. U r so pretty! Love you wear a sagittarius necklace. I think I might get one with my sign.I got the watch u rock often. Have fun in New Orleans and FL 😎
You look like you are gaining a lot of weight
Sounds like something an insecure asshole would say after getting rejected by a girl.
I’m Expresso . Great stuff u always post on blog. Keep enjoying New Orleans lol @ those candles on ig stories of adele Beyonce. Always love ur fashion style. Amazing hair too Caila. Keep rocking!!!!
I’m none of those tbh I’m a frappuccino girl during cold days I have hot chocolate. You are so gorgeous and that hair. Good luck finding ur latte but maybe since u haven’t dated an espresso type he could be the one man for you.
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I’m a latte, like chai latte… with an essence of soothing spices and authentic flavor, which so happens to be my name "Chai".
Love this. ❤️
what a beauty you are
Interesting new blog and love the pictures
Omg although I am married I actually get this still and I love the comparisons between people and coffee !! I am a latte for sure !!! I pray one day not for that perfect guy to come along because I truly don’t know if that exists but I know there is a person out there that will meet u in the middle and make it work because u r worth it! ❤️
Looking 10/10! Love the blog and the concept you’ve come up with.
I’m all about the latte. Funny thing is that your description may be fair when it comes to me, but really, my choice came down to nutritional reasoning. Yep … I’m that boring
Caila, I just wanted to let you know that I visit your blog because I can connect with mostly everything that is written on this blog. You are someone who I look up to and that I admire. I love your charismatic personality and classy styles in all of your photo shoots. From another girl, who is still trying to find herself and hopefully be able to create a blog and share her thoughts and feelings just as you do. Thanks for being you Caila, you are amazing.