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#fuckyoucovid19

Within the week every cafe in the country has gone from limiting patrons at tables to only serving takeaway.

For some this may have been an easy transition. For others, the reality of closing down shop is closer. For Jespresso, it feel like we are on hold.

Every year I write down what goals I want to reach, where I want to be by 2021 but covid-19 has defiantly thrown not only a spanner in the works but the whole tool box.

I am not coping with the sudden changes enforced by the government. For Jake and myself in the shop, we have our daily ritual of the same customers coming in, the same customers sitting around the coffee table and sharing their coffee or muffin with Audrey. These rituals are just as valuable to us as they are for our customers.

Within the week, it all disappeared. Emotionally that has taken a hit on both Jake and myself. Not to mention financially the thousands of dollars of work for the coffee cart I’ve lost.

My biggest worry about the whole situation will be the effect on mental health of everyone. After the worse drought in Australia’s recorded history than bushfires, throw a global pandemic in and see how many of those “strong people” hold it together.

So I’m asking, be kind. All retail and hospitality staff are doing the best they can do with what little security we feel.

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Looking Back at 2019

With 2019 ending I started to go over what I have accomplished and also what can be improved in for 2020.

For those who saw me today clearly self care needs to be at the top of the improvement list. 2020 will be busy. Now as the president of the Wellington Business Chamber I want to grow numbers and develop a more collaborative business community. I also plan to run in the Wellington ward local government elections in September.

For Jespresso 2020 will bring more wholesale customers, more barista classes and our continuing work along side Sureway in Wellington.

With everything that has happened this year you forget to celebrate what you’ve achieved.

July saw the opening of our social enterprise Made In Wello which wouldn’t be as successful as it is without all the volunteers and most of all Tracy.

Same more great experiences from the coffee cart including Weekend Sunrise, Penrith Panthers game in bathurst and opera in the sticks at Dubbo.

We welcomed The Lions Pride Cafe & Restaurant, Narromine High School, Dubbo College Senior Campus and FOOD 2 GO as new stockist for Lily’s Blend.

August I asked the Mayor of The Dubbo Region - Ben Shields if council could fund a #buylocalorbyelocal campaign for Wellington, especially with the drought effecting everyone in the community. With a 6 week competition generating just under $400,000 into the Wellington business community it was a success.

Dan and I where off to Western NSW Business Chamber awards where Jespresso was a finalist for Micro business and Orange Business Chamber awards coming away with Highly commented for emerging business leader.

But my happiest achievement is watching Audrey grow. From crawling, to walking now running (mostly away with my phone).

None of these achievements are possible without supportive staff, the ladies from The Mallee Hen's Nest , the customers, the super staff at Dubbo Regional Council, Dan the man and my family.

I take this opportunity to thank everyone for their on going support in 2019 and a happy new year to everyone. #jespresso #happynewyear #big2020 @ Wellington, New South Wales

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Happy Gay Uncle Day!!! Audrey is so lucky to have all these wonderful guys around her that love her. @legititsjake @rodlem #jespresso #allinclusive #guncleday (at Jespresso Coffee Cart) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1AGEqzAQ-T/?igshid=1agcn1stzq4im

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Nothing better than coffee, books and rain. #jespresso #wellorocks #lilysblend #sundayafternoon (at Wellington, New South Wales) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxoQtq1HGvT/?igshid=qbip8bk11h13

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On again @foodies_night_markets at Orange. Awesome hot chocolate weather. #jespresso #mobilecoffee #foodiesnightmarket #orangensw #lilysblend (at Orange Race Course) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxiLq_LH5Yk/?igshid=1cpda5pwov1a3

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Happy Mother’s Day!!!💐💐And a big shout out to all the #mumpreneurs out there raising babies and growing businesses. #jespresso #mothersday2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/BxVnFDVARmb/?igshid=164xac8dylr5l

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Good luck to all the finalist tonight. #jespresso #excellenceinmicrobusiness #nswbusinessawards2019 (at Blue Wren) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxRuRA8BVJ-/?igshid=foibmgyjavuc

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BOOK NOW!! Couple spots left. #jespresso #jespressoespressotraining #wellingtonnsw https://www.instagram.com/p/BxMZ_jABse6/?igshid=8sv3nktivtx6

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Take home Lily’s Blend 1kg ☕️500g ☕️ 250g. Great Mother’s Day present. 🎁#Jespresso #wellingtonnsw #mothersdays #lilysblend (at Jespresso Coffee Cart) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxJtUAIhOTK/?igshid=k6xar4tqptlq

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Respect @mark_bouris ✊🏻 #Repost @mark_bouris with @get_repost ・・・ It’s ridiculous that so many people spend their time criticizing the success of others in our culture. Fuck that. Many are critics with no credentials. Don’t let your accomplishments be judged by naysayers looking to cut you down. Keep disrupting, challenging, creating and taking risks. #success #risktaker #standout #keepaustraliastrong https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGXVulBR2g/?igshid=1oboqa2utr2vz

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Maybe she needs more caffeine. 😴#jespresso #wellingtonnsw #coffeehelps https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw-Wd5vBbKN/?igshid=mi6fmydhsdue

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COFFEE!!! ☕️☕️☕️ (at Jespresso Coffee Cart) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9TUAMhVkc/?igshid=1qzts35opw4yb

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Come join Central NSW Business HQ and the Wellington Business Chamber for a 2 hour informative social media workshop. At 6pm @hermitagehillcountryretreat #wellingtonbusinesschamber #wellingtonnsw #bizhq #pushinginnovation (at Hermitage Hill Country Retreat and Function Centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw3Nkl_hekF/?igshid=43hifyk4h4cw

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Open from 5am Tomorrow. #jespresso #wellingtonnsw #lilysblend #madewithlove (at Jespresso Coffee Cart) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwyisS-h-Hb/?igshid=112rnv0qxh1im

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Jespresso will be closed tomorrow for Anzac Day. A day of remembering the sacrifice of those who died in the war. (at The Mallee Hen's Nest) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnVVzIhpvT/?igshid=sytxlgk2qmvl

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What a massive weekend Jespresso has had. The statistics from the @nationalfolkfestival are: 35kg coffee, 4kg hot chocolate, 340L of @littlebigdairyco milk, 34L soy and a lot of bloody tea. 50 hours of work. And than a massive effort from Jake, Morgan, Beth and Jess 2.0 for looking after Wello Jespresso. Also super busy. Hi 5’s all round. 🤚🏼#jespresso #easter2019 #wellingtonnsw #greatteam https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwk6LESB_Jo/?igshid=4b7fhieklvgt

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Back open at 5am Tuesday at Wello Jespresso. All bright eyed and bushy tailed. 🦊🦊 (at Jespresso Coffee Cart) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkPdqrh2Ws/?igshid=1kc0qtrequcs7