KOPI O KOSONG PENG SIEW TAI

Life can't get more complicated than that. 

I recently overheard that exact beverage order given at a cafe & the perplexed look on the counter staff was priceless as her brain went into a meltdown. 

For those not in the know, the order was for a Ice Black Coffee No Sugar, Less Sugar. 

I have been on that side of the table alot recently. People having expectations of me that left me baffled, puzzled, confused.. 

99% of what I do is driven by passion, care & concern. Not expecting anything in return except a small fee and success for these folks. I do hope for a referral every now & maybe a Kopi O once in awhile. I'm cheap, I've been told. (I may have misunderstood the connotation) 

I noticed that folks have started to order from me both no sugar and less sugar in the same breath. An order that I can't possibly fulfill.

And what used to be flavourful coffee is now seen as passe, unsophisticated even rough & tasteless. 

I really should be glad that they have graduated from my humble kopitiam table & started to sip on delicate blue mountain in fine china. But I do feel 

I am learning that some days, no matter what, you'll be expected to serve Kopi O Kosong Peng Siew Tai. 

For now, the table will be just for me & my Kopi O.

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