Dear Starbucks Baristas on Creighton's campus,

I just want to take the time to thank you. There are so many different drinks that you have to know how to make, and so many names that you have to know how to spell. I want to let you know that my 8 a.m. self may look a little upset when you accidentally make the wrong drink or spell my name wrong, but deep down I really appreciate you. Here is the thank you letter you deserve.

Thank you for waking up early. Thank you for getting out of your comfy bed and going to work sometimes before the sun rises. Thank you for working during the day when the line stretches to the other side of the Skutt Student Center. Thank you for working in the evening for those of us who need our late night coffee fix.

Thank you for always being in a good mood. Thank you for not just asking what coffee I want. Thank you for asking how I am. Thank you for smiling all the time. Your positivity lights up my mornings and puts me in a better mood throughout the day.

Thank you for trying your best to spell my name right. And everyone else's name for that matter. I don't know how many names you hear each day and how many names you write on each cup, but I imagine that it's a lot. Thank you for asking again when I didn't pronounce my name good enough, even though it's not that big of a deal. Thank you for the effort you give.

Thank you for making my coffee right, and for fixing it when it's wrong. More times than not, you make the right coffee. Only a couple times have I asked for it to be fixed. Thank you for putting up with my strange orders like, "Can I have the dark roast, but can you put some sweet cream in it?" Thank you for asking me to try it to make sure it tastes good, and for being willing to make another if it doesn't. Thank you for experimenting with coffee for me.

Many college students take you guys for granted. You deserve to be noticed. You deserve to be appreciated. I hope you all get the chance to read this, and I hope you know your job is important to all of us here. We wait in line so long because the coffee and tea you make is worth it.

Thank you for not just making coffee, but for taking the time to care.