the most *crusty, dusty, realistic* 5am nyc barista morning routine ☕️

[@lurspops1517]

I agree with you that a main or better paid job doesn't have to be the 'be all and end all' of life. As long as that job allows you to do what you really want to do in life it's fine! You obviously still have energy/time to do other things so I'm really pleased for you! It can be hard to get the balance right!

[@MichelleandAline]

Thank you so much, exactly! I definitely have outside aspirations and things I'm always working towards but in the meantime I want a flexible and fulfilling life!

[@maiTotoro07]

I work early morning. And I 100% agree with you about the schedule thing!!! Getting up early does not equal success

[@GenericFunName]

the latte art!! so pretty

[@MichelleandAline]

aww thank you!!

[@augustek5382]

I wish my local baristas were so good at latte art!

[@backtoreads]

im sooo with you in having a life outside of work, im currently a server and I work 4 days a week (friday-tuesday) and while I do work the evening shift I feel pretty balanced with my current hours :) glad you also feel the same because a service job can be draining pretty fast!

[@MichelleandAline]

100% agree, it definitely can take a lot out of you pretty quickly but I think if you're able to find a way to not do 5 or 6 days in a week it serves as a decent buffer! so glad you're feeling balanced in your work life 💕🧚

[@CattyKittenQueen]

I love your little chat about how morning people are seen as “better” but saying you personally think creative you stay up late to work are so it girl because I completely agree. I’m a morning person to my core but my sister is a night owl so I love waking up early to do my own stuff and then later on hearing about what my sister spent her previous night working on and am amazed she has the drive to stay up late to do things she loves.

[@ItsStyleTheory]

LA barista here 👋🏽 I also work about 4 days a week and consider it my survival job while I pursue acting and my other creative passions so I can relate. Enjoyed this video!! 💕

[@anujamukherjee8404]

loved this video! felt fresh and different from your usual content ( which I also love!)

[@octaviafaith]

Dropping a comment since I don’t have IG, but wanted to say it was very cool to randomly meet you today, Aline! 🎉 Btw, I’m a professional writer (editorial, not literary), and happy to meet up one day and chat all things writing, work, side hustles, life in NYC, etc. Hope the rest of your weekend is awesome!

[@caro0258]

I've been going to bed at 9:30 and waking up at 6 for the past 4 years of grad school 😂 and tbh I love it

[@MichelleandAline]

i'm with you!! 🤭

[@sarahcowley1015]

This was exactly what I needed as I get up early to go to work! Thankyou Aline! Gorgeous as always!

[@kayley]

LOVE THIS you’re cool af

[@ruebennomura9143]

That was a good morning routine

[@JackieOstick]

Loved this one!!!!

[@MaddieMettler]

I miss working in the service industry quite often. There is something so human about it

[@kaitlynnm29]

Wait! The red beanie and low buns are giving Spinelli from Recess!!

[@kaleighwiens1860]

This is possibly the most relatable video I’ve ever watched 😂 also can you share where you got your quilt/comforter from it’s adorable!

[@jannamcpartland9792]

eat the rich, Aline!

[@allisonpiazza2317]

Yes, thank you! The "'5 to 9' before the '9-5'" and the "morning routine" is mostly for people who don't have traditional jobs...it's a luxury for most people.

[@alenemarie1726]

My name is also alene but I spell it with an e but it’s pronounced the same!

[@MayWonder]

I am really not a morning person. I don’t even look good in the morning, so like why? I am watching this cause it’s sometimes a desire to be able to have more time.

[@KellySedinger]

"There's a four o'clock in the morning now?" --Bart Simpson