Grab a cup, read a book, relax
Posts about my life.
I know, it’s been months. I’ve been away, travelling and writing and busy with life. The last revision of my novel is taking longer than I expected. I’m still not done with it yet even though I’ve been working on it for the better part of this year. In late September, I travelled to London…
Today was the first day, in weeks, that I could open my windows without the risk of freezing my apartment. Even though we are 1/3 of the way into Spring, while some places are already enjoying hints of summer, Vancouver has been stuck in a winter loop. The trees have gone through their springtime ritual…
Despite my love/hate relationship with traveling, due to my absolute dislike of long distance transportation, there could be moments during a trip that everything comes together is such a beautiful way, it warrants a pause and reevaluation. Some places are perfect metaphors for a slice of heaven, such as this coffee shop my family and…
It’s no secret that, in my hometown, I love hanging out and writing at coffeeshops. But what about abroad? What if I’m on a trip? Can I find a place, just like the ones at home, that provides a tranquil atmosphere for me to read and possibly write at? The truth is, I’m always on…
Sometimes I come across a cozy café in my neighborhood that offers the perfect atmosphere for writing. The interior looks beautiful, the seats are comfortable, and the din isn’t too loud. However there is a serious problem that prevents me from choosing that place as a designated writing spot: the smell. A few coffee shops…