Grab a cup, read a book, relax
Posts about Vancouver.
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…
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…
I adore sunny weekends out and about in downtown Vancouver. Before I moved to this neighborhood I lived in North Van, and while nature on the slopes is something to write poetry about, nothing beats strolling through shopping districts in downtown. It is even more rejuvenating than fresh mountain air to have coffee and brunch…
I went to a coffee shop on Broadway and these were the only seats available. I was wondering who they were for. The bench seat was as so high, when I tried to sit on it, my legs were dangling and my feet were inches off the ground. Why would a coffee shop have benches…
Part of going to a coffee shop to work as a writer is to have a cup of one’s favorite drink while sitting and writing. These, however, are not the same in all places. My preferred drink in the morning is a cup of medium roast with lots of milk. Some places have it, but…