Coffee Shop Talk

The little black bean. It is truly a wonderful thing...traveling to us from far away places so that it can be roasted to perfection, ground to a fine powder, then infused in a spa-like treatment of hot water and steam. Soon after, we give it a farewell ceremony by showering it with gifts of love, like sugar and cream. We admire it for its surreptitious-like transformation as it weeps with the steams of joy, for now it has no choice but to surrender to its final destination. The story of O', both aromatic and flavourful... Bon Voyage, dear friend!

Coffee shops are great places to read, work, hang-out with friends, or to just chill by oneself. What's more, they're great places to engage in conversation with people, resulting in the creation of new friends and/or acquaintances. Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of meeting some rather interesting folk from all walks of life, learning so many new things, hearing about others' life's experiences, perspectives and/or philosophies. The stories are endless.

The next time you pull a cup of java to the vermilion of your lower lip, pause for a moment, as you gaze down into the eye of your mocha-coloured friend and pay tribute to the wonderful people and things it has brought to your life. I know I will.