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Let’s Talk About Today’s Adventure

There’s a Starbucks that’s about a 25 min walk from my house. This morning I decided to take that walk. I wanted to get out the house today and I’m tryna save some money so I decided against an Uber.

I get to Starbucks and realized it was a drive in only location 🤦🏾‍♀️. There was a Dunkin Donuts nearby but I don’t like the vibes. The atmosphere just don’t be atmosphering. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

I looked up more coffee shops and realized there was a coffee place called Summer Moon about a mile away. I was like “Well I made it this far, might as well keep going.”

So I did, I met a lady along the way from New Zealand. She was traveling through the US and wanted to view the OKC Bombing Memorial and her car broke down. Our brief chat was very inspiring.

I finally made it to my destination, and I’m so glad I decided to go on this adventure. The coffee is great. The atmosphere is even better. This will probably be my favorite coffee spot and where I do most of my content creation.

Definitely looking forward to meeting with people and doing some networking here.

Thank you for listening to my Ted Talk.

Sincerely,

Your Favorite Lemon8 Creator

#Lemon8Diary #lifestyle #lifeofadesigner #todaysadventure

2024/2/26 Edited to

Today's adventure took me on a scenic walk to find the perfect coffee shop. I started at Starbucks, only to discover it was a drive-through location. As I searched for alternatives, I stumbled upon Summer Moon coffee, which turned out to be a delightful spot. Along the way, I met a traveler from New Zealand who shared her inspiring story. It's amazing how simply walking can lead to new experiences and encounters. Exploring local coffee shops not only satisfies your caffeine cravings but also creates opportunities for networking and inspiration. If you're ever looking for a fresh perspective, consider wandering your neighborhood and discovering what new places it has to offer. With so many unique coffee shop vibes, you never know who you might meet or what ideas you might come up with while sipping your favorite drink.

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