Three Coffee Shops for Fun 92/100 ( #100days writing challenge)
December 25, 2025•210 words
What are my favorite activities to accomplish on a day off? Why are they favorites of mine?
Our town is full of wonderful coffee shops, so I decided to go "cafe hopping." It felt so liberating to move from place to place. I visited three different shops, using the time to work on my "morning pages."
I hit my daily goal of 750 words, pouring my thoughts onto the page while soaking in the atmosphere of cafe society. I’ll admit, it wasn’t the healthiest morning—I treated myself to an expensive pastry and quite a bit of caffeine! I even had to leave a two thirds of my last coffee behind to avoid a total caffeine jitters, since the cups here are famously huge.
It’s an expensive habit, but on a special occasion like today, it was worth every penny. Walking and bussing between the venues felt like such a gift. It was a beautiful contrast to the usual routine of staying home and caregiving. By the time I returned, I felt refreshed, better adjusted, and ready to care for my loved one with a full heart. I truly love to write, and getting to enjoy the best coffee in the U.S. while clearing my head was exactly what I needed.