Thirty Days-

Thirty days from now I will be opening a new business. They say if you write it down, you're more apt to remember it, yes? Well, I could hardly forget the opening day of my own shop. A coffee shop, in fact. I've already found the building- or more, the building found me. The dream found me. I've always had a plan to own my own shop- the merchandise selection would fluctuate over the years: flower shop, greenhouse, bakery, gift shop- and now, I'm beginning that dream. It's a lovely little shop with full display windows, one of the oldest on the main strip of the village- right across from a train station. It's a train for tourists and themed rides, such as wine tours, breakfast with Santa, and the like. The village itself is small, but with a quaint center dotted with a few restaurants and other businesses. There's the typical Chinese food place, pizza shop, local pub, and a few small retail businesses. The corners are dotted with churches. The elementary school is one block over, with the police station across the street.
It's a traditional town, that- almost lost in the past kind of feel. Not as small as the one stoplight type of place, but a sleepy, dated feel nonetheless. It all appeals to me, it always has. My shop won't take away from what makes it quaint, but will waken up a bit of the sleepy atmosphere with a fresh shot of caffeinated, mingle-friendly atmosphere. The Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop. A place to mingle and linger over a quality coffee with genuine neighbors. A really good cookie. A counter overlooking Main Street. A newspaper in a fireside chair. Gather over a good mug.
I have no idea who you are, reader; and to be honest, this blog is just a motivation to keep my dreams on track. My posts go anywhere from 5 to 55 readers- yet I know not a one of you- you never comment, and friends never mention my posts. That's fine by me, as this is just an exercise in personal growth, but I am curious what you think of this new leap. Maybe you think nothing at all; a valid stance on another person's dreams. For truly, no one's opinion affects this decision. Come down on Veteran's Day and enjoy a cup of coffee at my Gathering Grounds- if you're a veteran, enjoy a free cup on me, your sister in arms, and see more than these words- see my dreams bloom. 285 Main Street, Arcade, NY 14009