Getting up and out on a Monday morning is certainly not always easy. While a song or a quote can offer a bit of inspiration, occasionally the cozy bed covers just pull us right back in. Coffee is a necessity each morning, but more and more I find myself looking forward to starting the day in a little café.

One thing I will truly miss about living in Korea is the plethora of individually owned coffee shops throughout the country. While chains are frequent, even more so are distinct and sweet cafés owned by locals. Something about the idea of sitting in a charming coffee shop offers an incentive for getting right to work. I find myself happy to spend a quiet Monday morning or Saturday afternoon in a shop writing and researching online while sipping on an iced Americano. Particularly if that café doubles as a flower shop.

Here’s to a productive week.
Happy Monday!