I take my weekends seriously, and when I say seriously, there are two types of seriousness involved.
I always work on the weekends. Whether it be spending a bit of extra time behind the family business, our 3D printing gig, other small side gigs, or simply trying to figure out ways to improve my writing and overall content on Hive.
That's the productive part.
Then comes the seriousness of relaxation.
Rest is important too. You need to breathe, let all that stress out, and just sit in one place with an empty mind and a lighter shoulder. Whether it's spending some extra time with family members, a movie night, a bit of reading, or simply browsing through YouTube while sipping on a hot cup of coffee.
These activities are necessary too, especially when it comes to maintaining "balance".
At the end of the day, we work hard all week so that during our weekends we at least have some extra time for ourselves and our loved ones. The goal isn't always status, luxury items, and a ton of money in the bank. Some just prefer to stay busy during the weekdays, just so they can spend a bit of time with their loved ones, or by simply focusing on the things they love at the end of the week.
Today I was supposed to stay at home and sip on some instant coffee.
However, our 3D printing gig required a bit of attention. We haven't had a meeting in about 2 months or so. Thus, it was time for an update. So, my buddy and I decided to meet up, go for a walk, and have some coffee; while we discussed business and life.
Fortunately, my friend lived close by, so we decided to choose a nice cafe where we could get some good coffee and a bit of peace and quiet. He suggested we go for this new cafe that was just a few minutes away from our location, a new cafe named Cafe Leo.
So, at around 7 PM, we headed towards this new and fancy cafe.
It took us around 10 - 15 minutes to reach the cafe. Fortunately, it was fairly empty at that time.
So, that was definitely a good sign; especially for a Saturday evening.
We grabbed a table at a corner and started talking business, and soon enough it turned into a conversation about life, family, and relationships. My buddy has been stressed about his relationship, and some more issues back at home. For which he couldn't concentrate on work. He wanted my suggestions and wanted a solution for it.
Now, I'm no counselor in psychology, but life has taught me a thing or two. So, I went ahead and shared my experiences and methods; while we sipped on some Latte (yes, I didn't go for the usual cappuccino this time lol).
We went with a "little" fudge cake for dessert as well, which was decent I'd say.
We were there for an hour or so, and soon enough the crowd got bigger. So, we decided to head out.
I don't know what people saw in this cafe, it's overpriced, straight up. They charge almost double what other popular cafes charge. And at the end of the day, 8 out of 10 cafe's coffee tastes the same, since they all use the same coffee beans.
So, why would people choose this place?
It's not like this was the only cafe in the area. Within the neighboring 2 kilometers, there were at least three more "better" cafes, one of them being Tabaq. And some of you already know, how much of a big fan I am of Tabaq.
This place had a decent crowd too, and the team was understaffed as well.
Thus, for the price they're charging, I really expected better. I'm no coffee/cafe connoisseur, but I realize now why this place has a 2.5 rating out of 5 lol. For the money, this is the worst cafe in town, I'd say; I won't even hold back my words. For the same amount of money spent, I could've gotten at least two more top-notch sandwiches at Tabaq.
And some people call Tabaq overpriced lol. At least Tabaq's service, beverage, and food quality is unparalleled. They have an amazing track record too.
Maybe the food was just "alright" at Cafe Leo, but it's still food. I'm in no place to bash the food that's at the minimum edible. Yet, it is what it is; when considering the price and location of the cafe.
Well, That was it for my little weekend coffee experience. A bit disappointed? Yes!
Yet, at least the little walk and our conversations were good.
Cheers! ☕️
