Welcome to the Chaos

 On a warm, sunny day back in May, life changed. 

I had quit my job back in March and picked up DoorDashing to make ends meet, but the truth was, I wasn’t enjoying life. As a mom of three amazing kids—and with a supportive, loving husband who is his own personal hurricane, complete with a hat collection that seems to multiply overnight—I hadn’t had anything that was just mine in years.

My car? It looks like three tornadoes tore through it at once. My house? It’s less of a home and more of a storm front, with the eight-year-old’s toys and the sixteen-year-old’s makeup claiming every room. And my bedroom? That’s the eye of the storm, where the chaos of family life collides with my husband’s whirlwind ways, and the floor tells its own story.

So, I made a decision: I needed to carve out a space that was mine, untouched by the storms swirling around me.

That’s when the coffee shop hunt began. I wanted someplace I could slip into each morning, coffee in hand, and just breathe. A window to stare out of. A moment to remember who I was beyond “mom,” “wife,” and “caretaker.”

I tried three different places over the span of a week. Each had their perks, but none felt right. I was starting to wonder if I’d be stuck with Starbucks forever.

And then—I stumbled on it. A tucked-away coffee shop in the heart of downtown. The staff was warm, the coffee was heavenly, and the vibes? The kind that wrap around you like a blanket. The moment I walked in, I knew: this was the place.

I came back the next day, my motivational book in hand, ready to enjoy the quiet. But instead, something unexpected happened. I opened my notebook and… I started writing. Words poured out. The story I’d carried with me for years finally took shape.

Since then, this booth has been my creative sanctuary. Sure, there are days I save money and brew coffee at home, but more often than not, you’ll find me here—pen in hand, caffeine fueling my imagination, letting the words flow.

So welcome, friends, to Tales from the Coffee Shop—where the real magic happens.