This coffee shop is not far from where I work. I like it here a lot. The people are nice, the atmosphere is warm and inviting and it is great for people watching. This may be a place I frequent quite a bit when I need to write. Coffee shops for urban dwellers seems to be what parks are to suburbanites. A place to hang out, meet a few friends or just chill. I admit I love getting outside when I have the chance, as fresh air and nature can be rather inspiring.
I have been struggling the past few months with writing consistently. When I do have these kinds of moments, putting myself in a different space or atmosphere always seems to help. And, changing where I write also gives me permission to write badly. Sometimes, you just have to get something on the paper. Do the work instead of waiting to be inspired. I know for myself, if I waited to be inspired, I would not write a single word.
Do you have a favorite place you go to when you need to recharge your creative batteries?
A pretty much always write at home. I have been known to write on a long plane ride or even on the subway but that doesn’t happen often. Perhaps I need to change my location, especially when I feel uninspired.
My sons have recently moved away for college. I’m in the process of changing their room (the biggest bedroom) into an office/guestroom.
The large double window gets morning sun and looks out over our very green backyard and one of our huge crepe myrtles. For three months during the year, the myrtle has magenta flowers. Makes me happy, though I miss my boys terribly.