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Sterlingtown Bakehouse

30 Burkett Road, Union, Maine 04862 It was a crisp morning before a road trip. We just needed to refuel before embarking on our journey. We made our way into this cute, hometown coffeeshop after parking out front. I grabbed a large cup of joe for the drive (It was $3.95). It tasted balanced andContinue reading “Sterlingtown Bakehouse”

Caffeina

Boise, Idaho 6575 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID 83709 Are you looking for a coffee shop that also feels like being in a nature retreat? Well, then Caffeina might be the spot for you. Located off of overland road, this coffee shop blends modern industrial touches with a wide array of beautiful plants that createContinue reading “Caffeina”

Best CoffeeShops in Washington D.C.

There are exactly 5 billion coffeeshops in and around the District. This means there are a lot of good coffeeshops and a lot of good coffee. This comes to no surprise because this country basically exists because of coffee (jk but the coffee keeps the staffers going). However, this also means knowing where to goContinue reading “Best CoffeeShops in Washington D.C.”

YELLOW

1524 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007 We walked in at about 9 am on a Monday morning. It was packed—the Georgetown neighbors all swarming for a cup of coffee, a pita, or a pastry. We joined them this day, waiting patiently in line and embracing the buzz of a place full of people. TheContinue reading “YELLOW”

Basecamp Coffee

8461 Leesburg Pike, Tysons, VA 22182 This is one of most unique coffeeshops I have ever been in. From the outside it is unassuming because it is connected to a climbing gym. But inside it is the perfect coffeeshop for an outdoor lover. National parks and scenic landscapes line the walls. Black, brown, and otherContinue reading “Basecamp Coffee”

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School

This is a very complicated and confusing question, particularly if you don’t come from a family of lawyers (like me). There are a lot of factors to contemplate, so I will break it all down here: To summarize, the factors I suggest considering are: cost, rank, location, specialties, and long term goals. First, there areContinue reading “Factors to Consider When Choosing a Law School”

The Best Thing About Law School

Now that my time is about to end at law school, I think I have had enough time to reflect on the good and the bad. The best thing about the law school is the skills you gain. Law school is a unique combination of academic rigor and practical skills (an ongoing debate continues onContinue reading “The Best Thing About Law School”

3L Reflections

In light of my leaving law school, I thought I would provide some reflections on 3L (the last year of law school).

Cameo

1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Peach walls. Pink booths. Turquoise accents. Plants. These are all descriptions of Cameo, a hip coffeeshop in the SE of DC. I walked in to this place on a Wednesday morning and saw some of the working population of DC had already beat me there. I nestled inContinue reading “Cameo”

Slow by Slow

405 S 8th St Suite 155, Boise, ID 83702 Clean, simple, intentional. Slow by Slow is located in Boise, ID, and it is a little unassuming from the outside but don’t let this catch you off guard. This coffee shop opens up into space for studying, working, flirting, chatting, and exploring new relationships; while IContinue reading “Slow by Slow”