Foundation Coffee Roasters

9650 Main St #46, Fairfax, VA 22031 I wandered to this coffeeshop on a rainy Saturday morning in fall. Leaves falling and sweater on, of course. When driving here, the directions took me to the mall. Be careful to go around the mall to the back (follow the backside of Potbelly’s) to find the entrance.Continue reading “Foundation Coffee Roasters”

The Guide to Dressing Professionally

A lot can be said about dressing professionally. For Kayla and I, dressing professionally is a creative pursuit and almost required for our professions. Because of this, we have a breakdown of dressing professionally for you all. Whether you are a law school student, lawyer, med school student, doctor, any other profession that requires dressingContinue reading “The Guide to Dressing Professionally”

What is “the curve” in law school?

Dun. Dun. Dun. I’m kidding, don’t worry. Before entering law school, I wondered what it even was, so let me clarify this word thrown around by all law students. The curve means that teachers grade on “a curve” or in reference to everyone in your class. The curve is sometimes helpful and sometimes hurtful. IContinue reading “What is “the curve” in law school?”

Ampersand, Fort Worth, TX

3009 Bledsoe St, Fort Worth, TX 76107 // https://www.ampersandtx.com/ Ampersand is a groovy mix of bar and coffeeshop in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. I went to celebrate (free parking in front for 2 hours) on a Friday after I finished “write on” (the time in law school when you write a paper to try toContinue reading “Ampersand, Fort Worth, TX”

Three Whistles, Arlington, VA

2719 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 Three whistles feels too cool for me, can I say that? Like the person who can rock plaid, stripes and sunglasses and say “try me?” Honestly, I feel a little cooler walking into here. Three Whistles is a hip, large space that dedicates itself to providing a place forContinue reading “Three Whistles, Arlington, VA”

Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters

520 12th St S Suite 150, Arlington, VA 22202 Fresh. Funky. Fantastic. These words all describe Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters. Also, it is somehow is a perfect balance of industrial but cozy, clean but decorated, and aesthetic but authentic. I chose to make my way to this Pentagon City charm on a Thursday to beginContinue reading “Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters”