Two Worlds Collided

Lately, my mind has been in many perspectives. I am no longer the boy who would so longingly want to head back to Ottawa. Despite my strong loyalty and love for my hometown, I feel my life is much more than a life of Ottawa comfort. I still love Ottawa, but that is not all my life is about. There are many places in the world and people in the world that help my life make it unique and a privilege to live. For this time, I will be writing heavily in my blog about the many feelings and thoughts that circulate the life of "The Coffee Teen".

Most importantly, I had a friend come down from Toronto last weekend and we had a wonderful weekend! This friend goes by the name of Bronwyn and I have known her since Grade 7 in Ottawa. Bronwyn is one of the most chill and groovy people I know. We have had coffee in many places in the world, from being a special part in one of my coffee extravaganzas in Ottawa (June 2008), both of us exploring the many cafes Toronto has to offer, to now the special aura of Spot Coffee in the heart of Elmwood Village, the most liberal and groovy neighbourhood in Buffalo. (By the way, Spot Coffee is "Coffee Teen" approved!)

On March 7, 2009: Bronwyn and I spent over two hours chatting at Spot Coffee about many things regarding life. She loves photography and aspires to do many things in her life. Whether she gets accepted into Canada World Youth or attends Concordia University for photography and science, Bronwyn is one of most hardworking friends I know in my life.

Our friendship is defined by the fact we have much coffee and tea. Since Bronwyn even stayed over at my house, we had more coffee and tea then we usually do during our hangouts! She stayed for the night and managed to see me perform in my school musical of Working, a musical written by famous playwright Studs Terkel on the lives of working people. I felt really happy she also got to see my groovy school. She liked the musical.

Also, the fact she hang at my house also allowed me to listen to vinyl while drinking our tea! I recommend if you have a vinyl player, buy records of Iron and Wine and Fleet Foxes. Another thing, this is only the beginning of what vinyl is good to possesses for intimate tea/coffee moments. Old vinyl is preferred for MANY people.

Our weekend was spectacular and I now yearn to check out more indie cafes in Toronto. It did not matter that my twin brother, James, decided to come hang out with Bronwyn and I for a bit during our epic coffee date. The world is welcoming. I hope Bronwyn and I will hang out more often and I am glad that we still keep in touch.

Wow. Two worlds really do collide!

William (Rethabile)