*Claire*

I knew this was going to be rough, but I had no idea it was going to be this rough.

Amber and I ended up walking in total silence to a little coffee shop right down the road from the house. It is a cute little place that has an intimate little loft and an industrial ceiling that is exposed. It is raw and real—just how I like it.

The coffee is reasonably priced as well, which is a big bonus in this economy. It is a nice little walk down and, most of the time, ...