Back to Basics

I’m learning it’s an impossible waste of time to be making “big plans” for being a “grown-up” because so much of life is out of my control. So, I decided to channel all the time I spend worrying about the future into a more productive outlet. Not that making plans isn’t important (believe me, I just sat through a riveting 401k retirement plan presentation at work which hammered in the importance of planning for the future…ugh) but why spend your entire present planning for your future?

So, what’s step one? Maybe actually following through on that whole “trying one new thing a week idea” I posted on here about over a month ago? Sure, that sounds good. I know I’ve been slacking on that but in my defense, it has been a really busy period…

Because I've been feeling a little overwhelmed with all the “new” around me I decided to start out safe and visit a really neat coffee shop while out and about in the great state of Wisconsin. Yes, for anyone that didn’t know I ended up in Wisconsin (please insert over-used joke about liking beer and cheese here).

Anyway, the shop is called Electric Earth and is located in Madison, WI. Although I think the title is a little odd, I found the establishment itself to be inviting and very original.

As you can see from the menu Electric Earth offers a lot more than coffee to their customers.

Homemade trail mix...YUM!

Mural on the inside wall of the shop.

These were taped up on the walls inside...I thought they were pretty cute.

Homemade tiramisu is a MUST in my book.

Iced coffees that were not exactly served in standard coffee cups.