Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Goodbye Mystic Brew


I first stepped inside this place around 3 years ago. A friend from college kept telling me to go but I couldn't find it. It was just a chance moment when I actually passed by this place one day and I guess it was fate.

I stepped inside this place not knowing that it would become another home to me. Without realizing it, this place became a neighborhood cafe to me, similar to that of the cafe you'd see in a TV show and come to love. 

Mystic became a sanctuary to me. It was where I would write, where I would work when I need inspiration, where I would hang out to sing, discuss, and argue with like minded people who respect differences ... it was where I learned to pick up the broken pieces of myself and it was where I healed myself. 

Mystic is not just a coffee shop to me. It is a safe place, a place where I can be me and be accepted. It was where I can tell of my accomplishments and have people cheer me on. It was where I could cry and have people just leave me be when I am not yet ready to talk. 

Mystic is a second home. It was where I can simply be Kenny aside from my own home. Now, the time has come to close the door to the old Mystic Brew to make way for a new one. They will be closing for a week and on Sunday, a new Mystic Brew Cafe will open. This time, it's much nearer my home (2 minutes away by walking) and with a bigger space. 

I cannot wait to create new moments and new memories at the new Mystic Brew Cafe. For now, I want to say thank you to the old one and goodbye. As with anything, when one door closes, another one opens and always, it will lead to something better. 

Cheers Mystic Brew. 


19 comments:

  1. It's always hard for me to say goodbye to a place I love like a dear old friend. I'm sure you'll make lots of new memories in the new Mystic Brew and will never forget the old memories.

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  2. Hope you make lots of new memories at the new Mystic Brew. I am sure you will.

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  3. :( It's so hard to say good bye to places where you've become so attached and that are so meaningful...Cheers Mystic Brew

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  4. Aww, this is so sad. But you know you will amazing moments in the new one. Cheers!

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  5. What a beautiful place to hang-out. Love the mix of vintage and contemporary look. - AMER

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  6. Such a bittersweet moment. You will create a lot of wonderful memories in the new one.

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  7. This is sad, but think of all the new moments you can make in the new place!

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  8. This is sad, but think of all the new moments you can make in the new place!

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  9. That's amazing. It's always nice to find a cafe where you'll feel comfortable enough to stay in no matter what time of the day it is or what you're going through. I'm glad they're making improvements!

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  10. Goodbyes are always hard! When it comes to a place, someone or something that you love/like a lot. I know its always rough for me!

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  11. I love finding coffee shops like the Mystic Brew Cafe. I also know how hard it is to say goodbye to a favorite place. I hope the Mystic Brew Cafe will help you create many new fond memories.

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  12. I wish you have a lot a new memories, Saying goodbye was really hard.

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  13. Hope you make fun memories in that cafe with old and new friends.

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  14. I hope you love the new changes as much as you loved the old. Change isn't always a bad thing, right?!

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  15. Oh, I hate goodbyes. I am sure that you will find some new friends again. Just treasure the old ones.

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  16. Oh, it is really hurting to bid goodbye but always remember that goodbyes are not permanent.

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  17. I love going to meet my friends and sisters at cafe's. This one sounds like a great one :)

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  18. Ah, bittersweet indeed. But it is good as one door closes and another opens. It is good to be happy and say good bye as better is to come with the new move. It is opening new adventures and preparing your for even more. Enjoy it all and have a great future at the new place close to home.

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  19. Sounds like this cafe has very special place to your heart. I wish there is also a cafe near our house to spend some time alone too.

    Mhaan | www.mommyrockininstyle.com

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