17.1.09

Clowns & Mice vs. Lattes & Mochachinos

So I grew up in suburbia. "The city" was a place we frequented, but it was a planned visit, not really a lifestyle. Today, I've just encountered something in the city that makes me laugh at how urban people become so darned urban. Does anyone remember the good times in childhood at friends birthday parties held at venues like McDonalds playland? And nowadays Chucky Cheese. Well... I have encountered a new breed of childrens' party locations. "The Downtown Coffee Shop Kids Party". You heard me. Right now I am writing from a coffee shop downtown in which a table is decorated with party themed tableclothes and utensils etc. While 10 year olds run around inside and outside the coffee shop doing kids birthday party things... How did this happen? Who in their right mind thinks to themselves "My kid is turning 10. Where should i throw the party? I know!! The local coffee shop!!" Personally, I think the location just screams 'kids party'. Mochachino's for everyone! Except for Timmy, he's only 5.