An Afternoon at Blue Phoenix

Friday afternoon, I sat at Blue Phoenix in the afternoon by myself. The cafe was closed, but the market was still open. Arriving at around 3:30, I was surprised to be the only person sitting down. I could count the number of people on one hand who walked in. I watched eagerly as my professor from last semester came in to buy a bagel and two chocolate croissants. As I sat and snacked on my dark chocolate coconut treats, I couldn't help but notice the tranquil atmosphere throughout the store. The owners, husband and wife, who I did not realize were married until Friday, chatted eagerly about the store as well as loyal customers, making sure they had come in and received what they needed. The ambiance was warm, and the air was filled with sounds of alternative folk music, the washing of dishes and pans, and cars whooshing past the window. I am eager to sit this week, at different hours of the day, the feeling and energy throughout the marketplace.