Everyone knows, but not necessarily understands my odd obsession with Hello Kitty. Yes, I know I am too old to be in love with a cartoon character, but that is beside the point. The fact of the matter is, I think Hello Kitty is adorable and she somewhat reminds me of when I was in Japan.
So this past weekend, a few of us decided to go coffee shop hopping and have a girls day out. That's right, coffee shop hopping, not bar hopping- I think that means I'm getting old... But anyway, I was obviously the most excited one in the group and my reaction as we walked down a small side street in the shopping district of Hongdae only made that clearer. After making the turn, you could immediately spot the cafe. You could spot it like a fluorescent hole in a wall. Everything else on the street was neutral toned and graffitied. Then you see this building that looks like an explosion of pink ribbons and bows. It is possibly the most adorable cafe I've ever seen. Even though it was a pink overdose, it seems like something you could picture in a fantasy world. It's the type of place I would imagine would exist if Hello Kitty was real and had her own city. It looks like a larger version of a doll house, with the addition of hundreds of stuffed cats.
However, after a short period of time spent there it does get a little obnoxious; Even I will admit that. We indulged in all kinds of sweets such as waffles, coffees, and cakes. It was quite a delight, but after an hour and a half we were definitely ready to be on our way and do some serious shopping. That's all the Hello Kitty I can handle for now! Stay tuned...
Peace & Love,
Elissa Rae
you need to have bought that HK ring...
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