Let's get this SHINGIG rolling! Carrie's Coffee Corner meet and greet.

# ☕ WELCOME TO CARRIE'S COFFEE CORNER ☕

## "Let's Get This SHINDIG Rolling!" - Intro Meeting

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• Grab your favorite mug and settle in - whether it's that chipped one from college or your fancy "boss babe" cup, all coffee vessels are welcome here!
• This is your judgment-free zone - come as you are: messy bun, no makeup, still in pajamas at 2 PM? We've all been there, honey!
• Think of this as your virtual front porch - where neighbors used to gather to spill tea (literally and figuratively) and solve the world's problems one sip at a time.
• We're here to laugh, learn, and maybe cry a little - because the best conversations happen when we're real, raw, and caffeinated.
• No topic is too big or too small - from "How do I adult?" to "What's my life purpose?" - we're covering it all with equal parts wisdom and humor.
• This gathering is about connection - building a community where we can be authentically ourselves without the Instagram filters.

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### 🎉 The Actual History of "Shindig" 🎉

• Etymology traces back to the 1840s-1850s - the word "shindig" likely evolved from "shindy," a British dialect term meaning a disturbance or commotion
• "Shindy" itself came from "shin ye" or "shinty" - a Scottish/Irish game similar to field hockey where players would often kick each other's shins during rough play
• The American frontier adopted the term - by the mid-1800s, "shindig" described lively social gatherings, barn dances, and community celebrations in rural areas
• It gained popularity during the Gold Rush era - miners and settlers used it to describe their boisterous parties and social events that brought communities together
• The word peaked in mainstream culture during the 1960s - thanks to the TV show "Shindig!" which featured musical performances and cemented the term as meaning a fun, energetic gathering
• Today it represents the spirit of informal celebration - capturing that same energy of people coming together for good times, great conversation, and community connection! 🎊

Please no convos about politics, religion or highly controversial topics.

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