Weekend Location Scouting! (#1): Design Centre

Let's find a great place and time to write on the weekend!

Background: My preferred time to write is Saturday morning/afternoon (the earlier the better), but on the island, we have issues that cannot be ignored:

1. The MF Hub is closed on weekends.

2. We do not want to conflict with the MF Saturday morning workout at 10 am*

3. I'm told that Cafe Fortaleza (my second choice) is often full of children on weekends, making it a noisy backdrop for writing.

4. Nini Andrade Silva's Design Center (my #1 choice) does not open until 11:00 am on weekends and often hosts special events that close the space, with limited outlets for laptops. BUT I love the atmospheric space, inspiring view, and friendly staff. Sundays tend to be quiet. This week, I'm taking a gamble. *Note: the kitchen closes at 3:00 pm

*Note: I attended the workout this past Saturday for investigative purposes. Some may find it intimidating (just judging from the photos alone), but it was trés fun. Out of respect for Luis (the burpee king), I will not schedule against it.

Keeping all this in mind, let's explore other spaces until we find the right fit: a cafe or bar that welcomes a group of nerds on laptops, offering delicious food, good music, and vibes.

Final Note: I am exploring an online weekday option with a "sister chapter" in Glasgow, Scotland. More details to come...

Please leave your suggestions in the comments. Thanks, EL