Three Essentials: Books, Coffee, and Cats

March 19, 2025 • @aethery
Three Essentials: Books, Coffee, and Cats

Hey, it’s him again, a wanderer searching for the meaning of life. To him, the universe only has three essential things: books, coffee, and cats. He reads books to know what to do, drinks coffee to do what he thinks, and plays with cats to reflect on what he has done. At Lung, he found all of these things

Lung is neither too close nor too far: not close enough for the vulgar passersby to casually stop by, yet not far enough to require kindred spirits to cross mountains and streams. Lung is in the middle: walking from Xuyen Tieu Hotpot to the end of the street, it appears on the right

At Lung, he sees refinement in every small detail. The courtyard of Lung is paved with red volcanic rock: whether by chance or intention, this stone carries strong natural energy, purifying the environment and helping people feel more balanced. No wonder when he stepped into the shop, he felt it was strangely endearing

In the center of the shop is an old Roland piano. Occasionally Giam: the shop’s new feline companion: will sit here to play notes of gains and losses with her 2cm paws. If you are lucky and Giam is busy sleeping, you will hear carefully selected music. He loves sitting here at Lung on furniture that has aged with time: watching the forest rain, drinking coffee, and plotting his life plans

A few words from the owner: if one day you want coffee, come to Lung. If one day you do not know what to do, also come to Lung, grab a book from the shelf: who knows, you might see a turning point in your life. Or if you are floating in the middle of life, not knowing whether to advance or retreat, come to Lung, tell your life stories: they might not be heard, but your soul will find peace

❤️ cowriter aethery