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Papa would order a cup of coffee there every morning before Hans and Grasso were built. I would also accompany him to Starbucks to learn basic English. He always believed that having a strong foundation of English is a must. Although I have sipped his coffee when I was young, I never really liked it. I did not know how to appreciate traditional coffee. He also spent some quality time at Starbucks meeting old and new friends over coffee.
When I heard that Starbucks was going under some changes, I was upset. It meant no more comfortable chairs where I loved to sit. And our favourite table was located perfectly with half the share of sunlight streaming from the glass and artificial light. The second change was not as cosy as before. Papa also stopped frequenting Starbucks, and had moved to Hans. Then moved to Grasso. Just when Grasso decided to stop business, Toastbox is then located at newly renovated Eastpoint. Perfect timing!
Looking at the brand new Eastpoint and not being able to recognise it after more than a year of waiting, I am not so satisfied with the choices of stores the construction workers or whoever is in charge of stores made. I felt that they are merely trying to squeeze in as many stores as they could with the new expansion size. The stores seem to target more on older shoppers rather than young shoppers. There are more food outlets than fashion outlets. I feel that KFC does not necessarily be so big! What shocks me the most is that KFC now has a small cafe, rarely seen elsewhere thus, eating up extra space which is more worth investing in Starbucks. But I do not see much business going there. See how Starbucks is being squeezed in the end. Poor Starbucks! However, the seats are now more inviting, phew!
But what to complain when there is Starbucks?? (; Because I cannot live without it.
