My love for coffee can be traced back to 1997, when my grandmothers, Judi and Bobbie Jean began letting me have small cups of this exclusive, sophisticated beverage. I loved sipping my (mostly sugar and cream) along with them and feeling like such an adult. From there my obsession only grew. I learned about lattes as I watched Mary-Kate and Ashley sip from their jumbo frothy mugs, and knew I had to try it. Coffee became a part of my identity. I planned trips around it and began experimenting with my own at home espresso machine. My family kindly sipped along, calling  every drink delicious- even when I would notice their cup remained full. I began to dream of having my own coffee shop. On orientation day for my masters program in counseling I responded “have my own coffee shop” when asked my 10 year goal. I now understand why I received quizzical looks from my future classmates and colleague—I was expected to provide a counseling oriented response. I have since moved into a fulfilling counseling career that I deeply love, but the coffee dream never faded. My husband and I were taking a walk one day when he encouraged me to go for the dream I’d long pondered. Two years and one baby bird later, Birdie’s Brew is becoming a reality. A mobile coffee trailer, named for our daughter, Sophie Wren, will serve Wewahitchka, Florida, and surrounding areas. We cannot wait to see your face at the window!