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Utopia - My ultimate purpose in life.

Writer: Minh Minh
Minh Minh
Oct 4
2 min read

Picture this


It's a quiet morning. You're walking down a sleepy neighborhood street, and curiously, you catch a sight of a humble, little cafe.

Sunlight filters softly through the trees, and something about the place feels warm, familiar, like calling you in...


You push open the gate. All all the world seems to pause.

The aroma of coffee greets you, rich and inviting, carrying with it the promise of slow, peaceful moments. Inside, the space is simple but full of life - a vase of fresh daisy flowers on the counter, a grand bookshelf filled with well-loved stories, and a piano in the corner that's waiting to spill beautiful, soothing music.


I sketch myself at the age 40s ....
I sketch myself at the age 40s ....

Behind the counter,

a lady moves with quiet ease, pouring coffee and chatting with a guest. Her face carries a calm joy, the kind that only comes from doing something she truly loves.


And then, as you look around, you realize this cafe is more than it seems. There are notebooks tucked between the books, filled with scribbled dreams and sketches left behind by those who sat here before. It feels like a space that welcomes not just people, but their thoughts, their stories.


The magic doesn't end here.

When evening comes, the cafe transforms. The quiet hum of the morning gives way to the lively laughter of children. It becomes a learning hub, a safe place for kids in the neighborhood to gather and grow. They practice English, explore new ideas, and gain the confidence to dream of a future they can CREATE for themselves.


And the lady behind that counter?

That's ME. Or rather, it's the version of me I want to become later. This is my plan: in the next 15 years, I'll immerse myself in the world. I'll accumulate experiences, explore different places, and learn the skills I need to bring this dream to life.

I'll study, grow, and discover techniques to create a space that feels as welcoming as it does inspiring. I'll even teach myself to play the piano, so I can fill those quiet mornings with music that speaks to the soul.


Then, when the time is right, I'll return to my hometown. I'll take my grandpa's old house, with its garden and memories it holds, and I'll redecorate it. I'll turn it into this little cafe - a place where mornings are for coffee and connection, and evenings for learning and Hope.


My sketch of my grandpa's house.
My sketch of my grandpa's house.

It's not just a DREAM. It's my way of giving back. To the place that shaped me. To the people who live there. And to the next generation who deserve every chance to dream BIG.

And one day,


When the door opens, I hope you can pass by. Maybe for a cup of coffee, maybe for hearing the laughter of children learning something new, or maybe just maybe to leave behind a piece of your story too.

Welcome to my Utopia.


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