Diary of a Gen Z Student: How to track down the best cup of coffee

The journey to caffeinated enlightenment is one that must be travelled alone. It’s like a spiritual pilgrimage

Jane Cowan: "You might be hoping that I’ve done this research for you. But the journey to caffeinated enlightenment is one that must be travelled alone."

Friends has given me somewhat unrealistic expectations when it comes to what I think life should look like during my twenties. Unlike Monica, I was not blessed to have an aunt in possession of a spare rent controlled apartment in New York City. 

No pet monkey or career in fashion to keep my wardrobe ever in season, either. The infamous Central Perk, however, is an element of the show that I feel I am very close to recreating.