Cool Bean Research Paper

One of my favorite places on campus is Cool Beans, and not just because they have good drinks, smoothies, and food. In fact, my favorite thing about Cool Beans is the ambiance. There are plenty of cafes and stores around campus that are comparable, food-wise, to Cool Beans, but none of them give off the same vibe as Cool Beans. They do not have the same colorful walls, the variety of art and paintings, the borderline messy layout, the quirky design, and the music-- all the reasons why Cool Beans is my favorite. And whenever I go to Cool Beans, I actively pay attention to at least some of the songs they play, as their playlist is very eclectic, indie, and fun-- just like the rest of the store. When I went there most recently, I noticed that not too many people seemed to be paying close attention to the music, but I often found myself humming and singing along. When a tune I recognized started playing, I would stop what I was doing and ask myself, what song is that? When I remembered the name or the

More often than not, when I am alone, I am wearing headphones and listening to my own music. In Cool Beans and such places where I know there is good ambient music, I am either not alone or I am listening to the music they are playing. In a public place with no music, bad music, or too quiet music, I will listen to my own and create my own mood and environment. In general, unless I am with people, I listen to music. Music shapes the way I feel, the way I do things, the way I act, and the place I am in. So, I always prefer listening to music in any situation, for whatever purpose and goal, because without it things feel less under control and a little more bland. As I said in my first reflection, music is a part of my identity, whether it be ambient in Cool Beans and Barnes & Noble, or mine coming through my