A Story of a Young Cat Lover
Last Saturday, Mitty Mau participated in its second pop-up event at Ponce City Market . As the founder, I was excited to meet our customers face to face. We opened our online store a little over a year ago, and only recently began stepping into our local community through in-person events. As the day was coming to an end and I was about to pack up, a young girl approached my stand with her mother. “I’m so sorry… but can we take a look at your shirts?” she asked gently. “Of course,” I replied with a smile. “Are you a cat lover?” I asked—my usual question. Her eyes immediately lit up. “Yes, I am. But I don’t have a cat right now. I want to get one after I go to college.” I smiled. “That’s just like my daughter. She adopted a cat after moving out of her dorm. Our brand is actually named after her cat.” “What grade are you in?” I asked. “I’m a senior,” she said shyly. “I’m graduating in two weeks.” “That’s amazing! Where are you going?” Her face brightened. “I’m going to Oglet...
