coffee cup brilliance.

Although I should be sitting here in RBD doing something actually relevant to my studies, I would rather being writing about other things than technological advancements' negative impact on the spreading of AIDS in Africa. However, I was the one that concocted this topic, so the only one I can play the pity card with, is myself...

Moving on...whenever I come to the library, I always imagine myself being productive, but then it usually ends with me staring blankly at the infinite rows of beautiful books. However, today I decided to take a break from writing my paper, and I started reading my coffee cup. I know this sounds ridiculously weird, but Caribou has developed a new coffee cup design that has abstract advice that you've probably heard from your elders a time or two. Each one is in creative fonts and scattered randomly across the cup. Here are some of my favorites (They all seem to be weird coincidences paralleling to my life, or maybe there's no such thing as coincidences, as someone once told me):

SPIN THE GLOBE THEN PACK YOUR BAGS
POUR YOURSELF A CUP FULL OF KARMA
LEARN TO SAY THANK YOU IN TEN LANGUAGES
BE THE RULER OF YOUR OWN LIFE
YOU'LL ONLY BE YOUR CURRENT AGE ONCE
DON'T WAIT FOR NEW YEAR'S TO MAKE A RESOLUTION
BE THE FIRST TO APOLOGIZE

I think all of these are little life lessons that each of us can take to heart. The way my world of Chelsea works, is that I want to get from Point A to Point B in every aspect of my life as quickly as I can, but I've come to realize that I should probably slow things down and just enjoy the ride.

One of the other pieces of advice on the cup says, "Spend time with your kids, tomorrow they're a day older." Although I don't have any kids of my own, this particular piece of advice can be used with any relationship you have with others. I have a wonderful family and a whole slew of friends that I think about daily, but I always neglect for other things. Everyone always talks about living in the moment, which I do often, but I usually forget that "the moment" includes my family and friends too. I fall victim to neglecting the little things, in replace for bigger things that in the end turn out to be a waste. Time is not always on my side, so in order to take full advantage of it, I should probably start noticing the little things, and focus on each day as being equally special.

I should probably remember to call my grandparents weekly, because I love them. I should probably start thinking of others more often than myself, because it's the compassionate thing to do. I should probably remember that even though I am one person, I can still make a difference. I should probably realize that this world is enormous, and that I should remember to pay tribute to both the beautiful and ugly aspects. I should probably pay attention to things that my parents and elders say, because one day I'll look back and wish that they could repeat them. I should probably acknowledge differences, and take them as well-rounded attributes. I should probably start remembering that each day I have been given is a blessing, because it is not at all my given right to have this life.

And I should probably keep this coffee cup, because it has inspired me so.