MUGGY DAYS

mug·gy

adj \ˈmə-gē\

- Warm and extremely humid.

As what the name and the definition listed above suggests, my days are currently muggy. You can just imagine how extremely uncomfortable that is. But, because I have experienced many days like this and I am used to it by now, I guess it has become bearable. Some days are better than the rest, and some days are worse. I am not complaining though. Because while I prefer cooler days, those usually precede rainy days, thunderstorms and floods in our area. I'd take the muggy days over that thankyouverymuch. Now, if only I can move out to a better and less flood prone area, it would be an entirely different story. But alas, the cards aren't right for that to happen anytime soon. 

Anyhoo, anyhow, my days are also muggy because I am currently using this:

And, what the heck is this, y'all ask? 

Well, this is (drum roll, please):

 My not-so-new mug! 

Muggy days, get it? ;-) Yeah, probably corny but totally apropos for this post, methinks.

So cute, right?!!! I just love it! I love that it has a really nice quote on it from Desiderius Erasmus who was a Dutch Renaissance humanist, teacher, theologian, Catholic priest and social critic. (yeah, I looked it up, so sue me! :-P) Basically, he's an extremely brilliant guy. So, naturally what he said back then made sense, and this is one of his sayings:

"The better part of happiness is to wish to be what you are."

So true! But, admittedly, so difficult to do. Sometimes, we just want to be anyone but ourselves. But, instead of wasting our days wishing to be someone else, it would be simpler to just accept ourselves as we are, warts and all, while striving for overall improvement. Not because we are not content to be ourselves, but because we want to be the best versions of ourselves.

Okay, enough serious talk. Back to my mug. I also love that it can hold a teaspoon(which comes with the mug) on its handle. That way, I'll always have my own spoon near my mug, making my life easier altogether. 

Not to mention, its color, which is predominantly white, with accents of pink (my fave!). It also has a cute vine-y + flowery accent which is so dainty! Perfect for little old me. ;-)

Remember my old post about tea time? While I loved using my tea set, I am usually pressed for time nowadays and it's inconvenient for me to set it up and wash it all afterwards. So, I have been using this mug for my tea time.

Here's what it looks like with my tea in it:

I know it's not as beautiful as my tea set, but it still is pretty, right? How much did it cost me to get one? A grand total of 0! I actually got it for free! :-) It came with a product that my Dad bought and he gave it to me. Actually, I asked for it hahaha! He has another one, which is similar, except that it's colored red. There are other colors and my sister hopes to get the blue or the green one next time. Pretty soon, the whole family will have all these mugs, one for each person. Let's just hope we get mugs with different colors!

So yeah, while I am enduring muggy days, this mug is making it easier to do so. I know it sounds hokey, but it is true. Apparently, happiness is not only rooted in contentment, but also in simplicity and finding the beauty in seemingly ordinary things.

Oh and after days of drinking ginger tea, I am drinking my beloved mint green tea again! Yippee-ki-yay! :-)

Until next,

Arrivederci! ♥