Every morning I drink my tea from a favorite cup. Which cup I use depends on where I want to travel that day. It is not travelling in the literal sense. I travel in my mind. And my destination depends on my mood.
You see, everywhere I travel, I collect cups. Not just any cup. A Starbucks cup. (Don't groan...I am hopelessly addicted to their chai latte, all my brother in law's fault since he was the one who told me they serve something besides coffee...and fetched the first cup of heaven to my lips.)
Today, as I share some of my favorite cups with you, I am sipping my first cup of tea...don't try talking to me though...I am on Beale Street listening to the blues...
~cath xo
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This moment was inspired by Debra's blog post Creature Comforts. Please take time to visit her blog, Pure and Simple. Her posts are thought provoking and well written, and her blog is one of my favorites.
I love the idea of collecting tea/coffee cups from one's travel. I try to pick one up from places we go to...it does provide a way of briefly traveling back to those places during early morning moments of reflection. I loved the photo :)
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@Jessica M thanks so much, and yes I agree with you...I am not a big souvenir hunter but tend to collect a cup or bag to remember my travels with... :D
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I also love my mugs and tend to use some rather than others depending on my mood.
ReplyDeleteAnd everywhere I go, I buy a necklace. Just to remember that special place.
I love this haiku and you're inspiring me today to go back to writing them (it's been more than a decade!). You've also made me think of what meaningful thing I could possibly start collecting. Maybe I'll be more serious about this thought after our big move ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting Cathy! I collect fridge magnets...yes I know it is cheesy but I love it. When I look at my fridge magnets I travel back in time to all the places where I have been.
ReplyDeletePs. Those mugs are very nice!
Oh, those chai lattes are to die for! Truly a cup of heaven. And all those mugs you’ve collected…you do get around girl.
ReplyDeleteDelightful photo.
Thanks for the mention :)
Have a wonderful weekend Cath!
I love your haiku moments and mentions. What a fantastic idea of a travel mug to take you away to a destination in your mind and what a brilliant way to start the day :)
ReplyDelete@MuMuGB i think collecting necklaces is a lovely idea. I tend to collect earrings like that too. :D
ReplyDelete@Joy Page Manuel I hope you do! Haiku was a wonderful way for me to get my feet wet with poetry. I'd never written a line until then, but emjoy the imagery of the haiku style of verse.
@Nelieta I collect fridge magnets too! My fridge became so laden I had to give that up though, I thought it would topple!
@Debra A fellow chai latte lover! I am sooo addicted to them, but rarely have them now...I have to travel an hour to the nearest Starbucks to get one. :D
@Maureen I have always preferred collecting something I could use...I hate dusting knick-knacks. :D Glad you enjoy the haiku photos I post. I love doing them. :D
thanks for ALL the comments!
~cath xo
Hi Cathy -
ReplyDeleteThose cups represent memories and I think it's a very interesting idea. Also a great conversation starter when a friend comes by to visit you. Have a cup and talk about it. :)
What a wonderful idea! Presumably, you vary the type of tea you drink in the mug according to your particular mood too?
ReplyDelete@charlie nitric Oh absolutely Charlie! I tend to collect things that I can use, and that have memories. It keeps things fresh in my mind. Besides, when I get old, and if I ever slow down (which I doubt) my memories are all I will have. And my cups. :D
ReplyDelete@diplead yes I do Diana! How did you guess? :D
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