Stupid/Good stuff...

Favorite lyric of the moment:
Usher -- "Simple Things"
You better look outI hear you talkin', i hear you talkin' (ha)But what are you sayingOh hoo oh hoooDon't be a foolYou got a good thingMan are you blindStupid or crazy?You got a good thing (uh)You got a good thingIf that's your ladyYou better hold onAnd give her what she wantBefore she move onMan I tell you cars, clothes, and fancy things don't mean a damn thingIf you ain't kickin it baby

So true... not just about relationships, but a lot of things in general. It's funny how when I was studying social theory and behavior in undergrad, I used to be like "OHHHH MY GODDDD! This is soooo boring! What am I gonna use this crap for anyways?" I'm glad I didn't fall asleep too much in class and skimmed the right parts of my books. Lately, been doing a lot of mental gymnastics, mainly about why people are the way they are and why they do the things they do. Well, not just other people, but myself included. It's funny how the simplest things can make someone's day. The other day, I was in Berkeley getting ready to meet the East Bay Mafia to work on our power point presentation (Yikes! Less than two weeks away!), and I popped into Starbucks to get my daily crack fix... err, venti coffee. I was at the little counter trying to jazz up my drink with sugar and whatnot, but my stupid lid slid off the counter and into the trash. Damn, my luck I guess. It was a nothing really, just a slight inconvenience. I mean, I had no problem asking for another. However, a guy next to me goes, "Oh, looks like you lost your lid huh?" "Yah, I did. It was so weird how it flew away from me. I'll ask for another," I replied. The man walks away. I hear in the background, "Excuse me, my friend over there lost her lid. Can I get another on?" This guy I did not know from Adam, let alone ask to do this willingly did this. It's funny/sad how these little actions become less of the norm. I see so many jaded people and I wonder, "Man, is there anything that makes you happy?" As time as gone on, I find my self reflecting more and more on the teachings that I learned from mentors, teachers, and loved ones. I remember on the first day of a public health class, my mentor Prof. Griego told the class, "Cal is gonna make you sick." Huh? I had no clue as to what that meant. Like a month into my time there, I realized what he meant. All the stress I was under, both by my own will and not, I DID get sick. I say that to say this, not to forget all the great words of wisdom you encountered through life. Also, be genuine in your actions to others, because the rewards will be greater than you ever imagined. After the man at Starbucks got me the lid, I thanked him, and he walked away. As I walked down Center St., I saw the man drive away and he waved and smiled at me again. Thank you again sir, wherever you are. =)