The perfectly imperfect mug

So today I decided to go into a thrift store to see what I could find, Firstly I was looking for something I could sell, Then I came across this starbucks mug, Typically in the reseller world anything starbucks pretty much sells well on ebay (depending on condition and if it is a seasonal one or not , either way these are collectable to someone) And as I scrolled looking on ebay for this mug (as it is christmas themed and from 2013 I thought to just check its worth, if any) Then I noticed whoever donated this mug never though to wash it (eew) though I always wash things I intend to use from a thift store or not,( I cant stand germs!)

But what got me was it took me FOREVER to decide if I really wanted the thing, Something that I find myself doing is (over-thinking something when I know I want it) I mean it was not expensive to begin with, Really only 1 pound to buy($1.30) I still found myself thinking about it. Such as "Do I need it?" "But these things cost at least 6 pounds sometimes more to buy etc." Then the reseller in me noticed that the bottom of the mug (as show in the photo) has a crack. A reseller blow, IT was like I was fighting with my reseller mind and normal mind by saying It's starbucks and I want i!" Two worlds at once! GO me! Still once I DID decide "What the heck i'll buy it!" As I was waiting to pay for my mug, I saw a man come into the store. (He is actually the main reason (sorta) I am making this post." HE came in picked up one football shirt and was like "WOW this is so nice, Look! WOW and its German" I mean he was showing even the shop assistant and he even thanked them for this shirt. (A shirt that was donated by someone as it was still new with tags!) Still what got me is his pure excitement and appreciation for this football shirt! His behaviour reflected me! In how excited and appreciative I get when I find something or am given something! But it also made me kick myself to as I missed my opportunity to sell something I missed lol But I was happy for him, He showed me how to pay attention more to things to buy next time! He made my imperfect starbucks mug, Well perfect for me! And hey I got a bargain to! Who knew how a mug and a complete stranger show me how to appreciate even the not so important things! Such as I was hesitant to buy the starbucks mug for a chip on the bottom when I knew I wanted a starbucks mug to begin with! The stranger showed me to stop fighting my feelings on what gives me joy!