Tuesday, December 1, 2009
No one could agree more than my roommate that it’s always tough to persuade a person to try new things.
“If you can make Josie try new food, you are the most legit lobbyist,” she always says.
Most of the time, I see no reason to rashly make changes simply to conform. But actually, it’s not really that difficult to make someone change. All you need is the right person and right timing.
For example, I hate the bitter and sour taste of coffee, but I wish I could enjoy it because of the artistic conception it brings. A handful of love stories blossom in coffee shops, and a cup of hot coffee can always be the medium. (I can’t stop my fantasies again.)
Last week, I listened to a Hong Kong radio program about sharing anecdotal stories. A man’s story put me in deep thought. The theme of the night was “a magical moment.”
A man, let’s name him Kyle, was a heavy coffee drinker. One day, he went down to the subway station, talking on his phone with a cup of hot coffee. He went into the compartment and sat down next to a child.
Kyle was not fond of children, and the little boy became too much to bear as he continued to make loud noises. Kyle soon moved to the empty seat across from his.
The boy’s mother apologized to him for her child’s tantrum. Kyle smiled and noticed that the mother was his ex-girlfriend from years ago.
He had been very much in love with her, but for some reason, they lost contact with each other after seeing a movie. Under her influence, he started to drink coffee.
Kyle was so shocked as he began to feel butterflies in his stomach. Old pictures flashed though his mind. Awkwardness filled the air and he sipped the coffee calmly to soothe his mind.
“Why do you drink? No drink in the carriage,” the boy yelled at him as he pointed at the “No drink” sign on the wall.
The boy kept yelling and people began to stare. Kyle was stunned and embarrassed.
At this moment, the mother stopped the child and said, “No honey, see the sign, the drink that is not allowed has a straw in it, but his hot coffee has no straw. It’s different.”
The mother and her child got off the train at the next stop.
Kyle grew sad. He had told his ex-girlfriend exactly the same joke the only time they had gone out. Not only did she recognize him, but she also remembered what he said years ago. He was in a daze and sat through all the stops. He sipped the coffee again and felt it tasted exceptionally disgusting. Since then, he quit drinking coffee.
The same person made Kyle start and stop drinking coffee without urges. Drinking coffee had served as a reminder of his love for his ex-girlfriend and quickly grew into a daily habit. Despite this, coffee eventually turned out to be meaningless.
It’s unnecessary to force yourself into changing or accepting new things. When the time is right, you will notice the reason to change. I’m waiting for a reason to love coffee.
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Ho: A reason to love coffee
Great story! I was a heavy coffee drinker when I was in KU but I stopped drinking coffee now due to health concern.
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