The other day I was working at Starbucks and went to the back to get some ice to bring out front. As I was scooping the ice out I had a very strange thought. See the ice machine is really deep and new ice is always falling on the top so the ice at the bottom never gets used. I kinda feel sorry for that ice. It may never get to fulfill it's little icy destiny because others are always pushing it down. I know ice does not have feelings and it is only water, and that is why this is so weird to think but I cannot help it and I always feel that way about the ice machine now.
I guess this has something to do with being too sympathetic because it plays out in other areas such as sports. When I watch a game (TV or live) I ALWAYS feel sorry for the loser, even if my team was playing and won! Of course I am happy for my team but I cannot help but thinking that the other team tried hard too. Weird, I know. Guess I am not too competitive. I just want everyone to win and all the ice to be used!!! Is that too much to ask?
Um...I used to feel sorry for the ice at the bottom of the machine in the Admissions office. Are we the same person?!?!