After I got out of college, I worked in retail for a few years. When I was leaving my last retail job to start my first programming job, my co-workers gave me a mug with a design inspired by my dog who I talked about all the time.

For more than 20 years, I used the mug at work on a daily basis through 2 jobs and numerous office moves until Wednesday when it slipped from my hand. The handle broke and the mug cracked. Sadly, I picked up the pieces and wondered what I'd do for a replacement.

After a quick internet search for it, I discovered 2 on eBay. One is sitting on my desk at the moment. The other will arrive next week. The original will be repaired and kept for sentimental reasons.

I'm having a much better day as a result.