What's luck got to do with it?

After many late nights, I arrived at work yesterday morning in desperate need of a caffeine fix. Much to my dismay I realized I had forgotten my thermos. Getting a coffee in a disposable cup is not a valid option for me anymore and so I decided to struggle through the work day. Around 1:00 pm, after multiple occasions of closing my heavy eyes and doing the head bob while programming, having a coffee was unavoidable. So, I ventured down to the bookstore to buy a travel mug. Unhappy about having to spend $14 when there was a perfectly good thermos waiting at home, I moped all the way to the cash register. When the cashier scanned my mug we were shocked when the till showed $7. He speculated it was on sale although there weren't any signs, and completed the transaction. Score!! Now, most would summarize that it's just a little luck and wonder why I'm relating such a boring story. Luck, shmuck! Personally, I believe the universe was passing along a 'thank you Samina for doing the right thing' message and I can't help but smile every time I see my beautiful new coffee mug and a garbage can that's not lined with disposable cups.