Emptying my cup

You would think that emptying your cup would be a simple thing. As simple as just tipping it over. In my case, apparently not. It seems like as soon as I turn it upright more things seep in from the sides like a spring fed lake. Maybe this will be a constant effort, but I do feel like I'm making some headway. Maybe that's why am finding it increasingly difficult to finish the books I've started. Maybe it's just really time to let everything drain out or bubble to the surface and evaporate.