Coffee Machine's First Use

Today is the last day of 2013, and as I reflect here on this year, and what I have done so far, there is something so simple that I want to be able to do, but that yesterday turned into a bit of a disaster. 

Yes, it was using the coffee maker's milk frother, which caused a shower of milk across the counter; I mopped up a bit of it before taking the picture, but the evidence of the mess remains, as well as a bit of a numb fingertip from the hot steam and milk drops.  I do hope I learn how to use the frother properly next year.  Perhaps a re-read of the instructions is necessary.  Anyway, here's wishing all a very Safe & Happy New Year.